Category Archives: Family

Family Fire Re-Cap…

Posted on March 30, 2010 by

As I had briefly touched on yesterday my daughters home, pets, years of accumulated what-nots, furniture, every piece of clothing and other miscellaneous property that would cover everything else (literally everything) went up in an inferno… They are trying to pick … Continue reading →

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Twitter and Facebook Access for US Troops…

Posted on February 27, 2010 by

Back in my day social media consisted of burning circles in the waters off the coast of war torn Liberia, Africa (Operation Sharp Edge). We [Marines] took turns going into the radio room aboard ship (USS Ponce LPD-15) and talked … Continue reading →

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11 Year Old Shoots Bear…

Posted on November 17, 2009 by

Posted by dtodeen There is real hope and change here folks. A real story, not some feel good “hope and change” story. I am a city dweller, I hate it, but necessity and wanting 500 channels on a huge HD … Continue reading →

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Crashed and Burning…

Posted on October 21, 2009 by

Once flying high and feeling bullet proof. The joy ride, or the ride of joy, abruptly coming to a halt. In a metaphorical sense it’s been like the twin engines of an airplane being shot out and catching fire simultaneously. … Continue reading →

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