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.

More Changes are Coming

Posted on June 16, 2024 by GP McClure

“Two things are infinite: the universe and human stupidity; and I’m not sure about the universe.” Albert Einstein I have written a couple of articles about changes, including my last post. This is an important topic as it effects every … Continue reading →

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The Only Constant is Change

Posted on January 7, 2024 by GP McClure

Change is the law of life. And those who look only to the past or present are certain to miss the future. — John F. Kennedy The Christmas lights are down. The tree is put away. The New Year’s Eve … Continue reading →

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New and Improved

Posted on December 31, 2023 by GP McClure

Be at war with your vices, at peace with your neighbors, and let every new year find you a better man. — Benjamin Franklin How many times have we heard these words, New and Improved? Countless times to be sure. … Continue reading →

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A Full Year

Posted on December 25, 2023 by GP McClure

A full year has passed since I made my last post and WordPress has changed dramatically this last year. Related posts: HAPPY NEW YEAR! A New Year

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Cancel Culture and Christmas

Posted on December 25, 2022 by GP McClure

And know that I am with you always; yes, to the end of time. – Jesus Christ The cancel culture crowd is once again showing their colors. These people actually believe they have the power to cancel Christmas, a move … Continue reading →

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Change – The Only Constant

Posted on November 22, 2022 by GP McClure

There is nothing permanent except change. — Heraclitus Now is the time for change, a small change, a big change, many changes. Whatever it may be change is the only constant. To that end you may notice the blog has … Continue reading →

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Years End

Posted on December 30, 2021 by GP McClure

Goodbye 2021. You weren’t as bad as 2020 but you still posed problems, problems politicians took advantage of. As 2022 approaches political fear is the watchword of the day. But… I have a feeling 2022 is going to be full … Continue reading →

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Decisions We Make

Posted on October 27, 2020 by GP McClure

Success is simply a matter of luck. Ask any failure. – Earl Wilson I know better, but I don’t do better. I know I should write more. I know I should blog more. I know I should exercise more. I … Continue reading →

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Making It Count

Posted on January 26, 2019 by GP McClure

Force always attracts men of low morality. – Albert Einstein How does one make their life count? What does it mean when someone says “make it count”? These are a couple of questions one needs to ponder in today’s world. … Continue reading →

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Conflicts to Come

Posted on January 5, 2019 by GP McClure

People like to say that the conflict is between good and evil. The real conflict is between truth and lies. – Don Miguel Ruiz As 2019 arrives so does the coming disruption of life. With a split Congress it is … Continue reading →

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