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Georgia (my version)I recorded this back in November 2023—just messing around with singing while playing piano. Turns …2025/02/16Music2025-02-16 21:50:59
Up and Down Politics…..and TrumpPolitics is no longer a battle between left and right. It’s about Up and Down. …2025/02/07Freedom Watch2025-02-07 17:16:44
Illegal Migrants – an Ethical ApproachEthical Approach to Addressing Illegal Migrants I am MAGA—through and through. There is a deep …2025/01/27Freedom Watch2025-01-27 20:52:47
A Personal Website. And “old-fashioned” mark in the World.Facebook, X, Telegram, Truth, Youtube and the list goes on. I lurk on many and …2024/01/08Musings2024-01-08 21:44:12
The “Terrible” and “Wonderful” Two’sThe following was published on October, 29, 2013, and somehow got corrupted on this site. …2023/08/12All things Family2023-08-12 09:53:07
Rhapsody in BlueIn late 1975 I visited Lori, my fiancee, at her parents’ home we called the …2023/08/11Music2023-08-11 23:18:30
Family Cruise July 2023On Sunday the 16th of July, we returned from a week’s cruising with the family. …2023/07/29All things Family2023-07-29 13:16:10
A major report released; why do we hear nothing?About 6 years ago I was confronted by a reader of my blogs wondering if …2019/09/04Freedom Watch2019-09-04 15:07:01
Pilots – the Canaries of FreedomIn past days coal miners placed canaries in mines to protect them against the ravages …2019/08/05Aviation, Freedom Watch2019-08-05 10:04:27
Carol and LeifSomething about this picture struck me deep. It elicited a heartfelt love and appreciate for …2017/08/04All things Family2017-08-04 09:51:57
Google. Kind of Scary.Google has terrifying power. We’ve given it to them as we have accepted their enticing …2017/02/27Freedom Watch2017-02-27 17:34:40
Reevaluation of this blogWith Facebook, and our push for instant gratification, seems that more and more of us …2017/02/27Musings2017-02-27 17:29:05
After the Election 2016Every time I look at this political phenomenon I think of the movie “Wizard of …2016/11/09Freedom Watch2016-11-09 12:15:16
Testing the Gear 360When I was deciding on the 360 camera to purchased one of my biggest questions …2016/09/24Hobbies and other Spices2016-09-24 00:10:07
Lee Ranch – a generation later.I recently found my way onto the Lee Ranch to shoot some scenes from our …2015/10/11All things Family2015-10-11 16:54:49
Quick Trip to Gatlinburg – Landing Sequence (IFR transition)Didn’t know Kim had videoed this. We went to Gatlinburg over July 4th – no …2015/06/25All things Family2015-06-25 22:27:46
Family Visit at Mike and Deb’s. Videos from a UAV.It’s just the size and price of our toys – right? Great day – Look …2015/03/30All things Family2015-03-30 10:25:40
Christmas Toys for all good Girls, Boys and PapasNeat new Toy. Checking it out for Nathan……2014/12/20All things Family2014-12-20 19:24:04
Sam – July 1985 – 22 June 2014Sam – Yellow Nape Amazon Today I lost my good friend Sam. He was my …2014/06/23All things Family, Tribute2014-06-23 00:21:41
David and Ken – August 1988 – Hike to Table RockI just began a transfer of all my old VHS and DV tapes (including super-8 …2014/06/10All things Family2014-06-10 15:22:58
Her Soul is Her OwnRecently, I was flying my airplane on a business trip. It was one of those smooth …2014/06/05Aviation2014-06-05 22:31:26
Aunt JoyThis week we lost our beloved Aunt Joy. She was my father’s sister. I wrote …2014/03/22All things Family, Tribute2014-03-22 18:36:54
Our Problems in a NutshellMy Musings on a Saturday Morning 1. Corporate Influence on Wealth & Ethics Most production, …2013/10/05Musings, Politics2013-10-05 20:54:51
A Self ReminderOn Saturday Kim and I had a fantastic day. We decided to take full advantage …2013/09/22Musings2013-09-22 13:23:54
