Veteran of the Year 2021 – John Peck For a study in perseverance, look no further than medically retired Marine Sgt. John Peck. Wounded in Iraq, he re-enlisted and went back to serve in Afghanistan – where he was grievously wounded again, including the loss of all four of his limbs. What followed was a… Continue reading Veteran of the Year 2021 – John Peck
Author: Average Joe
Welcome to the Average Joe Weekly blog. This is basically my place on the web where I can help spread some of the knowledge that I have accumulated over the years. I served 10+ years in the Marine Corps on Active Duty, but that was some 25 years ago.
My Wife’s Husband
My Wife’s Husband I love this sign and if you aren’t paying much attention, you will not get it. Like many men, I can say that isn’t what my wife thinks of me. My Wife’s Husband Is Freaking Awesome – True Story
Crayon Color ‘Dog Weiner’
Crayon Color ‘Dog Weiner’ Alright, who thought it would be funny to name a crayon color ‘dog wiener’ (it’s shocking pink)? I mean it is funny as shit, but still. And being a crayon eater, Marine, I think I will pass on this one, suddenly I’m no longer hungry.
Mr. Garvey – The Substitute Teacher
Key & Peele – Substitute Teacher Key & Peele (K&P) is an American sketch comedy television series created by Keegan-Michael Key and Jordan Peele that aired on Comedy Central. Both Key and Peele previously worked on Mad TV. This is the first in a series of skits about Mr. Garvey the substitute teacher. From Wikipedia… Continue reading Mr. Garvey – The Substitute Teacher
The dreaded and feared colonoscopy
June is Men’s Health Month June is Men’s Health Month, so I’m going to talk about the much-dreaded colonoscopy. It seems that one of the two most feared or avoided medical procedures for men is the colonoscopy (the other is the prostate exam). I can state with 100% certainty that both procedures are completely painless… Continue reading The dreaded and feared colonoscopy
What is Stolen Valor You Ask?
What is stolen valor you ask? “Stolen Valor” is a term applied to the phenomenon of people falsely claiming military awards or medals they did not earn, service they did not perform, Prisoner of War experiences that never happened, and other tales of military actions that exist only in their minds. This could be a… Continue reading What is Stolen Valor You Ask?
Uhm, OK, can I get some eye bleach please?
Uhm, OK, Can I Get Some Eye Bleach Please? I have nothing, and I mean nothing. I guess to each their own??? I do need some eye bleach, though I do wonder if this was a dare or a lost bet, maybe? After some research on the interwebs, it appears that this is American YouTube… Continue reading Uhm, OK, can I get some eye bleach please?
Vintage Marine Corps Commercial
Vintage Marine Corps Commercial Great classic Marine Corps commercial, made in the 1950s. Be Ready Be Trained Be a Marine! https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1Bjy-IQWFg0 *** Footage from this subject is available for licensing from www.globalimageworks.com ***
What a Year This Week Has Been
What a Year This Week Has Been So let me state this couldn’t be any more of a truer statement this week. I have had every intention of going onsite to work this week, but so far I have racked up telework hours. I’m sure it won’t be long until they tell me to come… Continue reading What a Year This Week Has Been
Nervous About This Weeks Injection
Nervous About This Weeks Injection I’m so nervous about this week’s injections. I have felt like crap all week and started to feel decent today and I have to take this week’s injection tonight. I’m thinking, but hoping I’m wrong, that the injections are what is making me feel so rough lately. I guess time… Continue reading Nervous About This Weeks Injection
