#150—The Seabag

Trivia Questions (Answers @ end) My first encounter with a “seabag” was actually a duffle bag. A World War II vintage duffle bag, to be precise. I was eight years old—a short little towhead blond who loved the outdoors and… Read more#150—The Seabag

#139—Is This What I Signed Up For?

Carrier Sunset

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.

#84—Those First Few Weeks…

Trivia Questions (Answers @ end) Who said, “You only live once, but if you do it right, once is enough.”? In what movie (and who said it) did we hear: “We’re not hosting an intergalactic kegger down here.”? In what… Read more#84—Those First Few Weeks…

#79—What Did You Do in the Navy, Granddad?

Trivia Questions (Answers @ end) Who said, “The only person who never makes a mistake is the person who never does anything.”? In what movie (and who said it) did we hear, “I feel the need… the need for speed.”?… Read more#79—What Did You Do in the Navy, Granddad?

#74—Spit Shining in COVID Times

Trivia Questions (Answers @ end) Who said, “If there’s a book you really want to read, but it hasn’t been written yet, then you must write it.”? In what movie (and who said it) did we hear, “I’m going to… Read more#74—Spit Shining in COVID Times

#73—Boot Camp: “Hello Dollys…” and Other Things I Can’t Forget

Trivia Questions (Answers @ end) Who said, “At my funeral, take the bouquet of flowers off my casket and toss them to the crowd. You know… to see who’s next.”? In what movie (and who said it) did we hear,… Read more#73—Boot Camp: “Hello Dollys…” and Other Things I Can’t Forget

#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

#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

#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…

#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