Jan 1, 2022 | Uncategorized |
Costa Mesa, Ca. January 1, 2022 Dear Family & Friends: During the darkest days of World War II, King George VI came to the microphone of the BBC to deliver the annual Christmas message to the British Commonwealth. He spoke these eloquent and immortal words:* I...
Nov 22, 2021 | Uncategorized |
Costa Mesa, California November 22, 2021 Dear Family & Friends: I am proud to report that Ollie and his Dad, Simon, completed a Half Marathon in Orange County on November 7, 2021. “Life to the Fullest” is our goal for Ollie. Congratulations to Ollie & Simon! I...
Oct 1, 2021 | Uncategorized |
October 1, 2021 Costa Mesa, Ca. Greetings Family & Friends: I hope you had a great Summer and your Fall has started with great promise for the future. My last post was in May of this year. The time seems right for an update. My last big adventure was a...
May 15, 2021 | Mountaineering |
Costa Mesa, California May 15, 2021 Dear Family & Friends: The 2021 Everest season is in full swing. Covid 19 dominated the early news because of the fresh outbreak of the deadly virus in India, Nepal and even Everest Base Camp. Most teams have elected to hunker...
May 4, 2021 | Uncategorized |
Costa Mesa, Ca. May 4, 2021 Dear Family & Friends: Sharon Smestad Burke is the love of my life. We met at Burbank High School in 1960. I was a senior and she was a junior. We married in my first year of college. In June, we will celebrate our 60th wedding...
Apr 15, 2021 | Uncategorized |
Costa Mesa, California April 15, 2021 Dear Family & Friends: Have you ever wondered how cases are argued in the United States Supreme Court? I didn’t think so, but I’ll continue anyway with this off-topic post. The Supreme Court has been in the news recently and...
Mar 26, 2021 | Mountaineering |
Costa Mesa, California March 26, 2021 Dear Family & Friends: Mark Pattison is a former NFL Player, philanthropist, successful entrepreneur and current executive at Sports Illustrated. He hosts a highly acclaimed podcast called “Finding Your Summit.”...
Mar 15, 2021 | Mountaineering |
Costa Mesa, California March 15, 2021 Dear Family & Friends: The Everest climbing season is about to begin. The season opens in early April and ends with the arrival of the Monsoons in early June. For those of you who follow the teams, or are just interested in...
Jan 15, 2021 | Mountaineering, Uncategorized |
Costa Mesa, Ca. January 15, 2021 Dear Family & Friends: Jerry Schemmel is a sportscaster who hosts a very popular radio show in Denver, Colorado called “Amazing Americans.” Jerry was formerly the play-by-play voice of Major League Baseball’s...
Jan 1, 2021 | Uncategorized |
Costa Mesa, Ca. January 1, 2021 Dear Family & Friends: As we gratefully wave goodby to 2020 and welcome 2021, my Annual New Year’s message has special significance. Bill Burke _______________ During the darkest days of World War II, King George VI came to...
