Monthly Archives: October 2009

October 12, 2009

Bring Out the Brooms: Dodgers, Angels, Yankees and Phillies Advance to League Championship Series

So far the MLB playoffs have not disappointed unless you are a Cardinals, Twins, Red Sox or Rockies fan. There was a lot of drama, great play, and miraculous comebacks and for the shear sake of humanity some bad calls … Continue reading →

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October 11, 2009

Major League…Jake Taylor, Ricky Vaughn and Me…

Tom Berenger and Charlie Sheen in Major League Today after doing some work around the house and hanging around with Molly the dog as the Abbess has been away most of the week, I set about working on my first … Continue reading →

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October 10, 2009

Unequal Allies: Lessons from The German’s and Their Allies on the Eastern Front for Today

Patton with French Renault F1 Tank in WWI One of the problems that any coalition of unequal partners as is the case in Afghanistan is the role of the lesser partners, their capabilities and limitations imposed on them by their … Continue reading →

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October 8, 2009

The First Aircraft Carriers Part One: The First American Flattops- Langley, Lexington and Saratoga

Aircraft over Saratoga Note: This is the first in a series on the early aircraft carriers. Two others will follow on the British and Japanese carriers. My dad was a Chief Petty Officer in Naval Aviation. As such I grew … Continue reading →

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October 7, 2009

I Won’t Eat Tripe…Especially the Religious Kind: An Encounter on a Social Networking site

I’m at home on leave dealing with some unexpected family concerns which will work out but necessitate a couple of days off. As a result I am trying to make the best of things working around the house and watching … Continue reading →

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Tagged as boston red sox, christian orthodoxy, colorado rockies, creeds and councils, early church, ecumenial councils, faith seeking understanding, los angeles dodgers, new york yankees, philadelphia phillies, re-imagining the church, religious tripe, social networking sites, st louis cardinals

October 6, 2009

How Padre Steve’s Teams did in 2009 and What a Game…Twins Win in 12

The 1972 Oak Park Little League Rams, American League Champs, Padre Steve’s One and Only Trip to the Post Season Well, I gave my divisional playoff picks last night and as I start this post the Twinkies and Pussy Cats … Continue reading →

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October 5, 2009

Padre Steve’s MLB Divisional Playoff Picks

Looking Forward to the Playoffs Well sports fans it is October and with the exception of the 163d game in the AL Central between the Twinkies and the Pussy Cats we are ready for the playoffs to begin. Tomorrow’s one … Continue reading →

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October 4, 2009

This is Nuts…The “Conservative Bible Project”

I Guess Bible Translations Fit Here Too, Maybe the Conservative Bible Project will make Him Happy I ran across this initially on Blogger Polycarp’s site and initially thought that it had to be some kind of joke as it sounds … Continue reading →

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October 3, 2009

Quick Thoughts and Thank You’s

Milestone Birthday Well friends, today is going to be a busy day as I get ready for the final part of the Abbesses’ milestone birthday celebration. Tonight we are having friends over to celebrate and it should be nice. Only … Continue reading →

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October 2, 2009

Going to War: Building Blocks for Success at TQ

Note: This is the latest chapter of my “Going to War” series which documents my deployment with RP2 Nelson Lebron to serve as the Religious Support Team for all advisors in Al Anbar Province. Previous posts of this series are … Continue reading →

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Monthly Archives: October 2009

Bring Out the Brooms: Dodgers, Angels, Yankees and Phillies Advance to League Championship Series

Major League…Jake Taylor, Ricky Vaughn and Me…

Unequal Allies: Lessons from The German’s and Their Allies on the Eastern Front for Today

The First Aircraft Carriers Part One: The First American Flattops- Langley, Lexington and Saratoga

How Padre Steve’s Teams did in 2009 and What a Game…Twins Win in 12

Padre Steve’s MLB Divisional Playoff Picks

This is Nuts…The “Conservative Bible Project”

Quick Thoughts and Thank You’s

Going to War: Building Blocks for Success at TQ

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