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.

The Only Constant is Change

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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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Changes and 2019

The most difficult thing is the decision to act, the rest is merely tenacity. The fears are paper tigers. You can do anything you decide to do. You can act to change and control your life; and the procedure, the … Continue reading

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