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Happy New Year!

Posted in General on December 31, 2008 | 2 Comments »

Auld Lang Syne
by
The U.S. Army Ceremonial Band

2:30 pm EST (12:00 am AFT January 1, 2009)

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New pics from ArmyBro

Posted in Army Bro's Afghanistan Adventure on December 31, 2008 | Leave a Comment »

As long as it takes mail to get from here to Afghanistan, it takes longer for it to get from Afghanistan to the U.S.  Yesterday, I finally received a thumb drive with photos from Army Bro.  A couple are below.  You can view and download all of them at my Flickr page.

11:18 am EST

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Posted in General on December 24, 2008 | Leave a Comment »

2:31 pm EST (12:01 AFT December 25, 2008)

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Soldier’s Silent Night

Posted in General, Military on December 24, 2008 | Leave a Comment »

To read the original poem, and the story of the above recorded version, click below.

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A Soldier’s Christmas

Posted in General, Military on December 23, 2008 | Leave a Comment »

A SOLDIER’S CHRISTMAS
The embers glowed softly, and in their dim light,
I gazed round the room and I cherished the sight.
My wife was asleep, her head on my chest,
my daughter beside me, angelic in rest.
Outside the snow fell, a blanket of white,
Transforming the yard to a winter delight.
The sparkling lights in the tree, I believe,
Completed the [...]

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You for Christmas

Posted in Military, Music on December 22, 2008 | 1 Comment »

Karmina and its record label, CBS Records, are giving a gift to the troops and their families of a download of their new holiday song, “You For Christmas”. It is their gift to the troops who are separated from their loved ones, and to those awaiting their return.
Click the button to listen.

The song can be [...]

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Perspective

Posted in Army Bro's Afghanistan Adventure, Military on December 22, 2008 | Leave a Comment »

As tedious tasks begin to overwhelm us these last few days before Christmas, take a moment to remember those away from home who protect our right to celebrate the holidays however we choose.
Thank you, ArmyBro. You are in our hearts and prayers always.
THE SANDS OF CHRISTMAS
by Michael Marks
I had no Christmas spirit when I [...]

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Three down.

Posted in Family on December 20, 2008 | 7 Comments »

Gershwin was graduated today with a B.S. in Accounting.  Monday he goes to work full-time, and soon thereafter more than full-time because tax season is about to begin.
Congratulations Gershwin!  We’re proud of you!
5:09 pm EST

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The Herd in Afghanistan

Posted in Army Bro's Afghanistan Adventure on December 20, 2008 | 1 Comment »

And the guys, and Gumby, as well as a little perspective on what monsters Cougars are.  Wow!

5:03 pm EST

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Tracking Santa

Posted in General on December 20, 2008 | Leave a Comment »

The Fastest Thing on Earth

I love this program.  Check out Norad Tracks Santa 2008.  It has fun countdown activities  for the kids, and Hot Updates From the North Pole.  There’s a page explaining how NORAD tracks Santa, which includes
Canadian NORAD fighter pilots flying the CF-18 intercept and welcome Santa to North [...]

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