tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-164130512011-04-21T14:46:38.638-07:00Ramblings of an Army mom and probably some rants about the world at large. These are my ramblings and rants and no one else's. Just so you know...yankeemomhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08141867215653480319noreply@blogger.comBlogger2281100tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-16413051.post-1145593041250607782006-06-30T21:02:00.000-07:002006-04-20T21:20:02.286-07:00

I'm going to leave this up for awhile, so hopefully y'all can find me!I'm at http://www.yankeemom.com/, the new home of You Betcha I'm a Proud Army Mom.Hope to see you there!Deb

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Old Sgt's Out "Post""Calling All BLOGGERS, Time To Rally Around The Flag"

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well, at least my blog is moving. I've decided to get my own web page so I can do more stuff than with Blogger. Blogger was great to start with, especially for a very challenged know nothing about html etc etc person like me. I looked at a couple of books on html and ended up giggling rather shrilly causing people around me to move away...So I've been working with Greg from Greg's Notes -

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Sort of...Read this first though and be sure to read the comments too. (Anyone wonder why the recruiters left?)Administrative MessageApril 13, 2006To: UC Santa Cruz CommunityFrom: Denice D. Denton, Chancellor, and David S. Kliger, Campus Provost and Executive Vice ChancellorRe: Protest on April 11On April 11, at the UC Santa Cruz Career Fair, a small group of individuals violated the principles

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I'm feeling a rant coming on but now it's mostly just internal self pity. I think that's mostly to do with with this being the day after another holiday without Devon. God love the families who are going through the holidays with their kids overseas. I'm having a hard enough time with Devon just being in Georgia (I think I might have mentioned this before.)So, I thought instead of doing the whiny

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May your chocolate bunnies all be solidMay all the hidden eggs be found (esp if you hid real ones...)And may the dinner table conversation be mostly laughter.

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Not too much into talking the past couple of days. Have things simmering inside of me, so I'm just letting them gel for a bit. Too much missing my Baby Girl, too much anger at people's nonsense and insensitivity in this area, too little physical energy and too much physical pain. And then thar be TAXES!Anyhoo, here's a couple of links (in case you haven't seen them yet) that are absolutely

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Andi at Andi's World has an update on Hilton's response to the Restaurant closing.Seems that they were inundated with emails...and now know what a milblog is - lol!I can't be there at Walter Reed but I can speak out in support.A big Thanks to all who stepped up and did so!

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Lots to do today, so here's a cool video for your enjoyment:Flight SafetyAnd a feel good video! from Andi's WorldIn Fred Phelps' FaceHere is your must see video of the day, courtest of the brilliant tgslTakoma, who documented the recent protest at Walter Reed Army Medical Center by the Westboro Baptist Church (*cough*). As she put it, "the soldiers at WRMAC showed remarkable restraint that day."

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“You always hear all these statements like ‘Freedom isn’t free’. You hear the President talking about all these people making sacrifices. But you never really know until you carry one of them in the casket. When you feel their body weight. When you feel them, that’s when you know. That’s when you understand.”Sgt. Kevin Thomas of AuroraAfter a week or so of what seems like an inordinant amount of

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Mudville Gazette received an email from Buzz Patterson:Hello all, This past Friday night I was privileged to visit Fran O'Brien's steakhouse in the Capitol Hilton, Washington, DC. Every Friday night, Hal Koster, the restaurant manager and Vietnam Vet, invites our wounded soldiers convalescing at nearby Walter Reed Army Center to a free steak dinner and drinks. It was supposedly a "slow" night for

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"If you are reading this... thank a teacher.If you are reading this in english... thank a soldier."April 11, 2006BREAKING NEWS:UCSC protesters push military recruiters off campusBy Roger Sideman Sentinel Staff Writer"Military recruiters packed up their displays and left a UC Santa Cruz job fair Tuesday after several protesters attempted to force themselves inside the fair while others blocked the

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Rain. Just rain. And more rain.

