Author Archives: crobrun
Adventures En Panama
Today marks 30 days since I began my trip to Panama, and I have to say that it has gone by really fast. I’ve had a great time these last 30 days, and have learned a lot, not just about … Continue reading
LITTLE HOUSE
As some already know, my wife has been ill for several years now, to the point where she is homebound. Many of my close friends have heard the stories about her only wanting to watch Little House on The Prairie … Continue reading
DOMINO Born 12.14.2005 Departed 2.12.2020
Almost 16 years ago my wife who to that point had always hated being around dogs decided that she wanted one. I didn’t really want a dog, but if she wanted a dog, it was like everything else, if she … Continue reading
YOUR TECHNOLOGY IS MAKING ME CRAZY
My first encounter with computers was in 1971 when I decided to sign up for computer programming classes at the Electronic Computer Programming Institute (ECPI). I think that ECPI was one of the first computer training centers in the country … Continue reading
WE ARE REALLY JUST ONE
I don’t generally watch a lot of TV, but I do try to catch the news for a few minutes each evening before dinner. Last night I was watching the news on NBC when I saw a story about a … Continue reading
THE BEST 30 YEARS OF MY LIFE
On this day in 1986 I had the good fortune to marry the most beautiful woman I had ever seen, but more than beautiful on the outside, she’s also beautiful on the inside. Catherine Robinson, I love you and wouldn’t … Continue reading
TRULY THE GREAEST OF ALL TIME
I decided to write this article after I was asked over the weekend by a close friend why Ali was seen as such a great person. While this person is a few years younger than I am, I was surprised … Continue reading
THANK A COP – THANK A POLICEMAN
On my hour long drive home from the office this evening as I listened to one of my favorite talk radio hosts, someone called in and said something not so kind about police officers. I won’t repeat what was said … Continue reading
SO YOU WANT TO KNOW WHAT NEEDS TO CHANGE
A couple of days ago I engaged in a social network exchange with someone who I wouldn’t say is a friend, but that I have known for several years and have a limited knowledge of his background so I am … Continue reading
CULTURAL CONDITIONING
Before I start, I want to make it clear that unlike many black people, I have spent my entire life living, working and socializing with white people. I went to school with white kids from first grade all the way … Continue reading