The king wanted to go fishing. He called on the royal weather forecaster and inquired as to the weather forecast for the next few hours. The weatherman assured him that there was no chance of rain in the coming days, … Continue reading
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Tom, over at DaddyBear’s Den is out with the last installment of the Minivandians tale! From the young prince’s competition in the derby of wooden chargers to the tales of his family’s past come close calls, challenges, and triumph! When … Continue reading
Hard to believe I’ve been at this blogging thingie for 10 years now… Much less that anyone is still reading my brain drippings after 10 years… 3600 posts, 49,600 comments, and right at 4.8 million views. Wow… Thank you to … Continue reading
Gah… On the road and didn’t check, per my luck, scheduler didn’t… Sorry! This is one of those bills/issues that are creeping out of committees nationwide, concerning liability of banning guns without adequate security measures… Kansas Senators on Tuesday backed … Continue reading
Memories… from 45 years ago… I was one of those kids, in a brown shirt. A video tribute to the young folks who work the Navy’s aircraft carrier flight decks, which when operating – regardless of world events – have … Continue reading
And then there’s this… On May 15 the New York Times editorial board suggested it is a “bizarre premise” to push campus carry on the grounds that allowing law-abiding students to shoot back will make them safer. Full article, HERE. … Continue reading
As I sit here staring at a blank screen once again, I come back to a conversation from dinner last night… Why do we write? I do, because I can’t afford the bar bills… Writing is, by it’s nature, a … Continue reading
In May 1941, Representative Edith Nourse Rogers of Massachusetts, the first congresswoman ever from New England, introduced legislation that would enable women to serve in the Army in noncombat positions. Rogers was well suited for such a task; during her … Continue reading
To all those women who bore us, raised us, and kicked us out into the world, our thanks to you on this and every day…. Hug your mother, and let her know you love her. … Continue reading
I’m back at the writing on Grey Man #5, here’s one from this week. Surprise, surprise Jesse and Felicia loaded up the Suburban with the kids, Felicia hopped in the back seat and they headed to town, leaving the men … Continue reading