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Why doesn't the media use the word "ILLEGAL" when writing about ILLEGAL immigrants? And how can they use the term "immigrants' RIGHTS" when writing about people who come here ILLEGALLY??From my viewpoint, seems like the MSM and the Damn Hillsitters are really talking about Mexican rights - ILLEGAL Mexicans. Thousands Rally for Immigrants Across U.S.By MARTIGA LOHN, Associated Press Writer5 hours

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The Youngest MarineBy Cpl. Brian Kester Parris Island"PARRIS ISLAND, S.C., April 7, 2006 — He is only 12 inches long, covered with white and brown hair and barks at the wall. Yet, the Marine Corps wants him to be one of the few, the proud.His name temporarily is Hummer, and soon he will be going through recruit training to earn the title of Marine. He will then stand among a long list, including

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06 April 2006Iraqi Government Declares April 9 "Iraqi Freedom Day""Iraqis have seen amazing progress in three years, says coalition spokesmanWashington – To commemorate Iraq’s liberation three years ago, when coalition forces removed Saddam Hussein’s regime from power, the Iraqi government has declared April 9 “Iraqi Freedom Day,” says U.S. Army Major General Rick Lynch, spokesman for

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Or so I have decided, all by myself.Those of you who have been reading my blog for awhile (bless your li'l hearts), know I have a very large soft spot in my heart for recruiters. And I do not take kindly to ignorant people disrespecting my guys! Without our recruiters we would not have this incredible ALL VOLUNTEER military that we have today. So those of you who think recruiters are the spawns

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Yep, the "fag-hating" Fred and his family minions did show up but they had company!You can find more about it here and here. Photo by sauropod.Some of the wounded Walter Reed vets who came out to counter the nastiness from those seriously unhinged "christians".Thanks to all the soldier supporters who showed up!!

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Well, here it is Friday again. The last 2 weeks have felt like I've been in a Time Warp Continuum. (Not that I even really know what that is, but I heard it on StarGate - SG1 and they had a devil of a time with it.)I've been trying to get caught up on the paperwork for our business and dealing with the Fibro and MPS. As the bumper sticker says, "Sometimes you're the windshield and sometimes

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Fred Phelps is Targeting Walter Reed! CJ at A Soldier's Perspective posted this:The Topeka Capital-JournalThey have created a firestorm by picketing the funerals of U.S. soldiers.Now members of Topeka’s Westboro Baptist Church plan to send their message to those wounded in action.The church has scheduled a protest on Thursday at Walter Reed Army Medical Center in Washington, D.C. Church member

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Troy over at JusticeSoldier has a a great post and is a must read!He just started blogging so please go over and welcome him - he just arrived in the land of sand.

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The LA Times Frontpage photograph shown at Blackfive yesterday really upset me, I mean, REALLY upset me, as is very clear by my post yesterday. My first thought was for the family - seeing this photo (which is why I didn't put in my post.) To me, it's like the anti-war crowd using cardboard gravestones with the names of the fallen soldiers for their anti-war protests.I went to the LA Times and

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I love to discover new blogs! The ones written by our military never cease to amaze me with the talent shown and most of them so young! So here are a few I've just found:Postcards From Iraq(Centre County, PA soldiers)2/28 BCT Iron SoldiersPA National Guard)(h/t to A Military Mom)My Mom's family was from Pennsylvania - good people!)Dispatches From Irag(USA Today freelance reporter's blog - don't

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Well, we're going into our second month of mostly rain here on the coast. The clouds are so low today, looks like I could go out on the back porch and grab a handful. The wind is blowing and the chimes are chiming. ( you can't live in CA and not have chimes hung up outside) I think the birds are finally fed up with all the "weather" - their chirps are sounding a bit sharp lately. Our grass/weeds

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I love horses. I had horses growing up. I prefer horses to most people. You always know where you stand with a horse. If you get kicked, you made him unhappy; if you don't, you didn't. Before I had a horse of my own, I used to take one of our wooden folding chairs, turn it backwards, put a pillow over the seat, tie on braided yarn reins and use my brother's boy scout belts for stirrups (

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Did you set your clocks ahead last night?

