Monthly Archives: October 2009
Reformation Day: How Martin Luther and Hans Kung Brought Me to an Anglo-Catholic Perspective, a Book and Bible Burning Reaches Ludicrous Speed and Yankees take Game Three 8-5
Today is Reformation Day that is right sports fans, Reformation Day. Now most people, unless they are Lutheran or a really “reformed” Presbyterian or Reformed Church kind of Christian have no clue about this. However when a young Priest and … Continue reading
One Square Mile of Hell: The Invasion of Tarawa
On November 20th 2009 the Marine Corps and especially the 2nd Marine Division will mark the 66th anniversary of the amphibious assault on the Tarawa Atoll and the island of Betio. It was fought at a great cost but would … Continue reading
Filed under History, Military, world war two in the pacific
The World Series: Cliff Lee was Amazing and the Yankees come back, the Influenza Outbreak, a Visit Home, and Honors to the Fallen by the President
“The only thing that matters is what happens on the little hump out in the middle of the field.” Earl Weaver A. J. Burnett dominated the Phillies in Game 2 Last night we were treated to one of the best … Continue reading
Filed under Loose thoughts and musings
Going to War: Life at TQ, Chuck Norris Visits and Mass Casualties
While we prepared for our first mission we adjusted to what life was like on a large airbase and logistics hub. Ta Qaddum is one of the larger Iraq Air Force bases from Saddam’s time but has a history going … Continue reading
Filed under iraq,afghanistan, Military, Tour in Iraq
Padre Steve’s World Series Prediction and Book and Bible Burning Update
“The key to winning baseball games is pitching, fundamentals, and three run homers.” Earl Weaver C C Sabathia Well Baseball Fans here we are, the day before the beginning of the World Series of Baseball to be played between the … Continue reading
Lessons for the Afghan War: The Effects of Counterinsurgency Warfare on the French Army in Indo-China and Algeria and the United States Military in Vietnam
Note: This is an article that I wrote for a class a year ago which has been updated in order to show the lessons of history that can be useful in the current wars in Iraq and Afghanistan. French Foreign … Continue reading
Filed under History, iraq,afghanistan, Military, vietnam
Halloween Book Burning Update: Bring the Marshmallows Please!
The good folks at Amazing Grace Baptist Church under the direction of the Grand Master Pastor Marc Grizzard in Canton North Carolina have announced that the Halloween Book and Bible Burning is still on. If I lived down there I … Continue reading
Filed under Religion
The Uneasy Alliance: The Army and Government during the German Revolution and Civil War 1919-1922
Introduction The Kapp Putsch The German Revolution of 1919 and civil war is important for those who study highly developed states when they enter a period of social and political upheaval. Often such upheavals occur following military defeats or economic … Continue reading
34 Hours: Reflections on Family, Service and Baseball amid Life and Death
John Lackey and the Angels fought back to Send the ALCS back to New York defeating the Yankess 7-6 in Anaheim Photo by Stephen Dunn/Getty Images I’m a bit reflective today after a long on-call duty in the medical center … Continue reading
Filed under alzheimer's disease, Baseball
