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Messages from this phone may contain grammar and punctuation that was drilled into the author over the first 50 years of his life. However, there will be errors in same. That has always been the case.
These messages will also lack any cultural awareness past the 90’s. The cultural atmosphere since the election of Trump has sucked me into a stasis. I’d appreciate a wake up call if and when the carnage ends.
That will help prevent some waste of virtual ink.
Stay cool and try not to burn.
So far I've reached acceptable proficiency at the following, in chronological order: Silversmith, infantryman/door gunner, helicopter pilot, fireman, carpenter, residential contractor, FAA Air Traffic Control Specialist and crotchety old retired guy. Currently, I'm learning to fly again and that is what this is all about. 7/7/2020 edit: As I have had the opportunity to reflect (old people do that a lot) on my actual proficiency level at the above occupations, I feel adjustments are in order. The term "acceptable" depends on the observer, their own proficiency and experience level. Acceptable to me might be woefully deficient to the master. I think it would be more accurate to claim that I have earned a living wage at all of these occupations but never got rich. Actually, I feel that I have gotten rich at the last one. I have what I need and am profoundly grateful for all of it. The future looks bright indeed, as I have learned to fly again. For that I have all of you to thank. Thank You!
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