#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…

#43 – Port Call: Hong Kong

Trivia Questions (Answers @ end) Who said, “You can’t go back and change the beginning, but you can start where you are and change the ending.”? Who said (and what movie), “I don’t know. I’m making this up as I… Read more#43 – Port Call: Hong Kong

#42 – The Shipyards, Part 2

Trivia Questions (Answers @ end) Who said, “In every walk with nature one receives far more than he seeks.”? Who said (and in what movie), “That is one big pile of crap.”? In what song (and who sang it) do… Read more#42 – The Shipyards, Part 2

#41 – Haze Gray and Underway!

Trivia Questions (Answers @ end) Who said, “Any man who may be asked in this century what he did to make his life worthwhile, I think he can respond with a great deal of pride and satisfaction… I served in… Read more#41 – Haze Gray and Underway!

#40 – Midrats… and other Navy Chow

Trivia Questions (Answers @ end) Who said, “If you are depressed, you are living in the past. If you are anxious, you are living in the future. If you are at peace, you are living in the present.”? In what… Read more#40 – Midrats… and other Navy Chow

#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!

#36 – Gone in an Instant

Trigger warning – this blog post describes the death of a shipmate on the flight deck of an aircraft carrier. It doesn’t contain specific details, but it may trigger flashbacks for some—I hope not. My intent is to share with… Read more#36 – Gone in an Instant

#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)