Blue Angels

After a long-anticipated trip with my brother, we returned from the Oshkosh trip. Always unexpected aircraft and events await the over half-million crowd. I had never been to the yearly event, but as always, positive things happen when one travels. It's been said that world travel for two years is like a four-year college course because of things learned.

Earlier (March 4, 2019) you may have noticed the story of Giles' homebuilt airplane. We visited the Sonex factory where the kit was designed and marketed for a private build. One event especially attracted my attention. The Blue Angels made two or three passes over the airport in Oshkosh. Here are some lessons in life and reminders. 

• Be ready for an opportunity. The only chance makes the unprepared look ridiculous. With an iPhone in hand, why not grab a moment in time. With modern technology, we can immediately delete a photo. The accompanying photo is of the famous precision military flying team.
• Be quick. Only seconds are available for an opportunity like this. This fact is one reason for hanging around an airport. The chance to experience any event is so fleeting yet often so memorable. Like life itself, you have one chance. Make the most of it. Live in the moment.
• Ignore senseless controversy. Remember July 4, 2019, about our President's military parade? Trump made it clear before the 2016 election that we need a strong military so strong that no one would want to mess with us? Let that soak in. Government based upon fair principles for human welfare is Biblical as the powers that be bear not the sword in vain (Romans 13). 
• Dispell myths. Often we may hear, "practice makes perfect." That's not necessarily so. Aren't we all practicing? Are we perfect? Only perfect practice makes perfect.
• Be thankful. Some of the most valuable things in life are free, such as the air we breathe, love of friends and family, and life itself. Money cannot replace these. 

Overall the trip was meaningful and profitable. My motive was more profound than to experience the Nation's number one airshow. My real motive was to experience quality time with my brother!