Monthly Archives: January 2011
The Graf Zeppelin and Aquila: Dreams of the Axis Carrier Air Enthusiasts
While the U.S. Navy, the Royal Navy and the Imperial Japanese Navy developed mature Fleet Air Arms and the French Navy experimented with the conversion of a Normandie class battleship hull into a carrier the Bearn the German Kriegsmarine and … Continue reading
Filed under History, Military, Navy Ships, world war two in europe
Introduction to “I Believe please Help Me Believe: The Apostle’s Creed for those Who Struggle with Faith”
“God weeps with us so that we may one day laugh with him.” Jürgen Moltmann This is the first of a series of essays on the topic of doubt and faith related to the Apostle’s Creed. There was a time in … Continue reading
Filed under christian life, faith, Pastoral Care, philosophy, PTSD, Religion
A Matter of Honor: Padre Steve Defends the Navy in Firing Captain Owen Honors
Captain Owen Honors Note: I am a career Naval Officer with a further 17 ½ years service in the Army. I have served at sea, ashore, in combat and commanded an Army Medical Company during the Cold War. I have … Continue reading
Filed under Loose thoughts and musings
The Coming of Orwell’s 1984 27 Years Late….So Much for Timing
Yes my friends is finally 1984, well the Orwellian kind. I remember the first 1984, back in the good old days of the Cold War and all that. But that 1984 was more of a number and not very Orwellian. … Continue reading
Filed under History, Military, national security, philosophy, Politics
New Year’s Resolutions and the Problem of Forgiveness
“New Year’s Day… now is the accepted time to make your regular annual good resolutions. Next week you can begin paving hell with them as usual.” Mark Twain I don’t do New Year’s resolutions well. Usually mine are not … Continue reading
Filed under christian life, faith, Pastoral Care, philosophy, Religion
