Author Archives: GP McClure

About GP McClure

I am a technical writer with over 30 years of writing experience in a variety of subjects and topics, covering a wide range of industries, but specializing in aviation. I have lived in the San Diego California area since 1972 for the most part but spent some years in Japan and Alaska, thanks to the United States Navy. I retired from the Navy in 1992, having served 20 years of active duty in the aviation field.

What The?

Posted on March 6, 2018 by GP McClure

OK, OK I know there has not been a new update since September. I always seem to let life get in the way. Oh well. I am working on it, but I admit my time management skills need updating as … Continue reading →

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Dare to Dream

Posted on September 9, 2017 by GP McClure

A dream doesn’t become reality through magic; it takes sweat, determination and hard work. – Colin Powell Do you dare to dream? To make your life better and achieve something of importance? I think we all do, in fact I … Continue reading →

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New Vision, New Direction

Posted on August 29, 2017 by GP McClure

Ok I don’t know about the direction part but for sure a new vision. After much consideration I decided to go with a new theme. Now I know it needs some work but the prospects are very promising with this … Continue reading →

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Our Worthless Congress

Posted on August 5, 2017 by GP McClure

The only difference between death and taxes is that death doesn’t get worse every time Congress meets. — Will Rogers Since February I have been threatening to write another blog, but I let life get in the way. Or maybe … Continue reading →

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Amazed

Posted on February 26, 2017 by GP McClure

I transcend earthly bounds. I never cease to amaze myself because I haven’t yet found my limits. I am quite ready to accept the limits of what I can do, but every time I feel that way – boom! – … Continue reading →

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Meaningless

Posted on February 11, 2017 by GP McClure

Anyone who thinks they’re important is usually just a pompous moron who can’t deal with his or her own pathetic insignificance and the fact that what they do is meaningless and inconsequential. – William Thomas As I look around at … Continue reading →

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Within

Posted on February 4, 2017 by GP McClure

The mind is everything. What you think you become. – Buddha One of the basis of self-improvement is the ability to “see” within. So what exactly does that mean and why do I even want to concern myself with it? … Continue reading →

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Moving the Universe

Posted on January 27, 2017 by GP McClure

Look at the sky. We are not alone. The whole universe is friendly to us and conspires only to give the best to those who dream and work. — A. P. J. Abdul Kalam There are universal laws which govern … Continue reading →

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Getting There

Posted on January 22, 2017 by GP McClure

Today I choose life. Every morning when I wake up I can choose joy, happiness, negativity, pain… To feel the freedom that comes from being able to continue to make mistakes and choices – today I choose to feel life, … Continue reading →

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The Dream

Posted on January 13, 2017 by GP McClure

“You are never too old to set another goal or to dream a new dream.” –  C.S. Lewis It has been said by the many self-improvement experts that one should “dream big” in order to move ahead. Well enough I … Continue reading →

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