Monthly Archives: December 2011
The Last Troops Leave as Sunnis Quit Iraqi Parliament
The final contingent of American Soldiers except those assigned to the US Embassy. The last US military installation in Iraq, Camp Adder near Nasiriya during the cover of night to avoid traffic jams and for their security. As the 500 … Continue reading
Filed under History, iraq,afghanistan, middle east, Military
It’s a Dog’s Life
“The dog is the most faithful of animals and would be much esteemed were it not so common. Our Lord God has made His greatest gifts the commonest.” ― Martin Luther “Petting, scratching, and cuddling a dog could be as … Continue reading
Filed under dachshunds
All I want for Christmas is Christmas and Our Country Back not another Political Debate
I don’t know about you but apart from the bad political theater I wish that it was like December 2012 so I could celebrate Christmas in peace, except that if it were I would miss a full baseball season. I … Continue reading
Filed under christian life, faith, Loose thoughts and musings, philosophy, Politics, Religion
The Good the Bad and the Ugly: The Day in Sports
Well sports fans it has been a day hasn’t it? Now most of my day has been spent in transit getting Judy and Molly down to North Carolina so I can go back to work and give Judy a chance … Continue reading
Filed under Baseball, football, sports and life
GO NAVY! BEAT ARMY! Padre Steve is Passionate About Navy
I have always been a fan of Navy. I was born in a Navy hospital and grew up as a Navy Brat. My dad was a Navy Chief Petty Officer and retired from the Navy in 1974. However my dad … Continue reading
Filed under Just for fun, Military, sports and life, US Navy
The First Shot: USS Ward at Pearl Harbor
LT William Outerbridge was new to command. The Lieutenant and veteran of 14 years of service had taken command of the elderly destroyer USS Ward (DD 139) less than 24 hours before she began her weekend Anti-Submarine patrol of the … Continue reading
Filed under History, Military, Navy Ships, world war two in the pacific
Marking the Illusion of Peace: December 6th 1941
A great war was already going on in Europe, Asia and the Middle East but most Americans lived as if war would never happen. It didn’t seem to matter that that Nazi Germany had conquered all of Western Europe and … Continue reading
Filed under History, Military, national security, world war two in the pacific
Padre Steve Loves the MLB Winter Meetings now More than Ever, Ron Santo Elected to Hall of Fame and Happy “Repeal Day!”
The Big Prizes at the Winter Meetings: Albert Pujols and Prince Fielder (Photo Jeff Curry/US Presswire) “You win pennants in the off season when you build your teams with trades and free agents.” Earl Weaver Yes my friends it is … Continue reading
