Yesterday’s Heroes

Growing up I was exposed to a very eclectic mix of music. From classical to rock, folk to barbershop and just about everything in between. Through my mom’s side of the family I was introduced to Big Band, Swing and Jazz. My grandfather held a Masters Degree in music, played multiple instruments, taught clarinet and [...]

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Hollywood: Yesterday Versus Today

I received this in an email from my dad quite a long while ago, but I felt it was still appropriate just because, well, Hollywood can’t keep their anti-everything views to themselves “On The Flip Side of Hollywood: In contrast to the ideals, opinions and feelings of today’s “Hollywonk” the real actors of yesteryear loved [...]

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A Quote for Today

“We Americans have many grave problems to solve, many threatening evils to fight, and many deeds to do, if, as we hope and believe, we have the wisdom, the strength, the courage, and the virtue to do them. But we must face facts as they are. We must neither surrender ourselves to a foolish optimism, [...]

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Rest

William Adolphe Bouguereau’s Rest “And God blessed the seventh day and sanctified it: because that in it He had rested from all His work which God created and made.” (Genesis 2:3)

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A Mother’s Perspective

Grey Eagle of A Female Soldier 2 writes wonderful tributes to the troops and our fallen heroes. She also includes articles from other writers who are also serving or have loved ones serving. This is an exerpt from an article written by Susan Diaz, which Grey Eagle has posted on her blog. Susan has a [...]

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Backyard

Rain, rain and more rain. This is about how our backyard is looking right now! The new top picture is actually my backyard! My daughter took the picture for me with her digital camera.

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Remember

“It’s the Soldier, not the reporter Who has given us the freedom of the press. It’s the Soldier, not the poet, Who has given us the freedom of speech. It’s the Soldier, not the politicians That ensures our right to Life, Liberty and the Pursuit of Happiness. It’s the Soldier who salutes the flag, Who [...]

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They Are Not Numbers

Go here and listen to PFC Thomas Tucker's last call home. "Be proud of me Mom, I am defending my country." It breaks my heart! These boys were slaughtered and their bodies booby-trapped in order to kill those coming to claim them. These insurgents and Al Qaeda terrorists are not honorable in any way…they are [...]

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A Must Read

Valiance Outweighs Abuse Allegations

The allegations about Marines killing civilians in Haditha last year are bad enough. But what’s worse is that one possible incident of abuse so easily overshadows the efforts of U.S. forces who struggle daily to prove we are not the Great Satan.

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Sadness and Heartbreak

Bodies of Missing U.S. Soldiers Recovered Painting: A Comforting Friend by Arthur Wardel

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