Gold Star Families The term Gold Star family is a modern reference that comes from the Service Flag. These flags/banners were first flown by families during World War I. The flag included a blue star for every immediate family member serving in the armed forces of the United States, during any period of war or… Continue reading Gold Star Families
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Dear Lord, I’m ‘That’ Guy!
Dear Lord, I’m ‘That’ Guy! Lately, I have been really getting this feeling that I’m a burden or a sponge – sucking the life out of my wife. I try so hard to balance how much I tell her about what is going on physically and mentally with me, so I don’t become that burden… Continue reading Dear Lord, I’m ‘That’ Guy!
The Great Santini
The Great Santini Every month I’m going to do a military movie review, but not just any old movie review. My reviews will be from the military or in my case, the Marine Corps POV. The first movie is The Great Santini. This movie is based on the 1976 novel of the same name written… Continue reading The Great Santini
Introduction
Introduction I’m going to start this off with a brief introduction and then I’m going to talk about why I wanted to blog about this. My name is Steven Peeven and I’m very easily pissed off by other people and their stupid actions. I saw the Family Guy episode about Peter Griffin and what grinds… Continue reading Introduction
Talking with Family and Friends
Talking With Family and Friends From the very start of all of my neurological issues, I have been very open and upfront with my friends and family. I figured that I had two options, option one is to curl up in a little ball in the corner and cry in self-pity, or option two I… Continue reading Talking with Family and Friends
Welcome
Welcome Wow, do I have some nerve, well really it should be plural, as I have some nerves. But that really doesn’t sound right. This blog is about my journey through the maze of doctors, tests, procedures, and medications as they try to figure out what the hell is wrong with me. Basically, I have… Continue reading Welcome
