Colonel Richard J. Muraski, Jr.

An old friend from college, Richard "R.J." Muraski, Jr. was recently named as the Commander of the Fort Worth District of the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers. This is a big job with serious responsibilities, but he is a smart guy with excellent experience (see below).

He graciously invited me to the "Change of Command Ceremony," and it was an honor to see him officially installed as the commanding officer. One fun note: the out-going commander, Colonel Christopher W. Martin, invited another friend of mine to give the opening invocation! This was well done by Michael J. Mocek, Deputy District Engineer (Ret.), who is now a deacon at Holy Family Catholic Church.

Shakespeare in the Park - Dallas

I went to see "The Taming of the Shrew" with my sister Teresa Flannery, two of her children (Megan and Conor), niece Allison Stanley, and nephew Sam Womack. This version was set in the American Old West, with cowboys and cowgirls!