Monthly Archives: November 2007

leaving WV: TU leaving WV: fishing in Pocahontus (sp?) County leaving WV: state politics leaving WV: living historic district, walking Kanawha, going downtown, race on virginia, vandalia, bluegrass kitchen leaving WV: Mtn Stage leaving WV: story of Frank leaving WV: bridge … Continue reading →

The moving van showed up and unloaded 17,000 pounds of household goods. One of the movers was a college student and basketball player. He ran all day long with boxes, furniture and whatever. It was raining (of course) and the … Continue reading →

The Greenbrier is a resort in southeastern West Virginia. I stayed there as part of my interview process with the notion that it would be part of my job responsibilities. Indeed, the hospital association, physician society and state business chamber … Continue reading →

Well, Mapquest was right: 2,590 miles later, I am in Eugene. Had a very nice ride from Bend. Bachelor and the Sisters were glistening with new snow. Hood was up north. Went past the Metolius River, Sutter Lake and hooked … Continue reading →

I really don’t play golf. I have had and continue to have an interest in golf. It’s just that it is an outdoor sport that takes all day and competes directly with fishing. In my position as President, I was invited … Continue reading →

I’m in Bend, Oregon. There were some heavy gusts of wind this morning that shook the car. Other than that, it was sunny and cool. After buzzing along on I-84 at a comfortable 75 mph, I turned off on highway … Continue reading →

I moved to West Virginia for my job as President of a health plan. I enjoyed that work. I made a major contribution to the organization. I instilled the people with a sense of enthusiasm, pride and accomplishment. We significantly … Continue reading →