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.Well, yesterday got away from me ~ hell, this whole week has!I'm tired of all the politics and nonsense and idiocy that just keeps coming from all those Hillsitters that have a hard time with the concept that they represent the citizens of these United States, not citizens of other countries who are NOT citizens of these United States.So I'm going to talk about my daughter (who is a citizen of

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I know I said that Fridays were going to be for posts that were funny or of good news, but I just read about this complete show of disrespect (yet again) for our Fallen Heroes, over at Iraq War Today and feel that it needs to be addressed and the word spread. (h/t Soldiers Angels New York)Pam at Iraq War Today asks,"How Low Can the Anti-War Crowd Get?" Well, apparently pretty low. (But we already

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Hour 5 of the jackhammer being used non-stop at our next door neighbors house...and now there are two of them going at the same time.I hate that woman!

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If you haven't been over to Buck Sargent's milblog, American Citizen Soldier yet, you really need to visit. He has a great piece up today on the MSM. And definitely click on the link at the end of it. I love it!!(I would put it on my front door so I wouldn't have to be bothered by anymore of those anti-war, anti-Bush petitioners that think just because I live here in "Let's Keep The Sixties Alive

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From Iraq War Today:A Message from a Hero Dear Soldier Supporter-I am the Battalion Chaplain of the 37th Engineer Battalion (Combat)(Airborne) attached to 10th Mountain Division. You may remember sending some packages, letters, or cards to me when I was in Baghdad, Iraq last year with the 2nd Battalion, 8th (US) Cavalry of the 1st Cavalry Division. A lot of you wanted to know when and if I ever

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From The Dustin Inman Society blog (h/t to euphoricreality.net)A day without Americans - April 17, 2006!"In response to the recent mass national rallies fearlessly staged by the illegal alien lobby, The Dustin Inman Society is suggesting that Americans nationwide stay home from work and not spend any money on April 17. 2006 - income tax day.The country and its government needs to witness a day

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Abdul Rahman has been released and has vanished. Story here.I was also reading about the trial of Salim Ahmed Hamden vs Rumsfeld. Here too.Now, every now and then I check in on the Human Rights Organizations to see who is being saved presently. I looked up Abdul Rahman on The sites of Amnesty International , Human rights Watch and Human rights First.I didn't find anything about his situation

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Illegal Immigration is a CrimeUnder Title 8 Section 1325 of the U.S. Code, "Improper Entry by Alien," any citizen of any country other than the United States who:Enters or attempts to enter the United States at any time or place other than as designated by immigration officers; orEludes examination or inspection by immigration officers; orAttempts to enter or obtains entry to the United States by

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My Baby Girl's heart was broken this weekend. Her special person doesn't want to be her special person anymore. Two tearful phone calls from her and nothing I can do. I so ached to hold her close and kiss the top of her head. And not much to say. My heart hurts for her so. I wouldn't be that age again for anything in the world, (unless I could know what I know now). But that's not the

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Always in war there are the wounded. There are also the ones who tend to them. From the Revolutionary War to the present, there have been courageous women who have stepped onto the battlefield to give aid to those who fell in battle. These woman became known as "war angels" or "angels of the battlefield" to the soldiers who have known their touch and care. WWIThirty Thousand Women Were There"In

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I received this in my email today. I know! How lucky am I? Just goes to show you how out of touch the DSCC is with who they're sending emails to. To be honest, I'm not to happy with the Republicans right now, either. Which is why I'm an Independent. I'm fervently hoping that there are people out there who understand what the original concepts were for both parties and step forward.(Words in

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Sgt. Hook was sent this from a reader of his, Katy.Parallel LivesYour alarm goes off, you hit the snooze and sleep for another 10 minutes.He stays up for days on end.__________________________You take a warm shower to help you wake up.He goes days or weeks without running water.__________________________You complain of a “headache”, and call in sick.He gets shot at, as others are hit, and keeps

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Anyone else out there having trouble with posting comments on other Blogger.com blogs.I've tried to leave coments on some other blogs and I keep getting the same set of verification letters and nothing will post.And have you had trouble loading photos lately too?Are we being invaded by evil blogger gremlins???Of course, I just realized that if you're having problems too, you won't be able to

