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#63—“Last Call… 2020”
Trivia Questions (Answers @ end) Who said, “The meaning of life is to give life meaning.”? In what movie (and who said it) did we hear, “Just keep swimming.”? Who sang (and what song) did we hear the following:It could… Read more#63—“Last Call… 2020”
#60—December 7, 1941: “A date which will live in infamy”
My dad fought in Europe during WWII. He was one of the reasons I joined the military. While he served as an officer in the U.S. Army, I joined as an enlisted man in the U.S. Navy. We periodically talked… Read more#60—December 7, 1941: <em>“A date which will live in infamy”</em>
#58 – “Nuggets of Normalcy” – Thanksgiving Style
What’s Thanksgiving in Florida without a Pecan Pie?
#56 – Veteran’s Day & Happy 1st Anniversary, “A Veteran’s Journey”
Happy 1st Anniversary… One year ago today, I launched “A Veteran’s Journey.” For me, it was appropriate to get underway on Veteran’s Day. I’m a U.S. Navy veteran and served four years: 1973-77. My rating was an Aviation Boatswain’s Mate-Handler… Read more#56 – Veteran’s Day & Happy 1st Anniversary, “A Veteran’s Journey”
#50 – Where Has the Time Gone? It’s all Relative…
Trivia Questions (Answers @ end) Who said, “’Old Age’ is defined when you finally know everything, but you start to forget everything you know.”? In what movie (and who said it) did we hear the following? “Three things to remember… Read more#50 – Where Has the Time Gone? It’s all Relative…
#45 – WWII Baptism by Fire, 76 Years Ago
My dad, Capt. A.Z. Adkins, Jr., fought with Patton’s Third Army during World War II. “Pop” was a 22-year-old officer, an 81mm mortar section leader, in Company H, a heavy weapons company in the 2d Battalion of the 317th Infantry… Read more#45 – WWII Baptism by Fire, 76 Years Ago
#43 – Port Call: Hong Kong
Trivia Questions (Answers @ end) Who said, “You can’t go back and change the beginning, but you can start where you are and change the ending.”? Who said (and what movie), “I don’t know. I’m making this up as I… Read more#43 – Port Call: Hong Kong
#32 – Memorial Day – 2020
I didn’t know him personally, but he was my father’s best friend during World War II. They shared many hard times together, but also a few laughs along the way. Such is the way with combat veterans. My father never… Read more#32 – Memorial Day – 2020
#29 – May 8, 1945: “Ours is a Quiet Celebration”
Today is Friday, May 8, 2020. Normally, I post a “Navy Friday Funny” to help blast you into the weekend. But today, I’m changing things up. There’s a reason… stay with me here. Today is “VE-Day,” otherwise known as Victory… Read more#29 – May 8, 1945: “Ours is a Quiet Celebration”