Life is a journey, one step followed by another…
Veterans Day is Tuesday, November 11 I’ve always tried to honor Veterans Day, even as a kid. My dad fought in WWII, and he took time for remembrance and taught me the importance and respect for veterans. I felt I… Read moreBlog #204 – Veterans Day 2025
A “Chance” Meeting? Last week, a group of us Rebuild volunteers completed rebuilding a porch in Gainesville. We had rebuilt the front porch a couple of weeks earlier but couldn’t finish the one in the back because the lumber store… Read more#201—The Journey Continues
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 – The Senior Walmart Greeter
Trivia Questions (Answers @ end) Do you remember when you first joined the Navy (or military … it really doesn’t matter which branch)? Do you remember the recruiter who totally agreed that whatever job you selected was “The best job… Read more#196—Your Mission … Should You Decide to Accept it
I’m part of a group of volunteers, commonly known as “ERT.” UMCOR (United Methodist Committee on Relief) Early Response Teams are often called out soon after a disaster. In Florida, that’s usually a hurricane, flooding, or tornadoes—sometimes they’re all associated… Read more#181—Why Do I Keep Doing This?
“Missing Man” Table Veteran’s Day is Saturday, November 11. I posted this last year. A lot of people see the “Missing Man” display, but may not realize that every element on the table has significant meaning. Veteran’s Day—not to be… Read more#156—Veteran’s Day 2023
It was Veteran’s Day 2019 BEFORE the pandemic. A mere four years ago (that’s 28 “dog years,” if you believe that myth). That’s when I began my weekly blog, A Veteran’s Journey. This is Blog #155. When I started writing… Read more#155—4 Years & Counting
In the midst of all the chaos around my life right now, I’m taking a few quiet moments to remember 9/11. There are only a few events during my lifetime, laser etched in my brain that I’ll never forget–where I… Read more#152 – Never Forget
Last September (2022), Southwest Florida was devastated by Hurricane Ian, a Category 5 Atlantic hurricane. The statistics were (and continue to be) astounding: Yeah… the numbers are important… for some people. For those that lived through it, those who returned… Read more#151—Return to the Aftermath
I posted this Memorial Day blog last year. I’m reposting it because… well… it speaks volumes of how I feel about Memorial Day as a Navy veteran. For many years, I was one of “those guys” who appreciated the long,… Read more#144—Memorial Day 2023… What it Means to THIS Veteran