Been Gone a While – but where?This website is important to me yet I have not really shown that to be …2013/09/07Musings2013-09-07 16:00:29
Can’t Run a WhorehouseMany people may recall the Mustang Ranch brothel out in Nevada. It was $100 million …2012/11/02Freedom Watch, Politics2012-11-02 13:24:29
Are Civil Rights and Fair-Play the Domain of Democrats? It’s What’s We’ve Been Told.We live in a world of false information. It is always a challenge to find …2012/10/10Freedom Watch2012-10-10 19:00:26
Confusion, Knowledge and the Search for Relative TruthConfusion comes about by a condition of having all particles in motion. To visualize this, …2012/03/17Musings2012-03-17 19:31:13
USE OF CESIUM CHLORIDE TO CURE MALIGNANCIES (and article by Dr. Howenstine, MD)USE OF CESIUM CHLORIDE TO CURE MALIGNANCIES By Dr. James Howenstine, MD. June 29, 2004 …2012/03/17Health2012-03-17 19:29:33
We Must Know and Insist Upon Our Bill of Rights – or They’ll Vanish!If a nation expects to be ignorant and free…it expects what never was and never …2011/12/06Freedom Watch, Politics2011-12-06 09:44:08
Another One FallsHerman Cain, whom I’ve stated earlier I admire, is now in a battle against the …2011/12/04Freedom Watch, Politics2011-12-04 11:48:18
Four Types (perhaps 5)I don’t like over simplified classifications – most fail to span their subjects. However simplicity …2011/12/04Freedom Watch, Musings, Politics2011-12-04 11:14:21
Audit of the Federal Reserve Reveals $16 Trillion in Secret BailoutsThis is an article, not written by me, that I think is worth reprinting. (Please …2011/12/04Freedom Watch, Politics2011-12-04 10:09:06
I Am Beginning To Like Herman CainHerman Cain is impressing me. He is direct, he looks the interviewer in the eye, …2011/11/11Freedom Watch, Politics2011-11-11 22:51:49
Thoughts on the Humanities and LiberalismI want to express another thought which underlies much of my political and philosophical views. …2011/10/27Freedom Watch, Musings, Politics2011-10-27 12:29:05
Our Tax System explained in BeerI thought I would post this little piece that I came across. It was not …2011/10/23Freedom Watch2011-10-23 21:35:09
Rewarding Down-StatisticsThere is a simple datum that I have grown to believe and have observed: “You …2011/09/16Freedom Watch2011-09-16 13:43:31
Creation and ArtMost of us are artists. I believe it is an innate part of being human. …2011/09/09Hobbies and other Spices, Music, Musings2011-09-09 15:08:33
Group Insanity and Being OneselfI watched with embarrassment as Carrot Top made fun of Dick Cheney’s heart condition as …2011/09/03Musings2011-09-03 12:12:10
Happy Birthday to KimIt is a precious circumstance that I share my life with a superlative being.  I …2011/08/28All things Family2011-08-28 10:36:52
Past Disappears with TimeI was looking through Google Earth and found my old neighborhood in Dayton, Ohio. I …2011/08/28Musings2011-08-28 09:17:45
Federal Governmental Control Over our LivesAs Lazarus Long (a 2000 year old man) said: Political tags–such as royalist, communist, democrat, …2011/08/28Freedom Watch2011-08-28 09:04:43
Hey – We ALL make mistakesIt is interesting, however, that certain people get passes. Other political figures (who shall go nameless but …2011/08/15Freedom Watch2011-08-15 13:33:51
Government considering renting out properties that they have foreclosed.This question was posed today: News came out yesterday that the Obama Administration is considering …2011/08/12Freedom Watch2011-08-12 18:40:16
Federal Budget 101This was sent to me by a friend – a good point: The U.S. Congress …2011/08/04Freedom Watch2011-08-04 10:51:23
DO WE SEE BEAUTY?THE SITUATION In Washington , DC , at a Metro Station, on a cold January …2011/07/31Musings2011-07-31 20:53:27
