Category Non-Historical Asides
The First Sign of Spring-It is finally here or at least just around the corner.
I saw this today and just had to throw it out there. Â Feel free to berate me in the comments if you dislike it.
I hope all my readers have a Happy New Year!  Especially those troops deployed, may they stay safe, come home healthy to their families, and most of all be Victorious!
I would like to wish everyone a very Merry Christmas with a special thought to all military personnel who have to spend this holiday away from their family as they serve their countries. Â They are not forgotten.
Ran across this video on Youtube. I for one, think it is hilarious. That is a Magpie and I don’t know what language they are speaking but it sounds like Czech or Polish to me.
A Lesson in Irony.
The Food Stamp Program, administered by the U.S. Department of Agriculture, is proud to be distributing the greatest amount of free meals and food stamps ever. Meanwhile, the National Park Service, administered by the U.S. Department of the Interior, asks us to "Please Do Not Feed the Animals." Their stated reason for the policy is because the animals will grow dependent on handouts and will not learn to take care of themselves.
This ends today's lesson.
Got this in an email from my Dad. Funny and sad at the same time. A Lesson in Irony. The Food Stamp Program, administered by the U.S. Department of Agriculture, is proud to be distributing the greatest amount of free… Continue Reading →
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OK, this a quick update because I can only type with my left hand. The surgery went well yesterday and now i am sitting around learning that i am definitely not left-handed. the drain gets removed today and i should find… Continue Reading →
I will have shoulder surgery today and will probably not be doing a lot of typing for at least the next two weeks when I will have to be in a sling. Â Unfortunately, it is my right shoulder getting… Continue Reading →
“Of all tyrannies, a tyranny sincerely exercised for the good of its victims may be the most oppressive. It would be better to live under robber barons than under omnipotent moral busybodies. The robber baron’s cruelty may sometimes sleep, his… Continue Reading →
I figured I would embed both of the videos I took in Iraq in 2004 on the site. I have included brief captions below each video. plus, I took them all personally, none of them are graphic and… Continue Reading →
Gotta catch those terrorists, the video below admits of no more comment. Â I am actually speechless. This kid looks more terrified than terrorist. Don’t forget, they are doing this to Americans, makes you feel real safe doesn’t it? I start… Continue Reading →
Saw this update on SFC Taylor’s case yesterday and decided to add it to my page as well. From the LA Times: Court-martial decision postponed for soldier in Afghan shooting. His Article 32 hearing, the military equivalent of… Continue Reading →