Author Archives: Andy

Deployment 2022

Posted on October 3, 2022 by Andy

Hello once again! I recently returned from a deployment as part of the Commander, Carrier Strike Group Eight (CCSG-8) staff, embarked on the USS HARRY S. TRUMAN (CVN 75). What that means is that I was on the TRUMAN, but … Continue reading →

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Journaling and Time Management

Posted on July 10, 2020 by Andy

Hello once again! Okay, I admit it, time management is not my strong suit. However, thanks to a lot of hard work and solid mentorship, my time management skills have gone from “absolutely abysmal” to merely “horrible” in only 37 … Continue reading →

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Well, Hello there!

Posted on July 2, 2020 by Andy

Here we are, years since my last update, and I’m once again posting. At this point, some (most? all?) of you might be wondering why I’m bothering. Well, the simple fact of the matter is that I just can’t bring … Continue reading →

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Wait, what YEAR is it?!?!

Posted on November 24, 2018 by Andy

Well, this has been a long time in coming. To all those who shall see this post…Greetings! I now find myself in the awkward position of having to explain why it’s been the next best thing to a year and … Continue reading →

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2017 Trip to Strasburg

Posted on July 5, 2017 by Andy

This past weekend, Gwen and I took the twins up to Strasburg, PA for a weekend getaway, accompanied by both my Mom and Dad and Gwen’s Mom and Dad. For those not aware, Strasburg is a big railfanning hotspot. Within … Continue reading →

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Wait…what month is it?!

Posted on June 29, 2017 by Andy

Obviously, I’ve been blowing off my blogging for some time now. This hasn’t been out of a conscious decision so much as it has been a classic case of procrastination combined with legitimately being very busy with work, the boys, … Continue reading →

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Charging Ahead

Posted on February 28, 2017 by Andy

Greetings! A lot has been happening since the last time I posted, and I wanted to get this one up before the calendar ticked over to March. The Twins William and James are doing great! William is really into rolling … Continue reading →

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Gaming Retrospective: The Wild West Shootout

Posted on January 12, 2017 by Andy

The year 2012 was very memorable for me. My wife and I moved twice that year, and I went through one of the more challenging phases of my career as I prepared to assume the duties of a submarine department … Continue reading →

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Happy New Year!

Posted on January 8, 2017 by Andy

Whew, it has been a very hectic couple of weeks. Thanks to my business trips, our holiday prep time was severely curtailed, which meant that Gwen and I were doing crazy things like taking the boys to see  Santa…on the … Continue reading →

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The Fallon “Petting Zoo”

Posted on December 17, 2016 by Andy

As I mentioned in my previous update, I was at Naval Air Station Fallon this past week for a conference. Near the building where that conference was being held is what the aviators refer to as the “petting zoo,” which … Continue reading →

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