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- Carpenter's Flight
50 years ago today, Scott Carpenter flew the second American manned orbital flight on May 24, 1962. He piloted his Aurora 7 spacecraft through three revolutions of the earth. In this photo, taken on May 24, 1962, Astronaut M. Scott Carpenter looks into his Mercury-Atlas 7 spacecraft, the Aurora 7, before being inserted to begin the launch. Image Credit: NASA
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Category Archives: Holidays
Christmas Day
It is Christmas day. I am spending the time doing Christmas-y things with my family. You should go do the same. Turn off the computer, and spend some time with those you love.
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Holiday Thoughts
As you turn in for the evening, on this cold winter’s night… The Sentry The embers glowed softly, and in their dim light, I gazed round the room and I cherished the sight. My wife was asleep, her head on … Continue reading
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That Time of Year
Well it’s that time of year again, and life has managed to intrude into the normal flow of the holidays. Christmas cards were definitely back burner-ed this year. We will try to catch up to some degree but, probably very … Continue reading
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The Christmas Noun IS HERE
Put away all of your beverages, a Class 3 beverage alert has been declared. My current favorite author is at it again with his annual Christmas Noun story. As Larry explains this is installment four of the annual short story. … Continue reading
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Black Friday Headcases
At 11:30 this morning I had to make one of those last minute Thanksgiving day grocery runs. For Cranberry sauce. You must be asking the age old question… Whole or Jellied? Jellied, always. As I was returning my eyes alighted … Continue reading
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Happy Thanksgiving
Time for a little Thanksgiving fun, with a classic that still holds it’s humor over the years. Have a Happy Thanksgiving — Enjoy some time with your families.
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Happy Birthday
236 years ago, our Corps was authorized and created. Throughout the history of this nation, from pre-revolutionary days to today we have manned our post as guardians of this Republic. Today, the threats to our nation and our way of … Continue reading
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‘Tis the Season
Aside from the fact that the stores already have Christmas decorations on sale, it is rapidly approaching All Hallows Eve. Around Thor’s Hall that means that is time for the Jack o’ Lanterns. Nothing terribly artistic this year (so far … Continue reading
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Independence Day 2011
It’s about time to close out the holiday. I hope and trust that everyone had a wonderful, and safe holiday. Let me take you to a different time and place for just 5 minutes. And now back to “present day” … Continue reading
Independence Day 2011
235 years ago today, the Declaration of Independence was signed and published. A declaration of revolution, against the crown. The beginning of a long war on our shores, and the birth of this Republic. Celebrate, the freedoms that our ancestors … Continue reading
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