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Thanksgiving Reflections: A Personal Journey
We made it through snow flurries and depressing clouds. We survived a near medical emergency and a ton of people in a hurry. But some of us came face to face with a more disappointing adversary. I was looking forward … Continue reading
Are We Too Foolish to Rule Ourselves? A Libertarian’s Doubt About Democracy
Finally, something to do with a libertarian subject. But I don’t believe that it is what you might be looking for. I used to dream wildly on what our lives would look like if we were “that involved” in the … Continue reading
Repost: Marvin Heemeyer Was A Warning
I had steered cleared of speaking about mentions (or stories) of the D-Day invasion. Many writers and bloggers among me have done a great job of this. I felt like I had nothing to add. The men of the past … Continue reading
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Tagged Colorado, Granby, Killdozer, life, Marvin Heemeyer, resistance, writing, zoning
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Seaman Nutsucking Shitwagon Lives, For Naught
During a rough time in my military haul, I was cursed with a room mate from hell. It wasn’t one of the tweakers getting kicked out. It also wasn’t a well meaning party animal with terrible timing. It was a … Continue reading
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Tagged Detroit, lieutenant-nutsucking-shitwagon, life, shitwagon, short-story, US Navy, writing
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Navy Story: Missed Puerto Rico and Watch Stander’s Blues
I had my days in the Florida sun, many stranded on armed duty while I was stationed on the ship. I had fond memories of many passing strangers and pleasant short conversations we shared. I often had a fellow shipmate … Continue reading
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Tagged lieutenant-nutsucking-shitwagon, love, Puerto Rico, sailors, Sexy Women, US Navy, writing
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Navy Story: The Nerveless Whipping Boy
I remember my first run in with a fellow sailor that I will call “Davey G”. We were blessed with an early spring morning brought on by a offshore wind and the sun kissing everyone. I briefly looked around me … Continue reading
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Tagged friendship, military, navy, relationships, resistance, torture, uniformity, writing
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Life’s Masturbation and Running Away From Contentment
I found myself wondering why people enjoy collecting fragrances. It seems that there are a large number of people that chase a silly high, looking for the best “smell” that they never seem to find. I may receive a little … Continue reading
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Tagged consumerism, depression, dopamine, life, mental-health, philosophy, writing
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I Know This Because Matt Knows This, 25 Years Later
I was one of the last of my friend group to watch Fight Club. I saw it on VHS, not in the movie theater. I honestly didn’t think much of the film the first time I saw it. I felt … Continue reading
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Tagged fast-food, Fight Club, film, insomnia, life, mental-health, movies, tyler-durden, writing
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