Preface: LtCol S.x MacTemplar -Shadow Warrior

Where to begin? It seems that war is just too big of a topic for Hollywood to handle in 90-110 minutes. Go figure. I know I can’t do it justice in 300-plus pages, either, but it will be more accurate than anything Hollywood can dish up. I suspect what people want from Hollywood is to … Continue reading Preface: LtCol S.x MacTemplar -Shadow Warrior →

Spanish Language, Death & War, Wise Men & Fools

The poem below is found on a memorial near the town of Recogne, Belgium; and was written by a participant in the Battle of the Bulge. We have only died in vain if you believe so You must decide the wisdom of our choice by the world which you shall build upon our headstones. And … Continue reading Spanish Language, Death & War, Wise Men & Fools →

Preface: LtCol S.x MacTemplar -Nomad Gigolo Warrior King

Preface: 50 Shades of Simon – Redux

Almost Heaven

foot massage My gf (at the time) and owner of this massage studio is on her knees in the white shirt. She is of the Lisu Hill Tribe and lost her baby brother when he was 3-4 years old. She said, in a nut shell, he died because they were poor. Americans have no idea … Continue reading Almost Heaven →

Good Morning from the Land of Smiles

In the country of my birth my views are intolerable and my existence is unacceptable. Change my mind.

Border Run in Pix – Redux

Thought You’d Gone Crazy or Something

That’s what my younger brother (then 15 years old) said to me (16, dangerous with a car and drivers license) after my dip in the lake. One summer we both got jobs on the local 9 hole public golf course. $1.25 an hour and we were worth almost every penny of it. The course manager … Continue reading Thought You’d Gone Crazy or Something →

Quick Note: Haakon “Hawk” Dahl’s Current Per Diem: $367.00 plus salary.

He is probably getting a tax free family seperation allowance as well. Win-Win! A US Navy Reservist 'temporarily' activated to serve in Washington DC (also the cities of Alexandria, Falls Church and Fairfax, and the counties of Arlington and Fairfax, in Virginia; and the counties of Montgomery and Prince George's in Maryland) is given a … Continue reading Quick Note: Haakon “Hawk” Dahl’s Current Per Diem: $367.00 plus salary. →

nCOVID-19 Alert Redux (originally posted 2 Feb 2020)

Something is not right. This very deadly virus originated from the same province within China where they also have a biological weapons type laboratory. It is late here and that is all I've got for now but you will be hearing more about this soon enough. China is suppressing the truth as per SOP and … Continue reading nCOVID-19 Alert Redux (originally posted 2 Feb 2020) →