Boy did it ever! Let it Snow, is the perfect song for this holiday season, at least for those living in the Northeast. No, I don’t feel guilty it has been in the 70′s here in Tucson, Arizona. My po0r Dad and sister out on Long Island got 27 inches of that white stuff. Better them Read More… »
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» What Do You Buy Your 90 Year-Old Dad for Christmas?
My Dad is now 90. Well, obviously he has just about everything one can accumulate in 90 years. So, I am the one in the family that is always expected to come up with a brilliant present, and I usually do. No flannel shirts from this gal. Well, I was really stumped this year, until…, Read More… »
» Movie Review – Distant Thunder – Vietnam Veterans
An important yet disturbing film about Vietnam veterans who returned to the United States after the war, and were unable to adjust to society. The story mostly focuses on one veteran played by John Lithgow who had been living in the forests here in the U.S for manny years. These forest dwellers were known as Read More… »
» Proud To be An Air Force Vietnam Era Veteran
I remmber during the Vietnam war how some people felt about the soldiers. For some reason they confused the war, with those who served. I was a teenager during the war, and still remember crying when they showed that clip of a war demonstrator spitting on a returning soldier. How very sad. I joined the Air Read More… »
» Thank You Snipsly From HannahNow
I just wanted to say thanks to Snipsly for their Winter Contest. I was lucky enough to win. Although it was more hard work posting than, just luck. The money I won will come in handy. I look forward to more posting on Snipsly now, and the future. I belive it’s one of the best Read More… »
» Shootings at Fort Hood May Highten PTSD Symptoms in Combat Veterans
Those who suffer from PTSD could experience a rise in their symptoms due to the recent shootings at Fort Hood, Texas. This could be especailly true for military soldiers who have seen combat. Please keep reading to find out some of the symptoms that may be triggered by this horrific event. http://www.xomba.com/shootings_fort_hood_may_highten_ptsd_symptoms_combat_veterans
» Life in Tucson: Davis Monthan Air Force Base
Us Tucsonans are very proud of our Air Force Base here, and much of Tucson revolves around it. I was lucky enough to be stationed at Davis Monthan Air Force Base back in the early seventies. I was a part of the communications squadron, and my former husband was part of the C-130 maintenance squadron. Read More… »
» Half Yankee and Half Confederate
Although i was raised in New York, my heart is in the South. My Dad’s family are all from the North. My Mom’s family is all from the South! That made things quite interesting! To continue to read my story go to: http://www.xomba.com/half_yankee_and_half_confederate
» Movie Review: 1957 Battle Hymn Starring Rock Hudson as Colonel Dean Hess
This movie is based on a true story. It’s the story of WW II and Korean War pilot, Colonel Dean Hess. Colonel Hess who accidenatlly bombed a children’s orphanage, killing 37 orphans, later commes back to help save dozens of Korean orphans! Continue reading at: http://www.xomba.com/movie_review_1957_battle_hymn_starring_rock_hudson_colonel_dean_hess
» What are Red Flag Days?
When I was in basic training we had Red Flag Days. This referred to days that were too hot to do any type of exercise. We couldn’t even fromally march. We did what they called straggling. Straggling is a very relaxed slow paced walking. I was in basic in August and September in Texas, ergo plenty Read More… »