Archive | June, 2012

So Clever – Radar Station B-71

by on June 28, 2012 in History, Travel, Uncategorized, Veterans

A few years ago my wife and I went on a bit of a meandering vacation to visit the Redwoods, Nevada City, Reno, Park City, Yellowstone, and the Stonehenge Replica in the Oregon Gorge. While staying at a wonderful Bed and Breakfast near the Klamath River (ReQua Inn) we went sightseeing and exploring on the back […]

US Students’ Graduation Gift!

by on June 17, 2012 in Coast Guard, History, Opinion, Politics, Uncategorized, US Foreign Policy, Veterans

This time of the year many of our thoughts turn to the new graduates from high school and college. Many of the 3 million high school graduates and the 1.6 million college graduates will be entering the work force full-time, at least that is what they are hoping. Everything in front of them is the […]

Somalia

by on June 9, 2012 in History, Opinion, Politics, Travel, Uncategorized, US Foreign Policy

On Friday, June 8, 2012, National Public Radio’s Morning Edition broadcast the news (originating with the BBC) that Somalia now had a dry cleaning business. And oh so tongue in check noted that the various warlords and al-Qaida-linked militants probably didn’t need a dry cleaners over the years in this failed state. Ms. Montagne suggested the […]

Mother Earth News Fair Puyallup, Washington

by on June 4, 2012 in Opinion, Travel, Uncategorized

I attended the two-day Mother Earth News Fair over the weekend at the Western Washington Fairgrounds in Puyallup (pew-al-əp), Washington. Not having been to this event before I was not sure what to expect other than what was advertised. The weather cooperated most of the weekend with just a few sprinkles here and there but […]

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