Monthly Archives: June 2016

A Whiff of Greatness.

Posted on June 10, 2016 by John Erickson

As those few of you out there know, one of my great interests is the so-called “what-if” scenario (often referred to as “whiffs”). What if the US had lost the battle at Midway, leaving the West Coast open to Japanese … Continue reading →

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A Fitting Farewell to The Greatest.

Posted on June 4, 2016 by John Erickson

I have never really been a sports fan as such Never watched football or baseball, or boxing that much But like everyone else, I knew of that great from Kentucky And tonight I’m mourning the loss of Muhammad Ali. He … Continue reading →

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This Was SUPPOSED To Be A Good Day.

Posted on June 2, 2016 by John Erickson

Today started with such promise. 63 years ago, a young Princess Elizabeth was crowned Queen, leading to the longest reign of any British monarch, a period of (mostly) peace and prosperity following the devastation of two world wars. Also today, … Continue reading →

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