I typically post this stuff elsewhere but this is something I couldn’t get off my mind since the Op Ed from Erik Prince. Some segments of our society would like you to think that sending mercenaries into Afghanistan equates to privately funded space exploration. They would be wrong. The continued trickle of soldiers and…
Category: armed forces
Every hero has some weakness…
Originally posted to http://www.diaryofashieldmaiden.com Some days it is hard to remember when I wasn’t struggling to get my Warrior to remember something. Then those days come that I have too many things that need remembering in my head and then I forget. HOW IRONIC. I talk about different ways to help him all the time but…
The Trouble with Trouble, oh yeah, and Syria too
I get a little crazy over politics sometimes. In all honesty, I think I have earned it with the extent to which I have worked in it over the years, but still, I understand not every home has people that yell at the television news. In my defense, I warned them. I don’t work in…
Fear Not or Fear All
Life is funny. You go through things and scream and cry and lament them all but some things, some very important things build on top of each other and ultimately shape the kind of person you become. Its not always good, but it is a fact of how things work. I am a liberal. Flaming…
Politics, Smut Peddling and My Year of Ups and Downs
Politics and My Real Life I will go ahead and get it out of the way. For those that know me, I know you are surprised that I have been silent on the matter. That is strictly because I have been so damn busy. Here goes–I am not sure why people even CONSIDER voting against…
In Appreciation
For all of those who have served, those serving now, their families and those who gave the ultimate sacrifice, I am grateful for your willingness to do so. May blessings come to your family and my prayers to those we are still waiting on to come home. Have a safe and happy holiday!
Queen of the Universe 