Category Archives: Patriotism

Respecting the Presidency

I have been guilty here of late, of referring to the President of the United States as “Dear Leader.”  It was intended as an expression of total disrespect – a ‘takeoff’ on the Dear Leader of North Korea.  Not necessarily … Continue reading

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Force Protection

This is a headline I recently saw: “U.S. forces in Guam issue safety alert after Marines attacked by local gang” Apparently some off-duty Marines and sailors were assaulted while on ‘shore leave’ downtown.  Ok… these kids have enough to deal … Continue reading

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A Box of Rocks

I needed a few stones to finish a garden project, so yesterday I went to a local ‘stonery’ and bought a ‘box of rocks.’ As I was about to leave a thought came to me: ‘I am carrying a box … Continue reading

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Memorial Day – 2012

My daughter-in-law sent this picture to me last night. Noah is almost 4 now.  I don’t know if he can yet grasp the significance of his gesture here, but I do.  His military lineage goes back at least 4 generations…  … Continue reading

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