What Has Thom Burke Been Up To?

As usual, the more I blog, the more I need a Captain Thom Burke break. In my most recent search I've found some wonderful Navy photography.

While the USS Ronald Reagan is dry docked in Washington State for repairs, I hope Thom has been able to enjoy some family plus R&R between his duties.

Here is a new & touching video Thom speaking during a burial at sea ceremony.



This is a neat video from last September when the Reagan was visited by the band "Birds of Prey." Thom gives a speech at the beginning.

2006 Flashback-Bev Visits Indianapolis

Bev and I are childhood friend who grew up in the Olive Branch region of Springfield Township. Both families had horses. I remember riding my horse to her house to play cards or just play. I moved to the city and left horses behind. Bev and her family embraced horse life. On the couple recent occasions that I've been invited to dinner at her home, I've also been more than happy enough to put the horses in at night.

While excavating my hard drive, I found list series of photos from 2006 when Bev and her daughter came to Indianapolis for a horse show.

Life is a Beach for the Knights

I've posted on classmate Marianne and her husband, Bill previously. I was out in Internet-land looking for classmate 50th birthday photographs when I stumbled on this charming photo series from a recent sandsculpting event that the Knights participated in. This is another case of finding your passion and riding the joy of pursuing it. Click on the title above for a link to Marianne and Bill's website.