#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

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”

#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…

#39 – Good Morning to ya, Kitty Hawk!

Trivia Questions (Answers @ end) Who said, “If you tell the truth, you don’t have to remember anything.”? Who said (and what movie), “Are you still an effective team.”? In what song (and who sang it) did we hear the… Read more#39 – Good Morning to ya, Kitty Hawk!

#38 – Hook, Line & Sinker

Trivia Questions (Answers @ end) Who said, “The greatest source of happiness is the ability to be grateful at all times.”? Who said (and what movie), “Go ahead, make my day.”? Who sang (and what song) the following lyrics:I never… Read more#38 – Hook, Line & Sinker

#37 – Hawaii, One Word: Beautiful!

Trivia Questions (Answers @ end) Who said, “Some journeys take us far from home, some adventures take us to our destiny.”? In what movie (and who said), “Carpe diem. Seize the day, boys. Make your lives extraordinary.”? Who sang (and… Read more#37 – Hawaii, One Word: Beautiful!