February 2: Ordinary Time

That’s the liturgical season that comes after Epiphany, which ends today, February 2. We all know “ordinary” means quotidian, uninteresting. But it also means ..basic, reliable, and relating to a duty attached to one’s office or station in life. F’rinstance, it used to refer to the standard bill of fare of an inn or restaurant. … Continue reading February 2: Ordinary Time →

Time To Reduce Dependence On China

-My latest video covers all important “Rare Earth Elements” -How the USA gave up its dominant position -China took the lead & blackmailed other nations -India started very early in 1950 but didn't realize the criticality of this field (To turn the English subtitles on pause the video and press the double CC symbol on … Continue reading Time To Reduce Dependence On China →

Book Review: Operation FREE BIRD

This time with meaning (AKA link). https://www.smashwords.com/books/byseries/52530/newest This would be the second book written based upon my life and times.

My Dad

Maybe because it's winter, I have been thinking lately about something that happened 8 or 9 winters ago. My Dad continued driving until he was 91 years old. One day, when my Dad was around 90, I was outside my parents' house as my Dad was making his way to his car. He fell. He … Continue reading My Dad →

_Virga Joy_: A Review (By Request) Redux

I can finally tear myself away from re-reading it long enough to post a review of Virga Joy, a seamless collaboration by the unbeatable tag-team of Douglas Kimball and our own Simon Templar. (I had a chance to enjoy this book in an online serialization prior to publication, and bought it on its release date.) … Continue reading _Virga Joy_: A Review (By Request) Redux →

No Greater Love: Blackwater Operatives are Merciful…

And they deserve our everlasting gratitude. The men who volunteer to join Blackwater know that they are more at risk than pretty much everyone else in the military. They do it out of love for America and for Americans. Laying down your life for your countrymen is The most merciful thing anyone can possibly do. … Continue reading No Greater Love: Blackwater Operatives are Merciful… →

Paris Nights With Blondie

Saw Santana in St. Louis, MO 1979(?)

https://youtu.be/H34BgCdH7aY One could not have possibly avoided breathing in copious quantities of second hand marijuana smoke.

Bonnie Raitt – Knick of Time

https://youtu.be/ztkpEJOJGDI

Winning the Peace (Ch. 4) Redux

Winning the Peace (WTP and/or WP – Willy Pete?), and the FAOs in the program are organized within each partner nation similarly to an infantry platoon reinforced. Platoon commander (O-5), platoon sergeant (E-8), corpsman, radio telephone operator (RTOs), squad leaders (O-4), fire team leaders (O-3), and grunts (enlisted advisors). The total number of individuals deployed … Continue reading Winning the Peace (Ch. 4) Redux →