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Michael Yon speaks to the MSM's way of reporting. Michael Ware and Nick Robertson try to defend it. Hugh Hewitt doesn't buy it.The videoReporters are second only to politicians in talking and saying nothing IMO.Also:Something I want to bring to your attention is Deborah Scranton's film The War Tapes."In March 2004, just as the insurgent movement strengthened, several members of one National Guard

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I happened to catch a part of the The Today Show this morning. I do not seek out this show but my husband turns it on to catch the weather and traffic reports. I'm usually in another room sitting at the computer, reading Milblogs. I tend to start my day off enraged if I watch the morning "news" shows. So I don't very often. And today was no exception. The first whiney story about the journalistic

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"So on this third anniversary, the beginning of the liberation of Iraq,I think all Americans should offer thanks to the men and womenwho wear the uniform, and their families who support them.May God continue to bless our troops in harm's way."-- President George W. BushHere we are, entering the 4th year of our Troops being in Iraq and Afghanistan. For many here at home, this is their first

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I just came across this story in the Kennebec Journal:(Warms the cockles of the heart, it does!)Maine troop greeters excellent for U.S. troops' morale By COLIN HICKEYStaff Writer"...Kay Lebowitz, 90, of Bangor, hugs each of the 133 U.S. Army soldiers who arrived at Bangor International Airport on Thursday for a two-week leave from serving in Iraq and Afghanistan. Lebowitz and Joann Black, left,

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Well, it's been one of those low energy/high pain days, so I didn't get half as much done today as I would have liked. I'm working on getting the business info ready to take to our accountant. I'm really, really behind in that. Three family deaths in one year and an enlistment kind of took me off my weekly work schedule. So I have invoices and receipts but no monthly totals. And my damn "

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Happy St. Patrick's Day!!A man stumbles up to the only other patron in a bar and asks if he could buy him a drink."Why of course," comes the reply.The first man then asks: "Where are you from?" "I'm from Ireland," replies the second man. The first man responds: "You don't say, I'm from Ireland too! Let's have another round to Ireland." "Of Course," replies the second man. Curious, the first man

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It's amazing how rain can affect people who have lived in California a long time. My, my! But don't they get cranky! I have to admit that I've now been living in California long enough now to succumb to some of that crankiness myself. But how I love the green! I look out at our backyard and just soak in all that green grass and leaves. We have alot of ivy too, so even in August when most of

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Oh! The difference between Usn's and Them (and more Thems) (Definite Tissue Alert) From Blackfive ~Godspeed Kyle Jackson and Mitch Carver"Provided below is a message from CW4 James V. Torney, who escorted the remains of CW2 Kyle E. Jackson home from Iraq. CW2 Jackson and CW3 Mitchell K. Carver, Jr., were killed in action near Al Sukar, Iraq, on Jan. 13, when their OH-58D Kiowa Warrior helicopter

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Saddam Testifies, but Judge Cuts Him OffBy BASSEM MROUE, Associated Press Writer"BAGHDAD, Iraq - Saddam Hussein testified Wednesday for the first time at his trial, insisting he was Iraq's leader and praising the insurgency, prompting the chief judge to close the courtroom to the public because he said Saddam was making political speeches.The deposed president, wearing a black suit and standing

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I am having such a missing my Baby Girl couple of days here.

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I just came across this video at Marine Corps Moms:USMC Silent Drill TeamI saw one of the Silent Drill Teams at the Springfield Armory in Massachusetts a year ago.I still get goosebumps when I think of it. If you ever get the chance to see them, do. It's amazing!God knows if I tried that, I'd seriously hurt myself.

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THEIR COURAGE Their courage deems utmost respectTheir mission clear, our way protectIt's sure to each what they must doNo give or take, keep freedom trueWith the grand old flag, they'll unite Whenever they must, march to fightA life we know counts hard on themWithout their ranks, hellish problemIf our Armed Forces ceased to beHow long could we survive as freeLet's well realize the truthful

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Keep the sign!Stacy Kelly was told by the local HOA that she could not display the "Support Our Troops" sign sent to her by her deployed husband.Read more details here.Now I would never live in a house where there was an association to tell me what I can and cannot have in my yard. For one thing, I wouldn't be able to pay my property taxes for all the fines I would incur. But some people do and

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Does anyone else find this picture as chilling as I do?

