Saturday, December 8, 2018
Friday, December 7, 2018
Thursday, December 6, 2018
I Stand for the Flag
A few days ago, I had someone ask me about watching Pro Football (NFL). And my next statement was I stand for the flag. I do not watch the NFL anymore. This is not to say I will never watch it again. But until the NFL changes its position on the players kneeling during the National Anthem. I will not support them. I served this country and the flag it represents which includes the people who have died for it.
Wednesday, December 5, 2018
Immigration
Immigration into this country is a privilege, not a right.
I understand people wanting to come to the United States. It is the land of opportunity. Generations have come before us and they have come here legally that is the way our country has established the rules of entry. The process is long but it is worth it. And I would think that those who have gone through the process legally would agree.
I understand people wanting to come to the United States. It is the land of opportunity. Generations have come before us and they have come here legally that is the way our country has established the rules of entry. The process is long but it is worth it. And I would think that those who have gone through the process legally would agree.
Monday, December 3, 2018
Any Day
Most of my days I think can be interesting, it just depends on how I look at the world around me.
What makes any day interesting?
Is it your work, or do you have to look for the interesting things in the course of the day?
I have moments during any day where I experience goodness. I define moments of goodness - it is where I see or hear about the good things happening in the world. I can sometimes create these moments for other people to experience, but that comes only from knowing something about the people around you. You can also do this with strangers. An example of this would be, holding the door open or saying good morning. It could even include just listening to someone who just needs someone to hear them.
In order for anyone to be able to do this, they must look at the world as Gods creation. Everything from God and for God. So, be good and kind to everyone you meet, take time to see the goodness in the world on any day.
Saturday, December 1, 2018
Keep Christ in Christmas
Every year during the Christmas season I will usually rant about the purchase of gifts and the absence of Christ. Society has focused to much on buying gifts. The Black Friday sales have turned the shopping malls into a mad chase for the best deals and the sometimes there is a lack of christian charity towards one another. Christmas is about the birth of Christ and not how many presents someone has under the Christmas tree. I will say one positive thing, is people will go to church during this time and hopefully continue go throughout the year.
Please Keep Christ in Christmas
Please Keep Christ in Christmas
Sunday, November 25, 2018
Tuesday, November 20, 2018
Monday, November 19, 2018
Sunday, November 18, 2018
Classic Country Music
I watched some of the CMA Awards show the other night. It was interesting to hear some traditional (classic) country music. I didn't care for the cross-over music because that is not county music. I realize the cross-over music is a way to attract folks over from other genres but they are calling this cross-over music county and it is not. So, hear is a a youtube of some great country songs.
Country Music
Country Music
Wednesday, November 14, 2018
What will the next 20 years be like
It amazes
me how advanced technology has come in just 10 years. It is hard to comprehend
what the next 20 years will bring.
Medicine
- procedures, drugs...
Mobile technology - phones, computers, apps
Transportation - self-driving cars, aircraft.
Online retail - Amazon, grocery store.
GPS - devices, and apps.
Drones
Mobile technology - phones, computers, apps
Transportation - self-driving cars, aircraft.
Online retail - Amazon, grocery store.
GPS - devices, and apps.
Drones
And did I mention Apps...
Did
I miss anything?
Temperatures
The
changing in the seasons is now upon us at least for my part of the country. I
always like the fall, temperatures are cool but not freezing. The winter on the
other hand drives everybody indoors until spring. I'm sure once winter is here, I
will be talking about it because I’ll be inside making blog entries about how
cold it is outside. More on this in a few months.
Tuesday, November 13, 2018
Journal
I
have been working on a journal since 2013, it started as just random thoughts
but has evolved. I use it now to describe my experiences of getting older and
to share what I have learned over the years. I also want to use it to describe
historical events that happened during my lifetime. One day long after I'm gone
someone will may look at it as my small piece of history. Some of my blog entries
here will come from my journals.
Sunday, November 11, 2018
Veterans
The Veterans of the United States have a special place in history.
Before
my deployment to Desert Storm, my unit invited some Korean War Vets to
share some of their experiences with the senior staff NCO's. I remember hearing
their stories about the difficulties they faced. Their war was a long time ago
and the war was fought in a different part of the world. But the one message
that applied then and now was leadership. They talked about leading and taking
care of the Marines who were under their command.
Today, the veterans of the most
recent wars will be here for our future military. They all take their
place in history as some the great leaders of our American military.
The next time you see a Veteran
thank them for their service to our great nation.
Saturday, November 10, 2018
I Co. 3rd Blt. 24th Marines
India Company, 3rd Battalion, 24th Marine Regiment, 4th Marine Division
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/3rd_Battalion,_24th_MarinesFriday, November 9, 2018
Classic Movies - Military
Here is a list of my top classic military movies in no particular order and always subject to change
The D.I. (1957)
Patton (1970)
The Great Escape (1963)
The Flight of the Phoenix (1965)
The Sand Pebbles (1966)
The D.I. (1957)
Patton (1970)
The Great Escape (1963)
The Flight of the Phoenix (1965)
The Sand Pebbles (1966)
Thursday, November 8, 2018
Priorities in Life
We should all have them, and every individual will be different.
Here are some of mine - just a short list
- Keep God first in your life never lose the connection with your creator.
- Pray everyday
- Love and help people in your life
- Seek good and avoid evil
- Always learn - your are never to old to learn something new
Tuesday, June 3, 2014
Courtesy
cour·te·sy [kur-tuh-see]
noun, plural cour·te·sies.
1. excellence of manners or social conduct; polite behavior.
2. a courteous, respectful, or considerate act or expression.
It seems from my observations that this is rare in society today.
http://dictionary.reference.com/browse/courtesy
noun, plural cour·te·sies.
1. excellence of manners or social conduct; polite behavior.
2. a courteous, respectful, or considerate act or expression.
It seems from my observations that this is rare in society today.
http://dictionary.reference.com/browse/courtesy
Thursday, May 15, 2014
Patriotism Quote
Patriotism must be founded on great principals and supported by great virtue.
- Henry Bolingbroke
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