#66—Paying It Forward

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Trivia Questions (Answers @ end) Who said, “Never look back unless you are planning to go that way.”? Who said (and in what movie), “Those who are happy are not without pain, they just know how not to be controlled… Read more#66—Paying It Forward

#65 – IYAOYAS

Trivia Questions (Answers @ end) Who said, “There are far, far better things ahead than any we leave behind.”? In what movie (and who said it) did we hear, “Laugh it up, fuzzball.”? Who sang (and what song) did we… Read more#65 – IYAOYAS

#64—“General Quarters, General Quarters…”

Trivia Questions (Answers @ end) Who said, “Look deep into nature, then you will understand everything better.”? Who said (and what movie) did we hear, “Fasten your seatbelts. It’s going to be a bumpy night.”? Who sang (and what song)… Read more#64—“General Quarters, General Quarters…”

#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>

#59 – The Night We Foamed the Airport Runway

Trivia Questions (Answers @ end) Who said, “I am thankful for all of those who said NO to me. It’s because of them I’m doing it myself.”? Who said (and in what movie), “You go. We go.”? In what song… Read more#59 – The Night We Foamed the Airport Runway

#58 – “Nuggets of Normalcy” – Thanksgiving Style

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#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”

#55 – Here, Hold My Beer—Skydiving

Trivia Questions (Answers @ end) Who said, “The three best things in life are: a good landing, a good orgasm, and a good bowel movement. Landing on an aircraft carrier at night is one of the few opportunities in life… Read more#55 – Here, Hold My Beer—Skydiving

#53 – You Always Remember Your First…

Trivia Questions (Answers @ end) Who said, “Don’t be afraid of being different. Be afraid of being the same as everyone else.”? Who said (and what movie), “This rates about a 9.0 on my weird shit-o-meter.”? In what song (and… Read more#53 – You Always Remember Your First…

#44 – When Life Hands You Lemons…

Trivia Questions (Answers @ end) Who said, “If you must look back, do so forgivingly. If you must look forward, do so prayerfully. However, the wisest thing you can do is to be present in the present… gratefully.”? In what… Read more#44 – When Life Hands You Lemons…