I was brought up in the Northeast U.S. where I learned as a young boy of seven that harsh winters and thirty foot snowdrifts can be made fun if you intend them to be. I traveled much as a young lad and found that you could learn as much on a farm as in a city. Early on I decided I wanted to be a Philosopher but that goal was always invalidated as too flighty and impractical. As I grew up it puzzled me why people acted in irrational ways. After completing the traditional forms of education I traveled and decided life may answer questions for me.
I traveled in high and low circles; from factory workers to college professors and computer analysts and from motorcycle clubs to musicians and high tension linemen I looked and learned. While learning the ropes I even learned to tie a few good knots.
Since the Vietnam war was going on at the time I decided to join the Air Force and see the world. Leaving my Harley behind I joined at the ripe age of nineteen. I only spent four years in the service but in that time I had interesting duty. I was in an airborne radar squadron and had temporary duty in many parts of the world.
I served in Japan, Korea, Thailand, Vietnam and touched downed in many other parts of Asia. I did temporary duty on select crews to give the then President Nixon extra radar surveillance on certain occasions. I was in Asia twice, the first tour took quite a toll on me. The second time I spent longer in Asia than the first time; but I came through it much better, the war didn’t bother me like before. Vietnam was not a joy ride but using the principles that I had learned over the years helped get me through it.
Your questions about life and why people act the way they do can be answered. If you would like me to help you take your next step feel free to contact me. I will do my best to serve.
James Newell, TIR Facilitator
Wallace, Idaho
Phone: 208 556 5299 – or e-mail me for a FREE interview.