And now for something really differrent
Tell me you didn't laugh when you watched this:
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The law of gross tonnage
On the road again, deep in the heart of Virginia. Raining like all get out this evening. Accordingly, abandoned plans for a night out. For the second time in two years a Japanese destroyer has proved...
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Busy week…..
Greetings from the Eastern Shore! Spent 4 hours driving here last night for the last part of this particular trip. Regular posting will resume this weekend. In the meantime. Its Friday! Time to think...
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600 miles.
Drove back to DC this afternoon after spending the morning at Wallops Island. If you ever stay in Pokomoke Maryland-bring a good book. There's not much to do. All I did was drink beer last night and...
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Taking it to a new level….
Of hating the Yankees. I discovered a web site for people like me who just can't stand them: They have published a convienient guide for the rest of us on how to get through the Series: Yankee Haters’...
View ArticleLive blogging game five….
S.O is watching " Antiques Roadshow" on the big TV. Accordingly I am in the bedroom watching the series. So , just like keeping score at the ball park-I thought I'd try something new. Live blogging...
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The mirage….
As previously noted, I stopped at the Naval Academy while on my way home from Wallops Island. As they were getting ready for their parade. I thought I would stay and watch it. I have not been to USNA...
View ArticleSpread the word…..
Phibian posted this. When I saw it-I just had to send it far and wide. This is so true of my Navy, and a lot of other places in DOD. Are they listening? Nope. Sign No. 1: Conspicuously posted vision...
View ArticleReunion Time
No post probably till Sunday. Heading to Charleston for my reunion at a REAL military college. Remembering a time when men were men-and women were outside the barracks waiting for their men in...
View ArticleRavages of age……
10:38 and I'm back in the room. That, in and of itself, is a sad commetary of my current state in life. Saw lots of old friends. What has always amazed me, is that we cannot see each other for five...
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Now its time to go back to the real world.
Got home late last night-work was very busy today. But it was a great weekend! More to come tomorrow. And the Steelers won!
View ArticleThoughts about Fort Hood…….
The tragic events at Fort Hood, happened as I was in transit last Thursday. I've been going back and forth as to whether to write about it-and indeed what to write. First of all-I have found myself...
View ArticleNever placing the blame where it belongs……..
Over at another blog, there is yet another tired old rendition of the refrain, "The surge worked-and Obama pissed it all away." Its a tiresome song that gets played over and over again, and the usual...
View ArticleWith clockwork precision
A mass shooting happens in America every three to four months or so. Charleston, home of my beloved alma-mater, took its turn in the barrel yesterday. CHARLESTON, S.C. — A white gunman opened fire...
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The wrong people are winning
Well, now that really bad things are going on, its probably time for me to get back to work. I have a lot to say about a lot of things-but just can't seem to either find the time or the volition to...
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Recent Reading
Besides the volume of recent work, I have been deeply involved in several books recently. Not really an excuse for my lack of steady posting, but it did provide a different sort of diversion. Below...
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Going Nordo.
Walking up the brow this weekend and going haze gray and underway. No wait a minute, the ship is white. How about , "Bright white and out of sight!"? Either way posting will be non-existent for a bit....
View ArticleThe power of how one uses language.
Over at Balloon Juice, Annie Laurie has found this interesting video that analyzes the way Donald Trump uses language and how he organizes his thoughts. Bottom line: Because Trump is a salesman more...
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Oh about that GOP debate last night
You know Ted Cruz fucked up when he gives Donald Trump, that Donald Trump, a chance to be elegant. I'm no big fan of New York City, but Cruz probably wishes he had not broken out the dog whistles:...
View ArticleThe prodigal son returns
I'm back in shopping mall this week for a variety of reasons. Had some medical stuff done, did some stuff related to the S.O. Permanent Residence Card, and checked on my house. I also got to sit...
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