A couple of videos…

First, a ‘cautionary’ tale from Rio…“Pacification” of neighborhoods in Rio; first they bring in special forces in APCs, the helicopters,  then the special police…And they are STILL targets after pacification…And next, although long, a good one from Penn & Teller on gun … Continue reading

Random stuff…

It’s Friday, all kinds of ‘bad’ stuff is on the horizon, and frankly I just don’t feel like dealing with that s**t tonight…So I’m broiling a steak (not allowed to have a grill- so sue me), some rabbit food, and … Continue reading

Middle East Memorial…

I have to admit I’d never heard of this memorial to our fallen military members…It’s in Marseilles, IL off I-80.  Anybody else know about this or has ever been there?And it came on the news last night that Gen Norman … Continue reading

Back in battery…

Survived the trip (again)…Good to see kids, friends, family; but it DOES beat one down a bit…Especially when it’s cold/rainy/nasty weather.  One pic and a movie, and my butt is heading for “MY” bed… 🙂This was the sunset in Sacramento … Continue reading

A "Character" has passed…

Charles Durning passed away on Christmas Eve. He was known for his ability to play a wide variety of roles on stage and on screen and also could dance!But not many know that Private Durning also hit the beach on … Continue reading

Doing stuff…

Spending time with the family, go read those on the side bar. I’ll be around tomorrow. … Continue reading

Random Christmas things…

Lots of interesting tidbits HERE about Coke and Santa… I wish all of you a Merry Christmas or your holiday of choice, and a healthy and joyful 2013.   As lights glitter in store windows, and carolers urge us to … Continue reading

Santa’s Checkride…

Kick the tires, light the fires, first one in the air is lead, and brief on Guard… er… wrong checklist…Gotta get that checkride in before tonight…Can’t do a ‘regular’ military one… 🙂 … Continue reading

Twas the Night before Christmas…

A few different versions… HO HO HO! T’was the night before Christmas – Old Santa was pissed He cussed out the elves and threw down his list Miserable little brats, ungrateful little jerks I have a good mind to scrap the whole works I’ve busted my … Continue reading

Santa is a WOMAN???

YMMV on this one…I think Santa Claus is a woman…. I hate to be the one to defy sacred myth, but I believe he’s a she. Think about it. Christmas is a big, organized, warm, fuzzy, nurturing social deal, and I have … Continue reading