Monthly Archives: December 2011

Florence + the Machine

Posted on December 29, 2011 by Wayne to the Max

I heard about this group a year ago and they’ve slowly grown on me.  I just downloaded the latest album Ceremonials and it’s wonderful. English born, Florence Welch, heads up the band of changing musicians that back her up.  They’re described … Continue reading →

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The Bullshit Flag

Posted on December 28, 2011 by Wayne to the Max

Every once in a while, I have to throw The Bullshit Flag. The other day, I was watching Oprah.  She had Chris Rock on the show, featuring his comedy specials and movies.  He has got to be one of the … Continue reading →

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Piaggio Avanti

Posted on December 24, 2011 by Wayne to the Max

One of my favorite planes that flies in and out of Sugar Land is the Piaggio Avanti P180.  It’s got a slick Italian design and a fat little fuselage designed to give lift along with the wings.  It has a … Continue reading →

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Eagles, Falcons and Hawks

Posted on December 22, 2011 by Wayne to the Max

I’ve gotten a real nice surprise working up in the control tower at Sugar Land Airport.  Eagles, Falcons and Hawks fly by daily!  I have missed my birds, having moved back into the suburbs, so getting to see birds again … Continue reading →

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U. S. Open Swing Dance Competition

Posted on December 17, 2011 by Wayne to the Max

To make a long story short We danced our best ever.  We entertained.  We dreamed a dream and went after it.  We came up a bit short of our mark.  We held our heads high and weren’t hurt by our … Continue reading →

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La Madeleine

Posted on December 14, 2011 by Wayne to the Max

I like La Madeleine restaurant and it’s French, country cuisine.  I like going to the bathroom there too.  They pipe in the voice of a lady giving lessons on how to speak French.  I can pee and learn French at … Continue reading →

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Lead Belly

Posted on December 12, 2011 by Wayne to the Max

Standing 7 floors up in the air traffic control tower at the Sugar Land airport, I get a wonderful panoramic view of the surrounding landscape.  I can see water towers, church steeples, the new ‘Skeeter’s’ baseball stadium nearing completion, the … Continue reading →

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Sunset Tower

Posted on December 8, 2011 by Wayne to the Max

It feels great to be back at the keyboard again. It’s like coming home to your best friend. I haven’t been able to sit and write in about two weeks because I’ve been so busy. Finally, I have some time … Continue reading →

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Working Again

Posted on December 7, 2011 by Wayne to the Max

Since returning to work over 2 weeks ago, I’ve lost a bunch of my creative screw off time!  Being retired was fun!  I did have some free time, but working 5 days in a row?  For 2 weeks?  It’s not … Continue reading →

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