I've decided to extend this as I underestimated the time it would take to finish it. Part 1 is here and part 2 here. The day came when the classes started. I had already been reading some books on the

Click here for part 1 So my curiosity was piqued when I heard a station on my shortwave radio (yes they still are around) called ewtn. It stands for eternal word television network and it is a Catholic

I decided to paint an Om symbol in watercolor. The colors represent the sound, power and love emanating from the symbol to all beings in the universe. AUM or Om (Sanskrit: ॐ) is a sacred sound and a spiritual

It was a time of change and inner turmoil. I had left my job due to high anxiety and depression and I felt rudderless and lost. I started looking for a community that shared some of my Christian beliefs.

The Focke-Wulf Fw 190 was the second single seat German fighter in the Luftwaffe after the Bf 109. Though the 109 was a good aircraft the Germans were looking for a backup fighter that could carry more

I have used Windows on desktops and laptops and have supported people using them for years. Although Windows has made strides in security and virus protection, the 95/98, Vista, XP days were awful. The

The Dachshund (Wiener Dog) I love these dogs! I help take care of a friends wiener dog and she is adorable! Here she is at Wiener Palooza, a meetup for dachshund lovers in Ottawa. Some of the proceeds

I did a quick practice painting and this came out. I've always admired the Japanese and Chinese style of brush work so I'm trying to recreate it here. I've always found birds to be spiritual in nature

The workhorse of the German Luftwaffe and the most produced fighter of World War 2. It flew in every theater of the war from the Battle of Britain, Russia and North Africa. Photo by D Miller It was first

As you can probably tell, I love birds! Something about them is peaceful and makes me happy. This was my first painting after I bought a cheap art set and just decided to try something, no matter the outcome.

The p47 Thunderbolt (Jug) was a radial engined American fighter that served in Europe during World War 2. Robust and heavily armored, it could take hits and keep on flying. It was well suited as a ground

The Germans were the first to use jet fighters in WW2. Although they came too late to affect the outcome of the war, they ushered a new age of the jet fighter that made the piston engined fighter obsolete.

Here are some shots of my favorite flower, the Fuchsia. I've always kept a specimen or two in my apartment and it always makes me happy to look at them. Follow me!

I painted this a few years ago. My dad is a very talented artist and I thought I would try it out. To be honest I haven't picked up a brush in a long time and most of my paints are rock solid now. I've

The Germans called it the forked tail devil. The most successful twin engine fighter of the war, the p38 Lightning.

While escorting liberators I run into some fw190s. Some success and some not so successful!

So I had a cell plan with unlimited data using my now retired Windows phone. It was with a discount company that had spotty but okay service and cost me $60 a month . I would barely get a signal in my

Commentary on dogfighting p47 thunderbolts in the bf109. These planes are hard to shoot down!

I love this old game. Created in 1998, it was way before it's time in terms of historical realism and realist flying characteristics. I am playing this through wine (windows emulator) on Ubuntu.

I If your heart races in dread at the thought of going outside and meeting friends, strangers or just to get something at the corner store, read on. Call it what you want, it is a debilitating feeling