Author Archives: khobar95

Argh. It seems my Facebook account got hacked. Without warning, my account has been vaporized. I sent notification that it had been hacked within a few minutes, but too late. Oh well. It’s funny that in this day and age, … Continue reading →

It’s been 40 years since I left boarding school, and yet the effects linger. I am unsure of myself, don’t particularly like groups of people, or rules for that matter. I hate that I comply almost always. I’m told to … Continue reading →

April, 1984. A friend, Charlie we’ll call him, and I were on our way to the Silver Dollar Saloon to meet up with the love of my life at the time Jane, we’ll call her and another friend, Buck we’ll … Continue reading →

I was 12 years old at my first boarding school, in Ireland. The bump on my head was the result of an older boy putting putting me in a choke hold, lifting me over onto his back, and then letting … Continue reading →

Today, I am reminded of an anniversary. Virginia Yvonne Sanchez was a nurse’s aide. She devoted her time to helping others. Fifteen years ago, April 16, 2008, she was murdered. She was 23. In 2010, her killer, who I will … Continue reading →

This is just a test.

Last night I brought out the telescope because Mars is close to opposition, and it’s very close to Earth, too. So if skies are clear, conditions are right for some excellent views of the red planet. While I did take … Continue reading →

Matthew looks at me with his head cocked and dead serious and says, “How did you end up going to boarding school anyway, Dad?” A chill runs through me. I can still remember my Dad lunging at my older brother, … Continue reading →