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July 31, 2009

Going to War: Planes, Pit Stops, Patriots and Pubs… the Flight to Kuwait

WWII Troopship USS Cape San Juan 1943 Going to war now days is certainly different than it was a generation or two back.  Back in World War II and Korea the primary manner in which troops deployed to and returned … Continue reading →

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April 14, 2009

Minor Holy Days…The Tapping of the Maibock

Today was the occasion of a minor feast at the beginning of the Easter season. Of course such things are important.  As Benjamin Franklin said “Beer is living proof that God loves us and wants us to be happy.” Today … Continue reading →

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