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Just couldn't let this go by ~From Something...and Half of Something "That is from my schools website."An Awesome Farewell"An update on Army SGT Rickey Jones, who was killed in action Feb. 22 when an improvised explosive device detonated near his Humvee during patrol operations in Hawijah, Iraq. You will remember reading about the "brave dissenters" who expressed their "support for our Troops" by

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The end of the week and I think we could all use a funny. I've worked real hard on getting my sense of humor back ~ heh. Mostly by not leaving my house except for really, really necessary things and not watching too much TV. (Stargate and House are always the exceptions here).Plus, Devon called and said she's now a PV2 and has been asked to take part in the Soldier's Quarter Boards! (I think

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Via Michele Malkin "Many of you will remember the story of Pfc. Joshua Sparling, the wounded soldier who received a disgusting death-wish greeting card in December while hospitalized at Walter Reed Army Hospital. Sean Hannity has kept close contact with Sparling and interviewed him yesterday about his condition. Sad news:Sparling's leg will have to be amputated below the knee--but he wants to "

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I was just reading about the The United States Army Field Band."...The United States Army Field Band is considered by music critics to be one of the most versatile and inspiring musical organizations in the world. Its members, selected by highly-competitive audition, represent some of the finest musical talent in America. More than five decades as the military's most traveled musicians have

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From GlobalSecurity.orgPenalty Phase of US 9/11 Trial BeginsBy Jim MaloneWashington06 March 2006"A jury began hearing evidence Monday in the sentencing trial of Zacarias Moussaoui, the only person convicted in connection with the 2001 terrorist attacks on New York, Washington and Pennsylvania.Twelve jurors and several alternates were chosen to hear evidence in the sentencing phase of the trial,

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I just found a new (to me) milblog, T.F. Boggs! (h/t Mudville Gazette)TF is starting a series of interviews with the soldiers in his Unit and he starts off with SSG Newton:"My first interview is with a fellow soldier from my platoon. His name is SSG Newton and he is a squad leader and overall great guy. What follows are a few questions I asked him so that you guys could get a better idea of who

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From MaryAnn at Soldiers' Angels Germany:"It's official; we're good to go. Stefan picked up the permits today.Support Our Troops in Ramstein March 11 We're on!Here's the information for the Support the Troops event countering Cindy's anti-military, anti-victory, anti-German/American partnership protest in Germany:Saturday, March 11, 200612:00 - 16:00Ramstein Airbase, West Gate (at the roundabout

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Rod Powers, a retired Air Force First Sergeant, and military author, has an article at his about.com site about changes to the Military pay system:"A committee that's spent the past year studying the military compensation system is recommending sweeping changes that, if approved, would bring military compensation more on par with private-sector compensation. The proposed package includes two

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I received an email from Suzette Boler, the wife of a soldier who lost her job the day after her husband deployed to Iraq "for taking a 3 day unpaid leave".You can read the whole story here.Suzette wants to get the word out about a military family leave bill.As she says in her email,"...something very exciting has been happening since then. During all the publicity of my situation I met the

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You probably have read about the Jones family in Kokomo, Ind. whose house was vandalized last week, 3 days after learning that their son and 3 other soldiers was killed in action in Baghdad. Not only was the vandalism more than despicable, but that Phelps fellow from Kansas has decided to attend the area to protest near the funeral. Veterans groups such as The Patriot Guard and American Legion

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After a couple of weeks of being bombarded by anti-american nonsense and anti-military pontificating in the media, I realized that I had allowed myself to get swept up in it all and found myself becoming downright cranky most of the time. I do not suffer fools lightly or quietly. But after an enjoyable chat with one of my adopted soldiers, (thanks, Joe) I realized that the soldiers I've come to

