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Positive Polarity

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My Perfect Boys, Part 2

My Perfect Boys, Part 2 I brag on my sons a lot, and deservedly, but I think I’ve given people the wrong impression about how perfect they are.  Sorry folks, my boys are boys after…


My Perfect Boys, Part 1

My Perfect Boys, Part 1 I’ve heard some comments about my sons and how awesome they are.  Some of those words were spoken in all seriousness by people who actually know my boys, while other…


Mr. “Not My Dad”

Mr. “Not My Dad” My old Marine Corps friend and I were stopped at the border crossing between Montana, USA and Alberta, Canada. Now on that trip about halfway between home and the border I…


When the Loser Wins…Again!

When the Loser Wins…Again! Ted was talking to his boss.  The two disagreed about their abilities.  In fact, the topic of discussion was something Ted’s supervisor believed was impossible.  He insisted that nobody could do…


The Christmas Star

The Christmas Star My young wife and I went for a walk through the Hillview Acres neighborhood.  When we got to the back of the subdivision we continued into the woods.  Our booted feet crunched…


Bubba J’s Christmas Day…Finally

Bubba J’s Christmas Day…Finally Those who have been reading my blog for a few years should be well aware of my friend Bubba J and his “interesting” family.  As Bubba says, “Some of my kin…


A Snow for Christmas

A Snow for Christmas As the old song says, “I’m dreaming of a white Christmas.”  I’ll bet close to 100% of those who celebrate the holiday think a snow on Christmas day helps to make…


Christmas Corporals

Christmas Corporals Christmas was only days away and my buddy Jim and I had both managed to wrangle a few days of leave to spend the holiday with our families.  His folks lived in western…


Getting Spooked

Getting Spooked “You’ve got to read this,” Gable implored.  “It’s in the official daily reports so it’s got to be true, right?  Got to!” “What’s that?” I asked. “One of the guards saw a ghost!”…