Monthly Archives: July 2014

My Crazy-Ass Neighbor…

Let me tell you about my ‘crazy-ass’ neighbor… Lauri and Gary moved in next door to me maybe 21 years ago or so; in 1992 – ’93.  I really liked Gary right away; Lauri, not so much.  My “defensive senses” … Continue reading

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Registering a Canoe in Ohio

So Chris B. comes over from Missouri to spend a couple days with me, just to hang out this past weekend.  I knew Chris from the Air Force.  He had been my crew chief on my last flight. On Friday … Continue reading

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TBT: 10 July 2014

TBT: (Throwback Thursday) – This is a toothpick holder Mom picked up in Okinawa, in 1953 – ’55.  It was always somewhere in our kitchens from Okinawa to Tucson to Ramey (Puerto Rico), Westover AFB, MA, France and Germany while … Continue reading

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The BratBase – A Concept

And, what about a “BratBase?”  A place where Military Brats could visit to relive the experiences of their youth?  ‘Reveille’ in the morning, ‘Retreat’ at 1700 hours followed by ‘Taps’ at 2200 hours.  The lullabies of our youth…  And of … Continue reading

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