Monthly Archives: April 2009
The Long Good Friday
Lent is over and today is Good Friday and I have the duty at the Medical Center that I work at. Yesterday I celebrated a Maundy Thursday Liturgy here, and today we had our Good Friday service. Since I am … Continue reading
Filed under Religion
More on our Unsung Heroes-Military Advisers, Past and Present
Iraqi COP on Syrian Border While many people know about conventional military campaigns through the plethora of books, articles and electronic media outlets, the subject of advisers is on that is seldom touched upon. This is true in history, journalism … Continue reading
Filed under Foreign Policy, History, Military
The Dangerous and Often Thankless Duty of Military Advisers
Me with Advisers to the 2nd Border Brigade with Bedouin Family on Syrian Border 23 December 2007 There are a group of US Military personnel that are seldom thought of or mentioned in the wars that we are waging in … Continue reading
Filed under Foreign Policy, Military, PTSD
So this is it what it feels like to be the Anti-Christ…Cool
Note: I received a reply from a Jehovah’s in reply to my “Saturday Morning Distractions…” post from a Witless Witness, defending, or witnessing to his faith. While I appreciated his input, I have to say that is was long, pedantic … Continue reading
Filed under Loose thoughts and musings, Religion
Holy Week Superstitions
Holy Week is a funny thing for me. While I generally look forward to Easter, I always have a sense of foreboding. I think this actually goes back to childhood. Family members dying around the time, major events and crisis’s … Continue reading
Filed under Loose thoughts and musings, PTSD, Religion
Lenten Journal: Passion Sunday
Lent has been interesting this year. I did a number of things different. First off I decided that I would try to be happy and not morose. It seemed to have worked, with few exceptions my mood has definitely been … Continue reading
Saturday Morning Distractions-Jehovah’s Witnesses at the Door
Me and Molly, Canine Terrorist and defender of the Realm reading my blog. The morning was quiet, too quiet. I had taken a leisurely light breakfast of Kellogg’s Special K with cinnamon and pecans and sliced fresh bananas, with my … Continue reading
A Beautiful Day for a Ball Game
“You should enter a ballpark the way you enter a church.” Bill “Spaceman” Lee Me with California Angels Manager Lefty Phillips in 1970 Today was one of those rare early April Hampton Roads days…it was really a pleasant day. High … Continue reading
Baseball is more than a Game, it is a Gift from my Dad
Baseball, it is said, is only a game. True. And the Grand Canyon is only a hole in Arizona. Not all holes, or games, are created equal.” George Will Baseball has always been a source of enjoyment for me. I’ve … Continue reading
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The Unprincipled World of World Net Daily
I wonder about some folks sometimes. I’m a want to get along kind of guy. I always believe that there is room for spirited debate in the political process of the country. I believe that the opposition party to the … Continue reading
Filed under History, Lies of World Net Daily, Politics
