LIght Blogging and Commenting…

Due to work related stuff, gonna be off the grid for a couple of days… Should be back Saturday-ish…Go read the good folks on the sidebar, they are MUCH more interesting than I am. … Continue reading

Communications, or Lack Thereof…

I ‘know’ I’ve had one of THOSE weeks, and seems like I’m not the only one… A magazine recently ran a ‘Dilbert Quotes’ contest. They were looking for people to submit quotes from their real-life Dilbert-type managers. These were voted … Continue reading

Puns… Love em or hate em, they ARE funny…

Those who jump off a bridge in Paris are in Seine . A man’s home is his castle, in a manor of speaking. Dijon vu – the same mustard as before. Practice safe eating – always use condiments. Shotgun wedding … Continue reading

Here’s Your Hope and CHANGE…

How do you like it now??? Item January 2009 TODAY % chg Src Avg.. Retail price/gallon gas in U.S. $1.83 $3.85 79.6% 1 Crude oil, European Brent (barrel) $43 $105 147.7% 2 Crude oil, West TX Inter. (barrel) $38..74 $108 … Continue reading

Armed Forces Day…

President Harry S. Truman led the effort to establish a single holiday for citizens to come together and thank our military members for their patriotic service in support of our country. On 31 Aug 1949, Secretary of Defense Louis Johnson … Continue reading

Gen McChrystal cleared of Violations…

Interestingly enough, from ABC news…A military investigation has cleared Gen. Stanley McChrystal and his staff of violating military policy in their interactions with a Rolling Stone reporter. The ensuing article, portrayed General and staff frustrated with Washington policymakers and disrespectful … Continue reading

Veteran’s Golf Course…

Fantastic idea, and it’s truly nice to see that people like Jack Nicklaus are supporting it…And they have made accomodations with the specialized carts, and actually planned the course where it can be used by the folks, including driving on … Continue reading

Lest We Forget…

A Must Read before we go into the Holidays with OUR families: God (or your deity of choice) bless all our Soldiers, Sailors, Airmen and Marines. On Nov 13, 2010 Lt General John Kelly, USMC gave a speech to the … Continue reading

Veterans’ Day…

If you know a veteran, please thank them today for their service. If you don’t, please take a minute and say a prayer for all the veterans who didn’t come home… To all my friends who served, a toast- “Absent … Continue reading