Nuts About Southwest

It all started when I was 13 and a friend of mine, a fellow junior high band member, gave me a pair of drumsticks as a birthday gift.  I played cornet in band, but soon realized I would have had more FUN if I’d chosen percussion.  On more than one occasion, our band director, Mr.

… Into the Wild Blue Yonder.

In early October, I was transported back in time to a bygone era when Americans lived a simpler life and, through sacrifice and bravery, rightfully earned their reputation as The Greatest Generation. 

Who is Polar Pete, you ask? Why, he's the newest camper at Camp I-Thonka-Chi.

As I've shared in a previous post, every year in early June, a group of Southwest Airlines Employees volunteer to share our LUV with a group of remarkable, brave kids who happen to be burn victims.

Father’s Day is fast approaching, and I’ve been thinking about the valuable lessons my dad taught me over the years.  There are many reasons why I’m proud of my father, but today I’ll just focus on one area where he truly left an impression on me—his remarkable work ethic.   

June 6, 1962 saw this band's historic first visit to EMI Studios at 3 Abbey Road, St.