My RingJewelry has never been something that I value much. I  skipped the bracelets and the …2011/04/15All things Family, Musings2011-04-15 21:52:20
Ely’s April 2011 VisitLiving up here at Love’s Landing places us a bit far from the kids and …2011/04/10All things Family2011-04-10 20:14:05
Perhaps All of us Have Some PrejudiceIf you look at what prejudice is, it is simple. It is prejudging. Unfortunately the …2011/04/01Freedom Watch, Musings, Politics2011-04-01 15:35:21
The Day the Democrats Took OverThe day the Democrats took over control of Congress was not January 22nd 2009, but …2010/09/21Politics2010-09-21 10:31:36
A First – I’m pretty sureToday, a unique picture was taken. We did it in the spur of the moment …2010/08/22All things Family2010-08-22 17:15:00
How Did Jefferson Know?John F. Kennedy held a dinner in the white House for a group of  the …2010/06/23Freedom Watch, Politics2010-06-23 13:07:22
Why Ham Radio?Some folks ask why would anyone have an interest in Amateur Radio. Our world is …2010/06/06Ham Radio2010-06-06 10:30:34
Spinning the clockWhat spins your clock? For me, there are activities so absorbing that I realize, a …2010/06/02Musings2010-06-02 21:35:40
Avatar – the movie. A few thoughts.We saw Avatar twice – both in 3-D.  It is a visually stunning  work of …2010/01/24Musings2010-01-24 21:15:38
POCKETSAs a fellow of a few years I have watched styles come and go. My …2010/01/10Musings2010-01-10 10:48:55
An Old Dog – New Lessons.Learning is a lifetime experience. Being humble or being able to be humbled is skill …2009/11/24Aviation2009-11-24 22:48:31
Paul Harvey was a National TreasureIn 1964, the late radio commentator Paul Harvey broadcast the following commentary. It bears repeating …2009/11/22Freedom Watch2009-11-22 21:22:20
Pictures are worth (di da di da di da)2009/10/03Musings2009-10-03 16:45:22
GreensleevesHave always found this to be a simple but beautiful melody from days gone by. …2009/08/24Music2009-08-24 21:32:01
Night and Day by Cole PorterI wrote a piece about my mother (posted on KenRisley.com). There I spoke of a …2009/08/24Music2009-08-24 20:33:14
Thomas Jefferson (a quote)“Our legislators are not sufficiently apprised of the rightful limits of their powers; that their …2009/08/03Freedom Watch2009-08-03 21:21:08
Several Key Points in the current Health Bill (as of July 2009)While the Health Care System really needs reform, the current bill is not the right …2009/08/03Freedom Watch2009-08-03 21:19:20
Healthcare Reform – Yes; This monstrosity – No!We hear folks tearing down the current system as well as the proposed government system. …2009/08/03Freedom Watch2009-08-03 21:17:19
The Burning Question – “Was I heard?”We are, or have been, burdened by countless communications that were never acknowledged. These communications …2009/08/01Musings2009-08-01 17:51:53
Ridge Soaring in UtahKim and I had the opportunity to participate in some ridge soaring in Utah. Following …2009/07/30Aviation2009-07-30 21:30:46
Families – and Our Abilities to See ThemHave you ever noticed how family are the ones that love you most but often …2009/07/26All things Family2009-07-26 18:00:27
The Underlying Economic Problem and What You Can Do.This is not pretty – but it is a succinct statement of negative factors to …2009/07/26Freedom Watch2009-07-26 11:06:12
OSHKOSH Pilgrimage 2001Kim and I launched in our little airplane from Florida to Oshkosh. We had our …2009/07/25Aviation2009-07-25 09:18:04
The Slippery SlopeAccording to the IRS’s own data, the bottom 50% of wage earners in this country …2009/07/24Freedom Watch2009-07-24 17:47:33
Homeward Bound in my SteamPowered AeroplaneWas on a business trip. I always carry a video for business documentations. While coming …2009/07/22Aviation2009-07-22 21:54:17