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TJ over at Basic Training - In Iraq has some great photos from his latest and long mission. (I so envy people who can take good photos!)Anyway, he mentions that 3 kids they came across are now in possession of the school supply kits he's been collecting for. You'll see a photo of their house. Quite a contrast to the following photo of one of the palaces owned by Qusay Hussien.Just a reminder, TJ

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Andi at Andi's World has apost about a Mom and her wounded Soldier. Meet Captain Jason Scott - an American Hero"Last night I found myself glued to a blog which I stumbled upon by accident. It's a blog dedicated to Captain Jason Scott, who was injured in Iraq by an IED. The blog is written by several of Scott's family members, and it's a very candid look at the life of a recovering patient at

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Merrilee Carlson, A Gold Star Mother from Minnesota, along with other Gold star Families is intent on getting out the message that her son and other fallen soldiers did not die in vain. They have created "Families United For Our Troops and Their mission".The message of this non-profit organization is in exact opposition to that woman's:"Families United for Our Troops and Their Mission is a

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Well, we made it back okay. Traffic was not bad and the rain held off for most of the trip. Nothing like coming home to 5 critters who are estactic to see you! Lots of tail waggin' and purrin'! The memorial for Ned's Mom went very well and all was seen to.Wow! 4 days without posting ~ I have a goodly amount of stored up "arggghhh!" stuffage that needs attention and ranting about. Poor Ned was on

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Laurie at Soldiers' Angels New York has a post about that nasty woman who keeps popping up all over the place. Looks like that woman is going to set up her camp outside of Landstuhl Hospital in Germany. "From an article in Stars & Stripes:On March 11, protesters plan to walk from Landstuhl Regional Medical Center to a parking lot just outside Ramstein Air Base, where Sheehan will be at a “camp,”

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Have I mentioned how noisy it is here in So Cal? Nonstop traffic, lots of planes going overhead and people - everywhere. How do people live like this? I talked with Devon yesterday and she's doing better. Though they still haven't worked out the hometown recruiting thing yet. But she keeps working on it. She also scored 270 out of 300 on her PT test and received a certificate for 2 days of

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I've been busy getting ready to head down south today for Ned's Mom's memorial service this Saturday. Blogging here might be light for the next few days, depending on the hotel's internet connection...We had to rent a vehicle because my car is still in the shop. Argghhh! The warranty people are wrangling about what they will cover, even though is it apparent to my mechanic that this has been a

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George Washington"To the memory of the Man, first in war, first in peace, and first in the hearts of his countrymen." So wrote Congressman Henry Lee in 1799, upon the death of George Washington. Lee, who was better known as "Light Horse Harry" Lee, was a hero of the Revolutionary War and a friend of Washington's. His famous words accurately described the feelings of Americans for their first

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Found this video over at Liberty Just In Case.It's a long download but well worth it. I haven't watched the MSM in quite awhile but from past experience with the media, I don't believe you'd find these events reported much, if at all. Correct me if I'm wrong. I hope I am. But I'm not holding my breath.In fact, I feel that this should be on every soldier-supportin', victory-believin'

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I meant to put this in my post below.Laurie at Soldiers' Angels New York has a post about a new organization called Vets For Freedom. "Vets for Freedom was founded by a group of Iraq and Afganistan War veterans who believe in the mission of freedom, specifically Operation Iraqi Freedom, but who have become frustrated with the way the operation has been politicized and reported to the home

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"Operation Firing for Effect"THE VETERANS MARCHContact us at: Veterans@VetMarch2006.comWashington, D.C.April 25, 26 2006Hello fellow veterans and concerned others.Please let me take this opportunity to tell you the mission of “OperationFiring for Effect” and “The Veterans March.”We are dedicated to hold our Veterans to the utmost esteem and we must demandpromises given to our veterans are kept.We

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When I was in San Antonio, I was at the PX and there was this glass etching vender there, a man who had beautiful framed poems on display. Well, he and I got to talking, as it is so easy to do in Texas, (CA could take a lesson here - at least the area I live in...but that's another post for another time) and I found out that he had written the poems himself. His son is in the Military and in fact

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A Military Mom and her family need our prayers. Her son David passed away yesterday after a long illness.Ah, Mom ~ my heart hurts for you so, but I know that David is no longer in pain and is in that better place, watching over you all.

