It’s all in the name
A good friend informed me that she uploaded her story to my site, and of course, I was thrilled. However, while she had my attention, she also (but very kindly) wanted me to know that she didn’t care for the …
Letter to BTS in Seoul
Today I sent a snail mail letter to BTS in Seoul. I know they get bombarded with letters, but they make every attempt to read them. Here’s hoping they will get a chance to read mine. I’m including the …
Bring on the stories
I may have been ahead of my time… Last week, as BTS sat around a table and talked, they expressed the desire to hear ARMY stories. Well, guys, you’re in luck because back in April, I started writing a …
If Your Parents Could See You Now
I always use a simple method of determining whether my behavior is acceptable. It’s not the fear of God, nor the possibility of going to hell, nor the wrath of others, but I simply ask myself, “Would my father approve?” …
For Michael Collins, Jeffrey and Me
I’m sure you’ve heard by now of the passing of Michael Collins, command module pilot for the Apollo 11 mission to the moon. For many his name and face bring instant recognition, but for those of us who lived …
A Mystery Gift (just when I needed it)
Just when I was feeling so down today, a mystery gift arrived in the mail. I had just discovered that Captain John Fallon of the 36th Engineer Regiment of WWII, had passed away. I had know John for seventeen years …