Happy Birthday

Happy Birthday Dad!

Here is to some of the happier times we all had!

We all miss you.

Water

I am going in this water? Dead fishy everywhere.

The Griswold Island

I was invited out to visit a private island in Connecticut called the Griswold Island. Nine families live on this island that is self sufficient. The islanders use solar power and wind power to operate their homes. It was a great evening that started with a heavy fog. The fog furtunately burnt off and we were left with some great views. Here is a great memory for the ----

The Dash

I have recently changed the title of this blog to "The Dash".  I have enclosed a copy of the story "The Dash" which I received from a friend.  The author is unknown.

THE DASH

Author Unknown

I read of a man who stood to speak at the funeral of a friend.  He referred to the dates on her tombstone from the beginning-to the end.

He noted that first came the date of her birth, and spoke of the following date with tears.  But he said what mattered most of all was the dash between those years.

For the dash represents all the time that she spent alive on earth...  And now only those who loved her know what that little line is worth.

For it matters not how much we own: The cars...the house...the cash.  What matters is how we live and love and how we spend our dash.

So think about this long and hard... are there things you'd like to change?  For you never know how much time is left. 

(you could be at "dash mid-range".)

If we could just slow down enough to consider what's true and real, and always try to understand the way other people feel.

And be less quick to anger, and show appreciation more and love the people in our lives like we've never loved before.

If we treat each other with respect, and more often wear a smile....remembering that this special dash might only last a little while.

So, when your eulogy's being read with your life actions to rehash...would you be proud of the things they say about how you spent your dash?

2009 Memorial Day Parade

The City Of Middletown held a Memorial Day Parade in which my fire department marched.  Here are some pictures from the event.

Dive Class

Fun fun.  If you want to picture what I see when I am underwater, close your eyes.  Did you see anything? Nope? Thats what I see.  I search with my eyes closed underwater.