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Over at HELLO IRAQ, DevilDog has a post that is a must read for every person who knows a soldier or knows of a soldier; in other words, every person in this country.It is titled "Who Am I?""I left home to go to a far away land, now everything is different. I can't explain to anyone how. Lately everything seems to be so very confused. It all runs together and it won't slow down. One minute I'm a

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Blackfive has posted photos taken at Abu Ghraib that will astound you! Mostly, because you won't see them on the news. There are no dogs or hoods in the pics, so I guess they just don't make the cut. These photos were taken at the Abu Ghraib hospital - What? You didn't know there was a hospital there? Don't feel bad. Apparently you're not alone . I only know because I supported a soldier there

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And to think that Al Gore could have been our President.I know this is oldish news, but my hackles are still raised at this.So without further ado ~ from Grouchy Media, I give you "America's Defense".Updated cuz I just came across this:And it is BS! The MSM won't publish the Danish cartoons so as not to offend certain people, but they'll show all the pictures they can from one weekend in 2003 at

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I want to introduce you to Michael Fay at Fire and Ice. I just discovered his blog a couple of weeks ago and have been catching up on all his posts. Not only is he a Marine (oorah!) but he's also an incredible artist. Michael's on his way home now (YAY!) so please go over to his place and see his artwork and read his stories and wish him well.(I'm hoping he publishes a book...)Here's a sampling

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Your Ultimate Sci-Fi Profile II: which sci-fi crew would you best fit in? (pics)created with QuizFarm.com You scored as SG-1 (Stargate).You are versatile and diverse in your thinking. You have an open mind to that which seems highly unlikely and accept it with a bit of humor. Now if only aliens would stop trying to take over your body.Damn straight!! I've been going through the Stargate with

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The UPS man knocked on my door late yesterday afternoon and left a box on the porch. I figured it was something for Ned's guitar store as usual, so I was surprised to see my name on the box and the return label was from a store I hadn't bought anything from. I hadn't ordered anything to be delivered from San Antonio.Well, I love presents, especially when I least expect them. So I sat down and

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Now that I've caught up on my favorite bloggers (military and political), here are some updates on posts I've done, in case you didn't see them.Firstly, Eddie Ryan is getting tons of support from people in his hometown and all over the country. It looks like construction of the addition on the family's house could start as soon as a couple of weeks from now!!From the Ryan"s website:"Ryan's story

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Wish you were here now."I was born Feb. 12, 1809, in Hardin County, Kentucky. My parents were both born in Virginia, of undistinguished families--second families, perhaps I should say. My mother, who died in my tenth year, was of a family of the name of Hanks.... My father ... removed from Kentucky to ... Indiana, in my eighth year.... It was a wild region, with many bears and other wild animals

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I'm trying to get caught up on all that I missed in the blogshere and the world. Looks like there's alot of material to attend to! Apparently "Stupidness" didn't take any time off while I was not paying attention...sigh..... Wouldn't that have been nice? And the sheep are still attacking the sheepdogs and making nicey nice with the wolves. I stood on the grounds of the Alamo and thought of

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Back to everyday reality...Ned loved the boots I bought him at the Cowboy store! And the bolo tie and the hat and the Texas size jelly beans! Oh I had fun! I bought myself some boots too! So we're all tricked out now, Texas-style!Okay, I downloaded the photos, so here goes ~I was so happy to see that sign! And these faces!! (That's Jen on the right - my "other" daughter)At the Alamo ~(Brought

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Another Gorgeous day in Texas. Though I'm thinking Texas could use some rain!I seem to have lost a post when I saved my last one, so I just want to thank everyone for stopping by and the good wishes.I will be posting photos when I get back home and can get to the other computer that has my photo program on it.Devon is getting settled in at Ft Stewart. She's going through reception right now,

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Finally! I can get connected to the internet. Not that we've had time to even think about it - lol!Devon and her friend, Jen, kept us running and shopping. We put Devon on the plane for Georgia this afternoon - sad, sad...But she's doing so well. Made me so proud to see the confidence and discipline she displayed. And we had a great, terrific, fun snortin' time and I'll post more when we get

