Monthly Archives: April 2009
How can a Opening Day Rain Out be God’s Will?
Tonight was where I need to take exception with Saint Augustine and John “no I’m not having fun” Calvin. Now I have to admit that I am not a very good Augustinian or Calvinist unless perchance it suits me at … Continue reading
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The Church of Baseball at Harbor Park- Opening Day Tomorrow
The 1972 Oak Park Little League Rams sponsored by Alex Spanos. I am to the left of the coach in the back row. “Little League baseball is a very good thing because it keeps the parents off the streets.” Yogi … Continue reading
These Boots were Made for Walking: The Navy NWU Suede boots
Well I have been wearing the new “Navy Working Uniform” now for a couple of weeks. This is my user evaluation. I wrote a while back about the Navy going to this uniform whose camouflage serves no real purpose, other … Continue reading
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Long Goodbyes- Letting go when a parent has Alzheimer’s disease
Better Times: Jeff, Dad and Me in front of California State Capitol around 1972-1973 We all hit times of transition in our lives. Sometimes these involves moves, job changes and relationship changes. However the hardest seem to be the passage … Continue reading
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Here’s to you Jackie Robinson
“He led America by example. He reminded our people of what was right and he reminded them of what was wrong. I think it can be safely said today that Jackie Robnson made the United States a better nation.” – … Continue reading
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Death and Taxes
As usual I procrastinated on my tax return until the last minute, got it in with a couple of hours to spare thanks to H&R Block Tax Cut 2008. Thankfully we got some of our annual contribution to the Federal … Continue reading
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Minor Holy Days…The Tapping of the Maibock
Today was the occasion of a minor feast at the beginning of the Easter season. Of course such things are important. As Benjamin Franklin said “Beer is living proof that God loves us and wants us to be happy.” Today … Continue reading
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The Call
Note: To clear up some confusion my references to “The Deity Herself.” God is neither male nor female and Scripture records that God made Man and Woman in his image, not just Man. Likewise there are both male and female … Continue reading
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Alleluia! Memories of Easter…Past and Present
Easter aboard USS Hue City CG-66 off the Horn of Africa 2002 I find Easter to be an interesting time. I tend to get reflective and while I do joyfully say “Alleluia! Christ is Risen!” I also tend to be … Continue reading
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In Memorium: Chief John Ness and LCDR Jim Breedlove USN
LCDR Jim Breedlove (Left) and Senior Chief John Ness 1975-76 Edison High School NJROTC I have found that as I get older I find there are moments where eras end. Today was one of those days. I came home from … Continue reading
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