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
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Rules for my Daughter
Rules For My Daughter 1. Don’t let anyone tell you that you can’t.2. Be kind3. Be tough4. Try something out of your comfort zone5. Never miss an opportunity to tell someone how you feel. If you love someone, tell them.6. Your words carry tremendous weight, choose them wisely.7. It’s never too late to do the… Continue reading Rules for my Daughter
Rules For My Son
Rules For My Son I have one son who is 28 years old and married and living his own life. When he was growing up, here are some of the rules that I imparted to him. 1. Never shake a man’s hand while sitting down.2. There are plenty of ways to enter a pool. The… Continue reading Rules For My Son
Father’s Day Glass
Father’s Day Glass For Father’s Day 2021, my two children chipped in and one of the things they got for me was an engraved bourbon glass with their names and birthdates on it. It is one of my favorite glasses. Here it is with some Coke and Basil Hayden and my large ice cubes. Bottoms… Continue reading Father’s Day Glass
A Dad
A Dad Which is correct, “Dad” or “Father”? Either is correct. Either could be appropriate or inappropriate, according to the context. However, most will agree that “father” is more of a biological title and a little more. Any male can be a father. or as I refer to him “sperm donor”. The title dad is earned… Continue reading A Dad