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I am so excited! Even bought some new clothes. And not all jeans and flannel shirts either. I'll have a camera handy and I'm taking the laptop so hopefully I'll be able to share my adventures with my Baby Girl with you all. Devon finished up all her practicals yesterday - haven't heard from her so all must be well on that front. Do you think they would notice if I packed her in my suitcase

yankeemomhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08141867215653480319noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-16413051.post-1138893129830709182006-02-02T07:12:00.000-08:002006-02-02T07:41:42.483-08:00

Michele Malkin has a follow up on Toles' cartoon I posted about yesterday. The Washington Post has printed an article today regarding the letter sent to them by the Joint Chiefs of Staff in response to the cartoon.Now after I calmed down a bit, my first thought was I bet they spin this to look like it's in support of the Troops and the state of the Military. And they will come out the victims~

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This is beyond tasteless, beyond political satire, and so far beyond common decency, I can hardly sputter.I was over at ROFASIX and saw he had posted about this "cartoon" found on the editorial page of the Washington Post:I am so sickened by the disrespect shown to our soldiers, not only by Toles, but by the paper. I am absolutely stymied by the ignorance or cheap shot or what ever they were

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Laurie over at Soldier's Angel New York tagged me with this meme (I love what she said she thought "meme" meant!)4 Jobs You Have Had In Your Life1. Stable Hand/assistant horse trainer ( my favorite!)2. Waitress3. Receptionist (wasn't very good at it - kept losing callers on hold)4. Plumber's assistant4 Movies You Would Watch Over and Over1. Pay It Forward (yup, I cry every time)2. Gladiator (

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From Soldiers' Angels Germany"01/31/0604:52:19 am, Categories: Supporting the Troops, 231 words Soldiers' Angels Armor Up Program - Your Help Needed* * * Bumping this up, scroll for updates * * *In 2004 Soldiers' Angels created the Armor Up program providing Kevlar blankets to be used as extra protection on troop vehicles in Iraq and Afghanistan. Since then, Soldiers' Angels has purchased 62 of

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Coretta Scott King Dies at 78By ERRIN HAINES, Associated Press Writer"ATLANTA - Coretta Scott King, who worked to keep her husband's dream alive with a chin-held-high grace and serenity that made her a powerful symbol of the Rev. Martin Luther King Jr.'s creed of brotherhood and nonviolence, died Tuesday. She was 78.The "first lady of the civil rights movement" died in her sleep during the night

yankeemomhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08141867215653480319noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-16413051.post-1138680087959635802006-01-30T19:38:00.000-08:002006-01-30T20:01:28.100-08:00

I was over at Adventures of a Detailed Recruiter ( I like his blog - I have a soft spot for Recruiters as you may know by now) and he has found a blog of a young soldier called Army Basic Training Journal. This young man has a wonderful site about joining the Army and good info about Basic Training. I highly recommend visiting it if you are, or someone you know is thinking about joining the

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I was just reading about the video of Jill Carrol that has been aired on Al-Jazeera, where she is weeping and appealing "for U.S. and Iraqi authorities to free all women prisoners to help "in winning her release.""Last night I was doing a search for more news on the Christian Peacemaker members taken hostage last November. I didn't find much new news.I am so thoroughly disgusted and enraged and

yankeemomhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08141867215653480319noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-16413051.post-1138552903715664582006-01-29T07:43:00.000-08:002006-01-29T08:51:53.100-08:00

Ned's coming home today. I knew I'd reached my level of tolerance for his being away last night when I found myself eating 4 huge cookies when 1 or 2 would have been sufficient. I miss him!It's been hard not being with him during this time even though we talked to each other every day. We had decided it was best for me to stay here and handle the business so that would be one less thing for him

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My mother in law passed away this afternoon.May the Angels carry you home softly, Margi ~ You are always with us in our hearts. "...a man is placed upon the steps, a baby cries and high above the church bells start to ring and as the heaviness the body oh the heaviness settles in somewhere you can hear a mother sing then it's one foot then the other as you step out onto the road how much weight

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