…and confusing the living beegesus out of an intermediate student by explaining the meaning of “it’s your call” by saying “it’s up to you." When I was a TOESL in Santiago, Chile circa 1980. May I just say that I recently met one of Pinochet’s bodyguards and if anyone wants to write a story, this … Continue reading Imagine Being A Teacher Of English As A Second Language (TOESL)… →

Unless you were a catcher in the Tim McCarver era, wearing your hat backwards does not make you look tough, just stupid. burst

As of today, the Indian Navy operates 23 air squadrons, over 300 aircraft, two aircraft carriers, and approximately 5,000 personnel. That is a major force multiplier for the Indian Navy. These forces rule the Indian Ocean, protecting the Indian interests. India would be a $30 trillion economy by 2047 and to achieve that economic target, … Continue reading CRITICALITY OF AIRPOWER IN THE INDIAN NAVY →

…should I ask the US Embassy if I still have a pistol there with 20 magazines of ammo and a (written, signed and sealed) license from our partner nation to use it without firing warning shots? Commercial air travel was interesting in Colombia because I had to surrender my pistol to the pilot until we … Continue reading If I Were To Travel Back To Medellín, Colombia… →