On May 4, 1775, George Washington climbed into his chariot and departed Mount Vernon, bound for Philadelphia. He was on his way to attend the Second Continental Congress, convening just a month after the Revolution’s first shots were fired at … Continue reading →

251 years ago, the first step to becoming the United States of America began: The Battle of Lexington. The Battle of Lexington on April 19, 1775 marked the explosive beginning of the American Revolution. Colonial militia faced British troops on … Continue reading →

Still paying taxes on 85% of my Social Security, so I don’t know when that promise kicks in…

Artemis II is expected to splash down off the coast of San Diego at 2007 EDT today. All joking aside about various problems with the craft, I hope for a safe return and recovery of the crew. The mission itself … Continue reading →

Happy Easter, everyone. May it be a good day for all of us.

He himself bore our sins in his body on the tree, that we might die to sin and live to righteousness. By his wounds you have been healed. 1 Peter 2:24 Today is Good Friday, the day when Jesus was … Continue reading →

I would be remiss if I didn’t post a welcome to the season of decreased chill and increased happiness. Spring/Summer is my favorite time of year, as the farmers are in the fields, the first signs of life spring from … Continue reading →

So our clocks have been forced to move forward because farmers need them, shops have to have daylight, WW2 happened or it saves on electric bills. Ask ten people why this happens and you will get at least ten responses, … Continue reading →

Time for his biennial taunting of Kraken and iceberg, and thumbing the nose at the Bermuda Triangle. What could go wrong?

From February 19th to March 26th the Marine Corps and Navy assaulted the island of Iwo Jima as part of the island hopping campaign to bring US forces closer to Japan. The fighting was brutal. It’s not an exaggeration to … Continue reading →