No one: How was your morning? Me: Woke up this morning ready to “Will Smith” my stepson’s sperm donor for a “dream offense” that is likely a culmination of the multitude of offenses he committed while my son was growing up. Leaped out of bed in fight mode scaring the crap out of the dogContinue reading “Feel the burn”
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Traitors, Terrorism, and Truths
Lots of negative press for the 3rd Infantry Division and Fort Stewart, thanks to a single traitorous Soldier. He is a young private and cavalry scout who was radicalized by ISIS and terrorist ideology. Fortunately, he was neither exceptionally qualified nor was he in a position to provide specific and critically harmful information. Another bitContinue reading “Traitors, Terrorism, and Truths”
Hiatus Terminus
I started this blog in late 2019 with every intention of making it my new “go to” location in lieu of social media such as IG, Facebook, or Twitter. I tend to write longer posts. I tend to give complex subjects their due. As such, I test the patience of people that can only processContinue reading “Hiatus Terminus”
The Semi-annual VA Doc Check-up
I went to a VA appointment two days ago, because what better way to celebrate Veteran’s Day than to spend the entire next day at the VA? My PCM asked me a few questions when I sat down. Pertinent ones like “Are you new?” So many answers to that question. “No, I’m almost 49 yearsContinue reading “The Semi-annual VA Doc Check-up”
My First Blog Post
“Your assumptions are your windows on the world. Scrub them off every once in a while, or the light won’t come in.” ― Isaac Asimov This is the first post on my new blog. I’m just getting this new blog going, so stay tuned for more. Subscribe below to get notified when I post new updates.
Obligatory Intro
I’ve found that trying to have a dialogue on social media threads is like pulling an angry cat out of a small hole bare-handed. 99% of the time the entrenched cat ends up further back in the hole; you end up scratched, scarred and bloody; and the end-state is the cat remains in the hole, just more aggravated than it was when it swiped out at the world in the first place. The cat would rather you just pay tribute, say it is a good cat and leave a treat as you move along.
The Unvarnished Veteran 