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Election Smoke and Mirrors
Mark Twain is quoted as having said “If voting made any difference, they wouldn’t let us do it.” It can be tempting to believe that if you follow politics at all. Cynicism and doubt rear their ugly heads and drag … Continue reading
Our National Anthem
Francis Scott Key wrote his famous poem “The Star-Spangled Banner” as he witnessed the bombardment and defense of Ft. McHenry in Baltimore Harbor during the War of 1812. Key chose the English tune “To Anacreon in Heaven” (written @ 1775 … Continue reading
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Tagged America, Fourth of July, Independence Day, National Am]nthem, patriotism, Star Spangled Banner
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Once and Always
It’s said “There’s no such thing as an ex-marine”. The same can be said of all branches of the Armed Forces. Of my 50 plus years, I only spent 12 years with the Coast Guard, and yet, my identity, outlook, … Continue reading
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Tagged 9/11, Air Force, Armed Forces, Army, Coast Guard, D-Day, Heritage, Honor Guard, Legacy, Marines, Military Families, Navy, patriotism, Photography, US Miliatry, Veteran's Day
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Freedom’s Torchbearers
On this 238th anniversary of the birth of the national experiment in freedom we call “The United States of America”, I propose we peruse the primary principals, principles and processes which produced our “Proclamation de la Liberté”, or, Declaration of … Continue reading