Since others here are offering various tunes I’d like to offer something new that, for better or worse, captures a thing worth sharing.
I’ve seen those faces, but some of the charities referenced at the end are suspect – to me anyway. Also I wanna hope that the numbers mentioned in this tune are way wrong.
This group has been there and done that, the songs in their playlist will attest.
I approached the imposing building quite late in the day with some trepidation. The doors were inviting enough, I guess, and they did swing open as I neared, but there were no humans in sight.
I was there for a test – a special sort of test where any METAL is evil indeed. I’d already shed every trace of the foul stuff. I was clad only in sweat pants and a tee-shirt. No keys, not even a wedding ring. I was ready, or so I thought.
As I made my way through the brightly lit halls it seemed those few humans I encountered were staring at me; some with pity and some with a touch of awe. Maybe the drugs I’d been given earlier had somehow heightened my sense of awareness. I dunno.
Far back in a corner of the building I came upon a seemingly armored door. No windows nor any glimpse of what was beyond. Just a push-button and a sign that said “Ring Bell for Admittance.” I pushed the button and the door was slowly opened.
Inside were three apparent humans dressed in medical garb. They were not masked, which I took to be a good sign. The tiny entry area itself was quite plain but I could almost feel something large just beyond the wall.
Everyone knows the second line of the quote attributed to Sir Walter Scott. I’ll leave it to your Google-Fu if you are curious enough to explore.
My small point is a reflection of OUR current news. And the phonies dancing when they are called out. I’ll leave the latter to Jonn et al here at TAH.
My primary premise is kinda based on the old joke: “How do you know when a politician is lying? His lips are moving.”
Even with the recent elections we are left with the simple idea that those in DC are, at least, suspect. How do we properly approach a system that is broken? Term limits for Congress Critters has been mentioned. I dunno, but I am skeptical.
No pragmatist could successfully argue that our current system works. Our military and VA system are so top-heavy that they serve as very real and very negative examples.
I’m not prepared to offer anything easy, or maybe even useful, but few can argue that we are better off today as a country than in the past. Do keep in mind that our country once went to war over what was considered an arguably not simple notion.
I’m old enough that I am genuinely only peripherally involved in what will come. You younger folks better start learning the dance.
Spent time yesterday with some young folks at my local grade school. It went well. Actually got a medal?
Read Jonn’s post about today…
His post is/was moving, It captured my feelings rather profoundly, BUT even though it ain’t Memorial day I just can not feel free to easily celebrate. No free meals, etc.
This has been ringing in MY ears for a coupla days.
This IS a real story but oddly disappointing in some ways? When I saw the headline my geezer brain made some obvious connections.
Then I realized it only said “Deepest” NOT Biggest.
Oh well, it Is Sunday evening.
ETA: If this stays up – Visit the Stolen Valor page for references to BIG holes.
I have been invited to lunch this Monday at the local elementary school here in WV by the 8 or 9 year old son of a friend! It is for Veterans Day.
I’ve already admitted to being a bit uncomfortable with this sort of thing. Toss in a near total lack of experience with yungins and “uncomfortable” may not be the proper word.
Now I’ll be clean and wear clean clothes so I shouldn’t smell too bad. I’ve got a blue chambray shirt with NAVY on the pocket and I’ll have my Dixie Cup , etc. AND I won’t tell Sea Stories that begin with “This Ain’t No Sh#t!” The event is scheduled to last 1/2 hour.
So folks… If you have any pertinent experience – Some Dos and Don’ts – PLEASE?
ETA: I won’t be making any any formal speeches, just lunch – indeed there will other Vets there.
If one accepts Darwinism/evolution as fact (some don’t) this has got to be a bellwether.
“The essence of my proposition is simple”, says the Chairwoman Of Parliamentary Commission on Women’s affairs, Children and Family, Yelena Borisovna Mizoulina. “Each female citizen of Russia will be able to receive by mail the genetic material of the President, get pregnant from him and have a baby. These mothers will be receiving special allowances from the government.”
Folks like the Koch brothers and secret societies have probably been doing this for years so it is good that the Russians catch up. I’ll bet that Little Kim guy in North Korea is on board too.
I considered expanding this notion further myself, but decided to leave The Dream to you folks.
A million Obama kids born each year, etc. Our Trio in the millions – and nary a CPO among them, etc……
Where else can you so easily discuss music, electrons, valor thieves, politics, etc.
Yeah, I get to post (thank you Jonn), but I’d be here regardless. If diversity is a label – TAH has it. Maybe not quite what the PC folks intend, but the way I prefer.
Jonn, take a bow. If ya can – ya cutie you.
Some time back the MilBlog had a valuable purpose. I’ve always considered the notion as an important adjunct to Real Life for REAL vets. Jonn has allowed that important notion to blossom.
Thank You!