Clearing the Fog of War
The other day I heard Pop mention that he’s been especially looking forward to the Marine Corps birthday this year because it marks the 250th anniversary…
Jubilation in the Jungle
When you come into the great room of our house, one of the first things you can’t help but notice are the critters that adorn the…
Character
One of Pop’s favorite movies is Secondhand Lions. He particularly likes the parts about one of the uncle’s “. . . speech that I give to…
The ‘Stache
Growing facial hair is something every young male aspires to do . . . at some point. (I never had an option since I was born…
It’s My Job
A couple of years ago Pop met this fella that has been singing songs for a long time. Pop said he’s even got a cassette tape…
The Wind Beneath My Wings?
I don’t know diddly squat about flyin’. But Pop does know a fair amount about the subject. I heard him talkin’ the other day about bein’…
Kicked By a Clyde
Pop is crazy about Clydesdales. They’re those big ol’ draft horses you see on the Budweiser commercials. So, knowing this young lady who’s daddy raises ‘em,…
Sheepdogs
Most everybody knows I’m a Labradog. I’m good at fetchin’ stuff (especially rocks), swimmin’, and mainly just bein’ a buddy to Pop. I’m more or less…
Shocking the Pond
Our pond isn’t big. But it’s big enough for me. Us Labs are water dogs and absolutely love swimmin’, especially in the summertime. Pop mainly put…
Not a Scratch
If I do say so myself, Pop is a purty dang good driver. Heck, he’s even been trained by the government on how to do weird…
A Cross from the Boss
When Pop and the Missus came home from the beach air show the other day, I could tell he was mighty happy about something. Not only…
Condition Zero
CONDITION ZERO* …