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Prodigal son

This father is angry.

Taps

In honor of all my fellow veterans who have past before me.

Memorial Day Thoughts

Our thoughts regarding Memorial Day.

Major political announcement

From my man cave.

You could have heard a pin drop

Read below and see if you agree. Once upon a time our politicians DIDN'T apologize for our country's prior actions. Here's a refresher on how some of our former patriots handled negative comments about our country. These are good JFK'S Secretary of State, Dean Rusk, was in France in the early 60's when DeGaulle decided to pull out of NATO. DeGaulle said he wanted all US military out of France as soon as possible. Rusk responded, "Does that include those who are buried here?" DeGaulle did not respond. You could have heard a pin drop. When in England , at a fairly large conference, Colin Powell was asked by the Archbishop of Canterbury if our plans for Iraq were just an example of 'empire building' by George Bush. He answered by saying, "Over the years, the United States has sent many of its fine young men and women into great peril to fight for freedom beyond our borders. The only amount of lan...

WeAkly/weekly

My thoughts for this week.

Lord's Prayer (from a 15 year old)

BY A 15-year-old SCHOOL KID who got an A+ for this entry The Lord's Prayer Is not allowed in most US Public schools any more. A kid in Minnesota, wrote the following NEW School Prayer: ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ Now I sit me down in school Where praying is against the rule For this great nation under God Finds mention of Him very odd. If scripture now the class recites, It violates the Bill of Rights. And anytime my head I bow Becomes a Federal matter now. Our hair can be purple, orange or green, That's no offense; it's a freedom scene.. The law is specific, the law is precise. Prayers spoken aloud are a serious vice. For praying in a public hall Might offend someone with no faith at all.. In silence alone we must meditate, God's name is prohibited by the State.. We're allowed to cuss and dress like freaks, And pierce our noses, tongues and cheeks... They've outlawed guns, but FIRST the Bible. To quote the Good Bo...

Branson MO

We had a good time.  Missed our baby sister, Julie.  Lots of shows, etc. Sorry to have missed Jonah.We're glad to be back home.