The Nordlunds and Capozzi’s join the Sliwa’s at their AZ house for Spring Break. In fact, Steve just ‘retired’ from Insitu a few days before, so this was great practice.
Puppy Mission – April 2011
I use the TBM to pick up a new Bernese Mountain Dog puppy in La Grande, OR for the Clarks to bring home to White Salmon. Cali sure is cute, but look at the size of those paws. She will be big!
Vacation Trip to BVI
Nancy and Steve spend 8 days in the British Virgin Islands hosted by Peter and Gigi. It included exploring, cruising, shopping, and lots of eating.
Younger Next Year by Crowley & Lodge
An interesting book that we like a lot is Younger Next Year by Chris Crowley and Henry Lodge. It was introduced to us by our friend Jim Mitchell. I heard that he bought a box and distributed it to friends as gifts.
Me and My Boat – The Electric Yachtsman [David C. Hazen]
Dave Hazen was my advisor and professor at Princeton. He nominated me for the role of President at Embry-Riddle and came to be interim department chair.
Tenure at Insitu Completed
Sliwa departs Insitu after 10 years at the helm and contemplates life after Insitu.
Sliwa to ‘Retire’ from Insitu
Sliwa plans to depart Insitu after 10 years. What a ride it has been.
Christmas Day 2010
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.