240 years ago, this country was founded on these words… IN CONGRESS, July 4, 1776. The unanimous Declaration of the thirteen united States of America, When in the Course of human events, it becomes necessary for one people to dissolve … Continue reading
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It is the late summer of 1940, and the Battle of Britain is at it’s height. Racing for the coast, following a bombing mission over southern England, a straggling He111 of KG55 has been attacked by a Spitfire of RAF … Continue reading
Iceland signed yesterday a joint declaration on defence matters with the United States – including a “temporary presence of the US Army” in Iceland. The declaration is an addendum to the deal signed back with the US Government back in … Continue reading
Looks like PPP is now back to just PP… Kaya was born just after noon today 8lbs 11.5oz. Baby and momma are both doing well. NOW it’s gonna get interesting for Vito…LOL And I’m a grandpa again… Sigh… … Continue reading
In the wake of the Orlando atrocity, and Istanbul, we have new polls out… In a new Gallup poll released, a nearly two-to-one margin of Americans (64 to 34 percent) think that increasing the number of people carrying concealed handguns … Continue reading
It’s summer time, and coming up on the 4th… Fireworks and… For whatever reason (maybe it’s the damn near 100 degrees), I’ve been thinking about home-made, hand cranked ice cream… We used to do this at all the family reunions, … Continue reading
No politics… 🙂 h/t JP … Continue reading
I think… It’s pretty bad when I LOSE weight during a party weekend… But I’m back in battery… More or less… 🙂 Seriously, thanks to all those who helped this weekend with the cooking, cleaning, and moving crap around as … Continue reading
All good things must come to an end, and so the party has… A few of our favorite things… And shrimp! 🙂 Most folks departed today, but it’s been a good two days, lots of good conversation, sly humor, puns, … Continue reading
Mark Postlethwaite has been doing aviation art for quite a while, and does excellent work. His site is HERE, where you can see other paintings he’s done. … Continue reading