A random walk with Gene

End of Year Grab Bag

Dec 30, 2010 at 12:45 pm by admin

Over a year ago I wrote a byline for TAPPI about change, obviously referring to the change in the Presidency. Quite frankly the political events of this fall both nati.... Read More

Oh Deer

Dec 09, 2010 at 06:47 am by admin

Many of my friends have hit deer in this state. Up until two weeks ago I had not. But now I had … or rather have. Hit a deer that is. I always thought if you w.... Read More

River Thoughts

Nov 01, 2010 at 01:03 pm by admin

My daughter-in-law works for an import/export company in Savannah, GA. She forwarded us a press release the other day announcing that the port of Savannah is the 3rd l.... Read More

Two Friends

Sep 24, 2010 at 04:15 pm by admin

Two friends in my life taught me lessons about living after “retirement.” The first was many years ago. One of the folks at the mill developed cancer.... Read More

Diamonds in the Rough

Aug 26, 2010 at 02:39 pm by admin

Last week it was time for my obligatory annual PSA test and doctor’s visit. This has become the new “root canal” as my most disliked process, but i.... Read More