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If you do not know me (I mean, really know me) then there is something you need to understand before you read this blog: I value the truth above everything else... except a good laugh. A good laugh will almost always beat the truth as far as I’m concerned. Everything you read on this blog will be true, somewhat true, or something I made up in an effort to get a laugh. Sometimes I will go on a rant that I don’t really mean (or only kind of mean). Sometimes I will mean what I write only to completely change my mind a year, month, or day later. Such is life. By reading this blog you agree not to get offended by anything I write (or, at the very least, you agree not to tell me or anyone else that you are offended). It is worth noting that my employer does not endorse my blog (or even read it, to tell you the truth). The Wife also does not endorse my blog (though she will read it from time to time). I am not paid to write this... it’s just my way of giving back to the community. I have, and will, touch on a wide range of subjects and will give my opinion on these subjects. Again, most of what I say is for laughs but every now and then I will say what I really think and feel (see my views on Westboro Baptist Cult). How will you know when I’m serious and when I’m trying to get a laugh? You’ll know. And if you don’t know, well... maybe this isn’t the best thing for you to be reading. So, sit back, read and enjoy. Leave comments if you want and don’t be afraid to publicly follow me.



Thursday, June 21, 2012

Thankful for The Wife… that’s right, The Wife

Know Your Medal of Honor Recipients:

Sergeant Richard Gasson (US Army) received his Medal of Honor for his actions on September 29, 1864, at Chapins Farm, Virginia. His citation reads:

Fell dead while planting the colors of his regiment on the enemy's works.

Bugler George Gates (US Army) received his Medal of Honor for his actions on June 4, 1869, at Picacho Mountain, Arizona. His citation reads:

Killed an Indian warrior and captured his arms.

Sergeant Philip Gaughan (US Marine Corps) received his Medal of Honor for his actions on May 11, 1898, on board the USS Nashville. His citation reads:

On board the U.S.S. Nashville during the operation of cutting the cable leading from Cienfuegos, Cuba, 11 May 1898. Facing the heavy fire of the enemy, Gaughan set an example of extraordinary bravery and coolness throughout this action.


Thankful Thursday

With the big 1-0 Anniversary coming up tomorrow, I’m thankful for The Wife. I know I don’t tell her enough how much I love her, but a lot of times that’s because I think it goes without saying. I mean, think about it… When we got married we became 1… and everyone knows that I love me some me… therefore it should go without saying that I love her. But I should still probably say it more. I’m thankful for the time she spends with our children helping them build on the natural talents that God gave them via me. I’m thankful that she loves me even when she is mad at me (which probably happens more than you would think… heck, it probably happens more than I think). The thing is, I know I give her a hard time… but that’s how I am. I can’t help it. I try not to be that way, but I am who I am. She is able to make me laugh and I am able to make her roll her eyes.

There is a story not many people know (unless I’ve told it more than I realized), but there was a night… I don’t remember the exact night, but it was probably around late June/early July 1999 and I couldn’t sleep. It was probably about 1:30 or 2:00 in the morning and I decided I would take a walk to clear my head. There was a girl that I had been friends with, but without going into too much detail, she had ticked me off and so I was prepared to never speak to her again. BUT… she had a birthday party coming up and there was a good chance a girl (The Wife) who I wanted to be there was going to be there. So I walked down Eden Terrace (it ended up being about a 5 mile round trip) at around 2 in the morning and thought about what to do. I can remember looking up at the stars and praying that God would somehow make this girl (The Wife) my wife. Sure, we hadn’t dated yet, but I knew I wanted to spend the rest of my life with her. So I asked God to make sure she was at this party… if she was there, I’d take it as a sign. Well, she was there… And I am, and will forever be, thankful.
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