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An Unexpected Reunion

Posted on April 9, 2019 by

“Run Silent, Run Deep” was a Veteran’s Day homage of sorts to those who served and their families. Using the stories of my father and brother as examples, I hoped to raise awareness of the problems veterans and their families … Continue reading →

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Incoming!

Posted on March 26, 2019 by

“INCOMING!” is the last thing anyone wants to hear in a war zone. It means you have seconds to find cover before the stuff hits the fan. In the modern world, outside of the numerous battle zones spread across the … Continue reading →

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So Far As It Depends On You – Part 2

Posted on October 4, 2017 by

Part 1 of this piece concluded with the statement that the friend in question was no longer trustworthy. The piece further opined maintaining a relationship with someone who is untrustworthy is risky at best, foolish or dangerous at worst. And, … Continue reading →

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Monkey Business

Posted on August 2, 2017 by

It seems every pundit, news source, or so-called authority of any kind is quoting polls, surveys, or statistics these days. Anyone with knowledge of polls, surveys and statistics likely laughs themselves silly or grinds their teeth until their head hurts … Continue reading →

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Collateral Damage

Posted on April 11, 2017 by

President Trump’s critics love to hammer him over his “xenophobic” tendencies. They claim his efforts to control the number of questionable refugees and illegal immigrants entering the country are the products of his bigotry and hate. When confronted with evidence … Continue reading →

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Simplistically Speaking

Posted on April 4, 2017 by

If only the woes of the world could be solved with a meme! It would be grand if one could post a meme, a symbol or a photo-shopped miracle cloud formation that would magically inspire people to see the error … Continue reading →

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Stuck in the Middle

Posted on May 16, 2012 by

Politics, the news, and life today remind me of a song from the early 1970s. “Stuck in the Middle With You” by the group Stealers Wheel made about as much sense as any popular song from that era, which is … Continue reading →

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