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I’m back again, and ready to go… Just sitting and working on my new machine. Got a new iMac and am really enjoying it. I’ve been away on vacation in California. My brother got married, and I was the best man. See the picture. Woo Woo! Me in a Tux. I don’t believe it either. What’s up with that? I think that I did ok. I did the Toast for his wedding. I told the story about Albert Einstein, and how he had the perfect marriage. It lasted for over 50 years, and very happily at that. Well, he was asked at his 50th wedding anniversary what was his secret to a happy marriage, and he said that he and his wife made a pact from the beginning. He would make the big decisions in the marriage, and she would make the little decisions. Well in 50 years, there have been no big decisions.sIt got a good chuckle, and I toasted the bride and groom, wishing them well. I would never have a big wedding in my life. NO WAY. I think it is smarter to take all that cash and put it down on a house or something else. If these people want you to have a big wedding so bad, let them pay for it. I think it is just foolish.sI guess that’s the Navy in me. and on that note. I just passed a big test recently. First time up, and I’m ready to go to the next level. I can’t wait to hear what people will say when they hear the news. Well, it’s about bed time here.sGotta run!sCiao!s-J

Okay, Here I am, and it’s 10pm. What the heck am I doing up at this hour any how? I figure that I just better get something down. What a night, filled with bitterness! Relationships are something that seem better when you can get away for awhile from them. Being on top of each other can be rediculous. Yet, maybe it’s just me.sWell, I have just a few things to do, then bed, so I’m outta here for now.s-J

I will write a promisary note. Something that’s to me.sI will write of a dream that I have of the sea.sI will look to the west, as I get undress,sand ready to head to sleep.sThere are those who think I’m crazysAnd those who think I’m lazysYet I know the way, I’ll be happy today,sAs I ride on my horse, and steer the right coursesI’ll be free.

September 11th 2001sNever Forget!

And you little one,sWhat are you doing there inside yourself?sWhat are you seeking inside yourself?sWhere are you going this day?sAnd you little one,sWhat do you know?sWhat do you want?sWhere will you go?sAnd you little one,sWhy do you sigh?sWhy do you cry?sWhy are you awry?sAnd you little one,sWhen will you sing?sWhen will you ring?sWhen will you be free?s-J

The art of war, by Sun Tzu is a great work of strategy. I recently gave a speech on the topic for Toastmasters. Here is a run down of what I learned from his writings, and maybe it can help you too.sWar! What is it good for?!un-Tzu said in Calculations – Warfare is the way of deception. Therefore if able, apear unable, if active, appear not active, if near, appear far…sIn other words, don’t let your competition know what you will do.sun-Tzu said in Doing Battle – When doing battle, seek a quick victory. A protracted battle will blunt weapons and dampen ardor.sSet acheivable short term goals and use them to attain your long term goals.sun-Tzu said in Planning Attacks – in warfare, keeping a nation intact is best, destroying a nation second best…sIn politics or relationships, it is better to win without destroying your opposition.sun-Tzu said in Formation – Those skilled in warfare make themsleves invincible and then wait for the enemy to become vulnerable.sCreate a situation were you can protect yourself and be on the ready to attack when your opponet becomes open, like in Chess.sun-Tzu said in Force – Commanding many is like commanding a few… It is a matter of communications through flags and pennants.sGet the word out! and let everyone subordinate to you know that word so you can operate in a cohesive environment.sun-Tzu said in Weakness and strength – He who occupies the battlefield awaiting the enemy is at ease; the one who comes later and rushes into battle is fatigued.sGet ready to fight a war before your in a warsun-Tzu said in Armed Struggle – There is nothing more difficult than armed struggle.sThis points right to a solid chain of command and breakdowns in communication. The real crux is, try to win without Armed Struggle, this is a last resort. Keep the hostle takeovers to a minimum.sun-Tzu said in Nine Changes – Do not depend on the ememy not coming, but depend on our readiness against him.sHe really means, be ready for anything. That’s kind of like Murphy’s law.sun-Tzu said in Army Maneuvers – consolidate your strength, calculate the enemy and get support from your men.sUnited we stand, Divided we fall! Doesn’t that say it all?sun-Tzu said in Ground Formation – Know the enemy and yourself, then the victory is not at risk.sKnow your battlefield! Knowledge is power.sun-Tzu said in Nine Grounds – If an enemy presents and opportunity, take advantage of it.sThis goes right back to exploit your opponent’s weakness and keep at it.sun-Tzu said in Fire Attacks –If it is not advantageous, do not move.sBut be led into traps, Be watchful.sFinally…sun-Tzu said in Using Spies – Enlightend rulers and good generals who are able to obtain intelligent agents as spies are certain for great achievements. This is essential for warfare, and what the army depends on to move.sThe best information is what helps to win the war, and many times without firing a single shot.sCheck out! onshi.com The Art of War Website for a complete guide. quotes were taken from this website, and I editorialized the meaning. 🙂

Whose the Man? I’m the Man! You bet… Hey I get to stretch that arm on my back just a little bit today. I was involved in the launch of the United States newest and most powerful rocket to date! The Atlas V. What a strange trip it has been. I have had the opportunity to sit a few chairs down from the launch conductor for the launch. I did some communications work and a controlled the video displays as well as monitored power applications and procedural issues. Very exciting, since this is the future of the American space program!sBam! I’m back I’m ready to go… from the roof tops shout it out! Baby I’m ready to go… 10 seconds and Launch.sBTW, on all the video productions you can hear my voice counting down the launch sequence. You will hear the voice of Atlas actually doing the countdown, but you will hear me say 20 secs and 10 secs. in the background on the command channel. That will be in the history books forever!sSailorJ * Navy Knowledge and Rocket Power *