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501 Czar

| February 22, 2020 | 14 Comments
501 Czar

TAH has featured a number of articles about military-related “charities”. Some seem legit; some are . . . well, let’s just say they seem questionable. In fact, at first glance some give the appearance of being little more than a way to generate some cash for those in charge. This is for the leadership of […]

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Well, I’m Back Until Next Wednesday… or something

| February 13, 2020 | 78 Comments
Well, I’m Back Until Next Wednesday… or something

Interim Report from the Poopdeck. No, I do not know why it was called the poop deck, or why a water fountain is a scuttlebutt, or a bathroom is a head, but the Navy has it’s very own special language, probably to confuse the Barbary Pirates. Even the Marines have their own special language! I […]

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From the Musical Attic

| December 7, 2019 | 13 Comments
From the Musical Attic

Been on the road again – twice (the second trip is not quite halfway done). And as longtime readers know, I listen to a lot of music while driving. So yeah: that means you’re about to be subjected to some off-topic musical musings – a auditory walkabout, if you like. Consider yourself forewarned. (smile) . […]

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An (Olfactory) “Blast” from the Past

| November 19, 2019 | 20 Comments
An (Olfactory) “Blast” from the Past

From 1972, to be precise. “Enjoy” – so to speak. (smile) Since it’s now late Fall, thankfully this is less appropriate while traveling than it was a few months ago. Even if it does feature “Technicolor, man!” (smile)

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Yer Workweek Music

| September 3, 2019 | 14 Comments
Yer Workweek Music

Another blast from the past. I think everyone at some point or another in their lives can identify with this one.

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More from the Road

| August 24, 2019 | 7 Comments
More from the Road

Barring something truly unusual or unfortunate, I should finish up another 5,000+ mile road trip later today. If you’re so inclined, wish me luck. On the road, there’s not much to do besides the boring and the necessary: e.g. keeping it between the lines and avoiding idiots. (As an aside: I swear, the old saying […]

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Bad Messaging Choices

| June 26, 2019 | 62 Comments
Bad Messaging Choices

I tell you – you just can’t make this stuff up. EXHIBIT ONE:  David Hogg The media’s favorite gun control advocate is back in the news claiming that he has had no less than seven attempts on his life based on his stance on gun control. I guess the theme here is that his message […]

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Weekend Open Thread: Yer Friday Funnies

| June 21, 2019 | 79 Comments
Weekend Open Thread:  Yer Friday Funnies

Here are some quotations that should leave you smiling, if not laughing. Unless of course you’ve had your sense of humor surgically removed. (smile) . . . “Bigamy is having one husband too many. Monogamy is the same.” — Anonymous “Winston, if you were my husband I’d put poison in your coffee.” “If you were […]

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