Author Archives: Stevie

Serious Stuff

Just on board First thing I see is this poster

It’s Time

At “Hotel Pier,” Pearl Harbor, Hawaii She is massive! Seventeen stories Ten above the water line, seven below 4.5 acres of flight deck- catapults and runways Five story numerals on her tower “72” (Her U.S. Navy designation is “CVN-72”) Home the past seven months to 6,500 sailors in every function – aviation, electronics, nuclear reactors, … Continue reading It’s Time →

He’s Off! … And Thinking

Up early (hardly slept) Now walking the airport corridors to the gate… Thinking – first time traveling solo in years (Normally with family or a “giggle” of clowns to some exotic place) Thinking – the eleven days ahead At sea with working sailors and their families Thinking – we’ve clowned for thousands of returning Service … Continue reading He’s Off! … And Thinking →

Dedication

To all the men and women of the United States Armed Forces and their families, past, present and future. I am indebted to each of you for your service and your sacrifices. …And to my friend, John Porter, who made this trip of a lifetime a reality for me.

Foreward

Well, now :0), this “diary” of verses is about Duffy’s Exponential Adventure (Of course it is. That’s the title of this thing!) Actually, it is Jed’s adventure, but I entitled it with Duffy’s name since the reason for this marvelous expedition is because of Duffy. For those of you who know me, Duffy is my … Continue reading Foreward →