#101—From the Flight Deck: Indescribable Beauty

If you’re listening to this audio, take a moment and close your eyes. Allow me to describe beauty beyond comparison from the flight deck of an aircraft carrier. This is not about jet aircraft taking off and landing. This is… Read more#101—From the Flight Deck: Indescribable Beauty

#96—Sivry, France: October 2, 1944

The following post is “sort of” an excerpt from my World War II book. My father kept a diary/journal and gave it to me & my sister, Anne, on Christmas 1984. Needless to say, we were both flabbergasted. In all… Read more#96—Sivry, France: October 2, 1944

#91—Blog Update(s) and… a “New” Book

USS Ronald Reagan (2009) E-2 Hawkeye on Cat 2

Trivia Questions (Answers @ end) Who said, “If you only walk on sunny days you’ll never reach your destination.”? In what movie (and who said it) did we hear, “I love waking up in the morning not knowing what’s gonna… Read more#91—Blog Update(s) and… a “New” Book

#87—I Thought I’d Heard it All… Personality Passwords

Trivia Questions (Answers @ end) Who said, “Life is what happens while you are busy making other plans.”? In what movie (and who said it) did we hear, “What’s the most you ever lost on a coin toss?”? In what… Read more#87—I Thought I’d Heard it All… Personality Passwords

#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…

#82—V-E Day (1945) & Beyond

Trivia Questions (Answers @ end) Who said, “What lies behind you and what lies in front of you, pales in comparison to what lies inside of you.”? In what movie (and who said it) did we hear, “The Almighty tells… Read more#82—V-E Day (1945) & Beyond

#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

#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

#35 – US Navy “A” School (ABH)

Trivia Questions (Answers @ end) Who said, “Everyone you will ever meet knows something you don’t.”? Who said (and what movie), “Hold onto your butts.”? In what song (and who sang it) do we find the following lyrics?You should seeWhat… Read more#35 – US Navy “A” School (ABH)