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.

Challenges

Posted on November 19, 2011 by GP McClure

The ultimate measure of a man is not where he stands in moments of comfort and convenience, but where he stands at times of challenge and controversy. — Martin Luther King, Jr. Sometimes life kicks you so hard you wonder … Continue reading →

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The Art of Quitting

Posted on November 12, 2011 by GP McClure

Before success comes in any man’s life, he’s sure to meet with much temporary defeat and, perhaps some failures. When defeat overtakes a man, the easiest and the most logical thing to do is to quit. That’s exactly what the … Continue reading →

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An Undesirable Direction

Posted on November 6, 2011 by GP McClure

As I grow older, I pay less attention to what people say. I just watch what they do. — Andrew Carnegie We are being manipulated. The sad fact is we allow it because we don’t have enough respect for ourselves … Continue reading →

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Feelings, Something More than Feelings

Posted on November 1, 2011 by GP McClure

Deeds, not stones, are the true monuments of the great. — John L. Motley In my youth I had a problem I didn’t know I had – I was a liberal. No related posts.

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The Canyon of Faith

Posted on October 25, 2011 by GP McClure

It’s lack of faith that makes people afraid of meeting challenges, and I believe in myself. — Muhammad Ali There comes a time in everyone’s life when he or she must make a decision, a major earth shaking decision. Sometimes … Continue reading →

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Life and Thoughts

Posted on October 19, 2011 by GP McClure

The man who has no problems is out of the game. — Elbert Hubbard I looked at my blog and came to realize that a month has gone by since I updated it. You see I had a little problem; … Continue reading →

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Dream, then Dream Some More

Posted on September 18, 2011 by GP McClure

I thank God for my handicaps, for through them, I have found myself, my work and my God. — Helen Keller Dreams are dangerous things. Dangerous to those who seek power and dominance over others that is. As free individuals … Continue reading →

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Mental and Physical Challenges – A lesson Learned

Posted on September 9, 2011 by GP McClure

‘Tis healthy to be sick sometimes. — Henry David Thoreau Ok, I’m late with this post, I admit it. I’m late with a lot of things and the only excuse I have is old age. Related posts: Challenges

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Power and Responsibility

Posted on August 29, 2011 by GP McClure

Government’s first duty is to protect the people, not run their lives. — Ronald Reagan Today, in this country we the people are caught up in a war of ideology. The principle weapon in this war is class envy. Related … Continue reading →

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Choice and Consequence Part 2

Posted on August 24, 2011 by GP McClure

There is an orderliness in the universe, there is an unalterable law governing everything and every being that exists or lives. It is no blind law; for no blind law can govern the conduct of living beings. — Mohandas Gandhi … Continue reading →

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