Tag Archives: Military

A Nurse’s Lament (WW1)

Posted on April 11, 2017 by John Erickson

When all around you is death How do you live? When all you see is sorrow How do you rejoice? When all there is, is insanity How do you remain sane? Every day is an endless parade of pain and … Continue reading →

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The Day The Music Died.

Posted on December 26, 2016 by John Erickson

A long, long time ago, a song spoke of “the day the music died”. While that tune focused purely on American acts, I would state that for a large share of the world (the US included), Christmas Day 2016 was … Continue reading →

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A Day Of Infirmity.

Posted on December 7, 2016 by John Erickson

Sorry folks, I had a nice post for today, just needing a few details added before posting today. Unfortunately, I woke up feeling like … Amish buggy exhaust, and just keep feeling worse. I’ll try to get that post out … Continue reading →

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The Night Before That Infamous Day

Posted on December 6, 2016 by John Erickson

Yes, it’s almost here, the 75th anniversary of the attack on Pearl Harbor. I’ll have a special post for y’all tomorrow, but rather than dwell on the sadness and loss, I thought I’d give you some of the … less … Continue reading →

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The Knock.

Posted on December 3, 2016 by John Erickson

It was just an ordinary day, Going along in an ordinary way. But all of it fell apart, Stopped the beat of my heart With that single knock upon the door. When a soldier goes off to war He leaves … Continue reading →

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Welcome To Trump’s America.

Posted on November 21, 2016 by John Erickson

I have tried to keep my blog apolitical. I have not attacked anyone for their beliefs, and have been equally kind (I hope) to right and left alike when I have brought up politics (as in my post about having … Continue reading →

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Screw It, Let’s Have Some Chuckles.

Posted on November 9, 2016 by John Erickson

I’ll be damned (literally) if I’m gonna go off all morose and stuff. I’ve had this post knocking around the old brainpan for a few days, so here goes. I’ve been watching a marathon of M*A*S*H from the weekend, and … Continue reading →

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An Unknown Hero You Should Know.

Posted on September 7, 2016 by John Erickson

On Monday, Joe Hosteen Kellwood died. He was a Marine Corps vet who served in the Pacific during World War 2. That might sound like enough for him to be remembered, but there is one more thing that made him … 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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What do Arizona, Oklahoma, And Utah Have In Common?

Posted on December 7, 2015 by John Erickson

As US battleships, they were all lost 74 years ago today. Yes, it’s Pearl Harbor Day, that day of infamy when the US Pacific fleet was bombed at its’ anchorage in Pearl Horbor, Hawaii. Through a lucky chance, the three … Continue reading →

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