Monthly Archives: November 2009

TR – Pugnacity

Continuing our TR series of Motivators from the good folks over at The Art of Manliness. This is one of those words that needs to be used more in everyday conversation.  I just don’t hear it enough. Pug·nac·i·ty n. [L. … Continue reading

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TR – Hardwork

The good folks over at The Art of Manliness have taken the “motivator” concept in a most acceptable direction.  There are a wide variety of them on their site with various historical characters, as well as some other great daily … Continue reading

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Remembrance Day

So many thoughts swirl through my head on this day.  As often happens others thoughts parallel many of my own, and those authors are much more eloquent about expressing them, than I could ever hope to be. Go over to … Continue reading

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TR – Friendship

The good folks over at The Art of Manliness have taken the “motivator” comcept in a most acceptable direction.  There are a wide variety of them on their site with various historical characters, as well as some other great daily … Continue reading

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Remembrance Day

Thank a Vet today.

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The Difference – An Explanation

I have this shirt, one of those pithy Marine shirts that says something  like this: “From the outside, you wouldn’t understand.  From the inside, I can’t explain it.” Here is a lengthy attempt to try and explain, the unexplainable. The … Continue reading

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Happy Birthday – Marine

On January 11, 2007 the Congressional Medal of Honor was awarded to Corporal Jason Dunham, USMC. In addition to today being the anniversary of the birth of our Corps, it is also the anniversary of the birth of Cpl. Dunham. … Continue reading

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Birthday Greetings

Go Daddy always puts together a great tribute for today. Happy Birthday Marines!! 2 days left in the Valour IT Fundraiser.  Make that contribution now, if you have not already.

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Tribute

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Happy Birthday…

…to our Corps I am extremely proud and honored to have earned the title Marine, and to have served this nation.   As much as I enjoy my current profession, I miss the hell out of this one. Semper Fidelis

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