Posts Tagged ‘ adventure ’

Witnessing the First Moon Landing

Jul 20th, 2009 | By CJ | Category: Journal

On July 20, 1969, two men landed and walked on the Moon. For the first time, we were the aliens. I got to witness this extraordinary event. But I almost missed it.



Things That Have Made Me Happy

Jan 13th, 2009 | By CJ | Category: Musings

Once you’ve lived long enough, and have a lot of memories in the ol’ grouch bag, it’s hard not to pause every now and then to consider that unique collection that adds up to your life. Like you, I have a variety of event-mementos good, bad, and hard to define. Mostly, though, I prefer to pull out those things that still make me smile.