Category Archives: General

Ruminations on Iraq

Here I sit, comfortably on my back deck with a cup of coffee and a cigarette, nine years and approximately 6,620 miles removed from my “home” on what was known as FOB Danger in Tikrit, Iraq. I’m older (though not … Continue reading

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One Nation….Divided by whatever catches our attention.

This is part one of two.  The second half will most likely involve ranting and unsubstantiated opinions.  You know, what most people turn on their televisions to watch and then go on Facebook to bitch about.  Yes, I recognize the … Continue reading

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Secession or “I didn’t get my way so I’m quitting!”

No disclaimer.  It’s a Teve Torbes post.  Yes, I typed up the previous post in anticipation of this one. Holy crap. I thought people had lost their minds immediately after the election.  The amount of hatred that was spewed across … Continue reading

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Explaining “Teve Torbes”

This post came about as a result of listening to a podcast today.  I kid you not. I’m a fan of Christopher Titus and consequently have become a regular listener of the Titus Podcast.  This week’s episode featured George Carlin’s … Continue reading

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Suicide is good? It is according to Ted Turner.

Disclaimer: This post is biased. I have done my best to remove offensive language from it.  However, there will probably be some remnants.  That happens when someone suggests that military deaths are a good thing. I realize that much of … Continue reading

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This is the best solicitation you have?

I received the following email the other day as a result of subscribing to The Daily Caller online.  I believe I’ll be unsubscribing. Friend, Ever been sold on one thing, then at the last minute the salesman tries to give … Continue reading

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If There’s A New Way, I’ll Be The First In Line…

For those who don’t know, that’s the chorus from a song titled “Peace Sells” by the band Megadeth.  Been listening to it a lot lately.  It seems fairly appropriate as we approach Election Day.  I imagine there’s a few folks … Continue reading

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Apathy is not an option

“If there’s a candidate this year you feel really passionate about, consider professional help.” – Stephen Green   True enough.  The above quote was flying around the Twitters last week, and I have to agree with it.  There is no … Continue reading

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My hovercraft is full of eels

Out of the 103 comments this blog has received, I’ve only approved 13 of them.  The rest have been spam.  This one was the most recent, and by far the weirdest use of English I’ve seen: I am a good … Continue reading

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Wake Me When September Ends

Yes, I completely stole the title of a Green Day song.  Don’t judge me.  I love the month of October.  The days are still pleasant, the nights are great for sleeping with the windows open, and hockey season is upon … Continue reading

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