Life and other MattersWhether Thomas Aquinas (c. 1224-1274) debated over how many angels could dance on the head …2009/07/13Musings2009-07-13 22:08:06
A pilot protests Customs “check”This article is a reprint from Av-Web. It is the transcription from a podcast. Please …2009/07/08Aviation, Freedom Watch2009-07-08 10:30:27
Bric-a-bracIf I am doing my job right, this should the only post that will be …2009/07/07Bric-a-brac2009-07-07 23:30:28
Auditing the Federal ReserveThere is a move a foot to Audit the Federal Reserve. Though many in the …2009/07/07Freedom Watch2009-07-07 21:28:27
The “Cyber Bullying” Act – How Freedoms are StolenWhat you are about to read demonstrates the way the our freedoms are stolen. For …2009/07/04Freedom Watch2009-07-04 13:18:56
Flying and Diving Trip to Key WestMy sons and I took a weekend to fly down to Key West for some …2009/07/03All things Family, Aviation2009-07-03 22:15:45
Sailing Trip from Tampa to Key WestA few years ago my dad wanted to use that sailboat that had been sitting …2009/07/03All things Family, Hobbies and other Spices2009-07-03 21:37:09
Oshkosh – a pilgrimageKim and I flew to Oshkosh. Our airplane was loaded to the gill with the …2009/07/03Aviation2009-07-03 13:20:12
The Effects of the new Energy BillI am reprinting this article below, by Matt Badiali. The Government Is About to Pull …2009/07/03Freedom Watch2009-07-03 10:05:03
CatI am NOT a cat person. But I could be accurately called an “animal” person. …2009/07/02All things Family2009-07-02 22:46:46
MomEarly memories are difficult to sort, at times. The fleeting pictures with differing indices of …2009/06/30All things Family, Tribute2009-06-30 23:03:04
The Full Circle of TwitterI enjoy Twitter quite a bunch. It works if one participates. Here is one guy’s …2009/06/25Musings2009-06-25 12:52:38
Energy TaxI will fully admit that I have equivocated on this issue over the years. As …2009/06/09Freedom Watch2009-06-09 11:15:08
Does History Repeat Itself?Most young folks (and other older ones too) believe that what happens at any given …2009/04/08Musings2009-04-08 15:42:26
Post-Election 2008The election is over – Obama won. It is inevitable after any election that part …2008/11/15Musings2008-11-15 10:00:01
The Election 2008I wrote this Friday evening  before the election – mostly to my family but also …2008/11/15Musings2008-11-15 09:39:29
Let’s keep some things in perspective.People tend to believe that what is happening now is the worst ever. Global warming …2008/09/23Musings2008-09-23 21:04:35
Leo’s GoodHey guys. Here’s another nutty animation from my “warped” mind. Enjoy! I was goofing around …2008/09/22Animation2008-09-22 22:46:25
A Risley Claim to “Cute”This little gal can’t talk yet – but if she could I think I know …2008/09/16All things Family, Animation2008-09-16 22:00:48
the OlympicsLike many in our country I watched part of the Olympics beamed in from Beijing. …2008/09/10Animation2008-09-10 20:21:47
A Poem to SonIn 1986 I was in my office after having just spent a few moments with …2008/08/15All things Family, Tribute2008-08-15 09:21:23
Happy Birthday, DadHow can any of us begin to show the proper appreciation for our parents. I …2008/08/14All things Family, Animation2008-08-14 22:59:00
Another GenerationAs members of the human race, each of us should be forgiven for that occasional …2008/07/14All things Family2008-07-14 20:47:44
Airport Community LivingIn 2004 my wife, Kim, and I decided to live the ultimate dream of most …2008/06/29Aviation2008-06-29 20:11:03
HAPPY 50th to my Sister CarolJune 12th, 1958, my little sister came into this world and has been messing with …2008/06/12All things Family, Animation2008-06-12 00:14:54

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