Christmas day at the Sliwa’s resulted in Andie Sliwa getting a new kitten, Snowflake.
Holiday Letter 2010
Our holiday letter to family and friends covering the past year’s activities.
Boy who Fell from the Sky – First Major Jet Airliner Accident in US
AvWeb and the New York Times did a report on this very unusual accident near New York City 50 years ago today. Aviation is changed because of the accident, but I also enjoyed learning about the boy who was thrown free.
White Christmas 2010
A few pictures from the Sliwa Chalet in White Salmon, WA as we approach Christmas 2010. The fireplaces are lit (gas), holiday songs are playing thoughout the house from iTunes, and mother nature has cooperated with a light snowfall (at our elevation) so we can herald in a White Christmas.
Tax Receipt by Third Way
Hypothetical receipt showing where a couple’s tax dollars go in 2009.
Canopy Crane
Visit to the Wind River Canopy Crane Research Facility allowed us a terrific view, but we also learned much about forests and their use of carbon dioxide.
In defense of iPad restrictions …
Link to an interesting article defending Apple’s strategy of restricting access to iPad as a way to increase value to its users.
Mark Twain’s “Is Shakespeare Dead?”
Here is a YouTube video discussing the authorship debate about Shakespeare.
Alas, poor Shakespeare
The debate about who actually wrote Shakespeare rages. In fact, I am one of those who doubt that Shakespeare wrote Shakespeare.
Aerobatic Ford Tri-Motor
Link to a page with a video of a Ford Tri-Motor Aerobatics Routine.
Trip to DC
Trip to DC to meet with USMC Generals in a social setting and back while snowstorm rages.
F-18 Through the Sound Barrier
Going through the sound barrier.
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