Witty, humorous, and even some serious articles written by one of the original purveyors of hixnews.com, the late "Buffalo" Bob Casale. Enjoy!

When things go wrong, as they sometimes will,
When the road you're trudging seems all uphill,
When the funds are low, and the debts are high,
And you want to smile, but you have to sigh,
When care is pressing you down a bit,
Rest, if you must, but don't you quit!
Click here to continue reading May 2017: Volume 17 - Issue 8


It really breaks your heart to know that we didn't know this goes on every Friday, well at least I didn't know. Instead, I guess the media feels it's more important to report on Hollywood stars as heroes. I hope this article gives you a sense of pride for what our men and women are doing for us, every day, as they serve in the armed forces here and abroad.
Click here to continue reading April 2017: Volume 17 - Issue 7

The liquid inside young coconuts can be used as a substitute for Blood Plasma.
Click here to continue reading March 2017: Volume 17 - Issue 6

This day started out as one of the most beautiful days we had during the most uncomfortable winter in California during December 1966 that continued into 1967. Joyce was off from school for this Washington Day holiday and I was off from all my navy duties.
We decided the night before that we would take a day trip to Lake Tahoe. It was a 3-3-1/2 hour trip from our base house on Skaggs Island in Sonoma Valley of California.
Click here to continue reading February 2017: Volume 17 - Issue 5
Casale's Corner - Harry & Bess
Harry Truman was a different kind of President. He probably made as many, or more important decisions regarding our nation's history as any of the other 42 Presidents preceding him. However, a measure of his greatness may rest on what he did after he left the White House. The only asset he had when he died was the house he lived in, which was in Independence Missouri.
Click here to continue reading January 2017: Volume 17 - Issue 4

Imgur is the best place to share and enjoy the most awesome images on the Internet. I subscribe and found the following that you might find interesting.
Click here to continue reading December 2016: Volume 17 - Issue 3