#141—Letter Writing: A Different Generation

Trivia Questions (Answers @ end) In one of my earliest blogs, I wrote about letter writing, asking the question, “Does anybody write letters anymore?” Back in the ‘70s (I’m a “child of the ‘60s”), there was no e-mail and there… Read more#141—Letter Writing: A Different Generation

Navy Friday Funny – How to Simulate the Life of a Sailor, Part 2

So… you wanted to know what it’s like being a sailor, living aboard a small floating city, and generally what it’s like being at sea for months at a time. Well, here are a few (oh yeah, there are plenty more) suggestions,… Read moreNavy Friday Funny – How to Simulate the Life of a Sailor, Part 2

Navy Friday Funny – How to Simulate the Life of a Sailor

So… you wanted to know what it’s like being a sailor, living aboard a small floating city, and generally what it’s like being at sea for months at a time. Well, here are a few (oh yeah, there are plenty… Read moreNavy Friday Funny – How to Simulate the Life of a Sailor

#140—Car v Utility Pole… Never a Good Scenario

Trivia Questions (Answers @ end) “Engine One, Engine Four. Vehicle crash. West University Avenue and 22nd Street. Respond.” I’m in the conference room downstairs, studying for a Physics exam the next day. Most of the other firefighters are reading, watching… Read more#140—Car v Utility Pole… Never a Good Scenario

Navy Friday Funny – The Chief & the Gunny

Each military branch of the United States has its own cultures, language, and traditions. In the Navy, the Chief Petty Officer serves a dual role as both a technical expert and as a leader; emphasis being more on leadership. There is always… Read moreNavy Friday Funny – The Chief & the Gunny

#139—Is This What I Signed Up For?

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A Navy F/A-18E Super Hornet takes off from the flight deck of the USS Dwight D. Eisenhower in the Atlantic Ocean. Navy Petty Officer 3rd Class Cameron Pinske.

Navy Friday Funny – Don’t Mess with a Senior Chief

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Each military branch of the United States has its own cultures, language, and traditions. In the Navy, the Chief Petty Officer serves a dual role as both a technical expert and as a leader; emphasis being more on leadership. There… Read moreNavy Friday Funny – Don’t Mess with a Senior Chief

#138—Sleep Problems

Trivia Questions (Answers @ end) a. “In Dreams”   Patsy Cline b. “Dream On”  Hall & Oates c. “A Head Full of Dreams” Roy Orbison d. “You Make My Dreams Come True”  Coldplay e. “Sweet Dreams”  Aerosmith “Tom, do you ever… Read more#138—Sleep Problems

Navy Friday Funny – The Veterans’ Bar

Each military branch of the United States has its own cultures, language, and traditions. In the Navy, the Chief Petty Officer serves a dual role as both a technical expert and as a leader; emphasis being more on leadership. There is always… Read moreNavy Friday Funny – The Veterans’ Bar

#137—Hookers…

Trivia Questions (Answers @ end) This past weekend, I took part in the Sunshine State Book Festival, an annual event for authors and publishers. Over 150 authors were there, including me. Like many others, I had several stacks of my… Read more#137—Hookers…