Carl Lance

Just Another…

    When I went to get my car washed, I passed by complexes of multi-million-dollar apartments.  A Rolls Royce was left in the entrance of the carwash, where I wouldn’t have parked my 5-year-old Honda Fit.  The place was packed with expensive cars.  After the wash, I had to wait for a Tesla to be […]

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Peace in The Storm

     After nearly 40 years in the Air Force and State Department, I am looking forward to retirement in a few months.  The biggest challenge I face is navigating through the bureaucracy it takes to bring my career to a close.  When I return to Texas, I will settle into the life I have

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Back In Jail

Well, it looks like I’ll be back in jail soon. Not that I’m doing anything different, but I’ve been convicted and will soon go back to jail! No trial, no chance to defend myself, and no idea when I’ll get out. This isn’t the first time I’ve been there, and I doubt it will be

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The Default

      When installing software on a computer it is common to use “the default” settings. This choice installs features most people want, it won’t interfere with other programs, and will meet most of the user’s needs. Because the default settings will install, with little or no user input, it is the easiest option. If

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Be Kind

     The US is in the middle of a particularly rough election.  It is hard to believe how nasty some of the attacks have been.  No subject has been off limits, with vulgar language and attacks on candidate’s families being common.  This is a contest for the highest office in our country, but it looks

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