Memorial Day 2016

No matter what your plans are for today, please take a moment to remember those who gave their lives for our country.

Siblings Day

     Here's me with my sisters in 1985. Denise is on the left and Wendy on the right. The woman in the middle is our mother.

Nam Vets Day

Today is Vietnam Veterans Day. On this day in 1973 we left that lovely country and two years later "peace with honor" went out the window, to no one's surprise.

Delegate

I went to the Democratic caucus for Washington State today. I cast my vote for Bernie Sanders and volunteered to be a delegate for the next caucus up the line. The Clinton machine has been stealing or subjugating too many votes lately and I want to make sure mine is counted properly. Incidentally, this state is killing it for Bernie.

This Blew My Mind

Clarence "Frogman" Henry is 79 years old today, one year younger than Ursula Andress, who turns 80 today.

Klara at 28 Weeks

     This is both amazing and weird. It's a 3-D ultrasound of my unborn granddaughter at 28 weeks. Kind of cute for a fetus, isn't she?

Remember the Alamo

     On this day in 1836 the Alamo fell to the forces of General Santa Anna. Among the defenders who died in the battle was Davy Crockett, pictured above.

Last Birthday For a While

     Linda was born on this day in 19-mumbledy-mumble. It was a very active and full day for both of us and I'm looking forward to a relaxing weekend. Happy birthday, Linda.

That Day Again

How does it feel to be 93? I don't know, you'll have to ask my mother. She reached that milestone today and (knock wood) she's doing very well. Here's her photo from about half a century ago. I know I've used it before but it's late and I need to publish this thing before the day is out.

Happy Birthday, Honest Abe

Born Feb 12, 1809.

Died April 15, 1865

Happy Birthday, Molly

My pup is five today, Feb 1.

Happy Birthday, Chief!

I lost track of the date, but on this one (Jan 16, 1918) my father was born. He died in 1977 from smoking. The ship is the USS Maccamaw, an oil tanker on which he served in the fifties.

Throwback Thursday

     On this day in 1903 the Wright Brothers made their historic powered aircraft flight at Kitty Hawk, North Carolina.
     And no, that's not Bill Crider in the background.

Today's Cartoon

     This is for my daughter Kristine. She'll know why.

Remembering John

It was 35 years ago today John Lennon was murdered. I felt I lost a friend that day. Let us not forget when he meant to the world of music and the world at large.

Remember Pearl Harbor

    And if you don't remember it, look it up.

Happy Birthday, Kristine

     My baby girl is 25. Wow, where did the time go? I'm proud and relieved to say she has grown into a sweet, intelligent, caring, responsible young woman who will have a child of her own in about six months. Happy birthday, baby girl. I love you.

Compliments of the Day

Don't eat too much, turkey, and remember that punctuation counts.

That Time Already?

     Yep, today is Sofia's birthday. Five years and getting feistier all the time.

     Happy birthday, Baby.

Announcing

     This is my younger daughter Kristine and her husband, Jacob. They have given me permission to announce that they are expecting a baby at the end of May. We're all very excited, of course. It's too early to tell what gender the baby will be, but if it's a girl the name they're set on is Klara.
     This will be my second grandchild. The other, Sofia, is my girl Stephanie's daughter. She'll be five on the 24th.

     Also, please don't mention this on Facebook. I guess they're saving that for themselves. Thank you.