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Paul Woodford is a former USAF F-15 pilot who lives in Tucson, Arizona.
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Creek Nickel

Posted on March 8, 2023March 9, 2023 by Paul Woodford

Fifteen years later Donna crossed paths with the wife of one of my instructor pilots, who seemed surprised to learn we were still in the Air Force. She was amazed Donna and her trouble-making ways hadn’t tubed my career years ago.

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Air-Minded: PASM Photoblog XXV

Posted on March 6, 2023March 6, 2023 by Paul Woodford

There isn’t much new on display since my last update in October 2022, but I snapped a few photos anyway.

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Expensive(r) Hobby Update

Posted on March 4, 2023April 1, 2023 by Paul Woodford

I think I’m ready now to stop adding watches to my collection (I hear Donna saying “yeah, right” from the other end of the house).

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Threats & Trespassers

Posted on March 2, 2023March 3, 2023 by Paul Woodford

Meanwhile, it’s snowing.

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I, Robot

Posted on February 26, 2023February 26, 2023 by Paul Woodford

Until today, I assumed any college prof or magazine editor would be able to spot AI-generated material from a mile away.

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Polenta for Breakfast

Posted on February 25, 2023February 25, 2023 by Paul Woodford

Donna made polenta last night.

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Way Down Upon the Swanee River …

Posted on February 21, 2023February 21, 2023 by Paul Woodford

The title of this post is, of course, from Stephen Foster’s song, “Old Folks at Home.” Which is where we are, thank goodness.

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Paul’s Book Reviews: Fiction, Science Fiction, Mystery

Posted on February 20, 2023February 20, 2023 by Paul Woodford

Did an AI write this? Damn, AI’s come a long way. But it still has a long way to go.

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