Monthly Archives: November 2011

The Rose of Sharon has thorns….

Posted on November 30, 2011 by cptcaveman

This post may not make much sense, but there is something bugging me and I need to get it off my chest. Adult language alert… I remain confused by people who are surprised when parts of life suck. We live … Continue reading →

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Sorry yall

Posted on November 29, 2011 by cptcaveman

My well has run dry. We are frantically preparing to move to Fort Leavenworth in about a week and a half…and I dont have a Request For Orders (RFO) yet, much less actual orders which are required to do things … Continue reading →

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Can You Hear Those Sleighbells Ring?

Posted on November 26, 2011 by cptcaveman

This is a story I wrote some time ago. I added Chapter 2 last year. Hopefully my muse will return soon so I can continue the story…I hope you enjoy! Can you hear those sleigh bells ring? Nick passed through … Continue reading →

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Great historical documentaries from BBC

Posted on November 26, 2011 by cptcaveman

I stumbled across these videos on Youtube and was absolutely floored! I am incredibly envious of their opportunity to live this way for so long. I HIGHLY recommend them! You can go to the Youtube channel, we definatly owe Zodiac … Continue reading →

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The Happy Turkey

Posted on November 24, 2011 by cptcaveman

This is one of the few times I link Robb’s linked item better than his analysis of it. I think this is a great moral lesson all the way around! http://globalguerrillas.typepad.com/globalguerrillas/2011/11/are-you-a-turkey.html The Parable of The Happy Turkey The parable of … Continue reading →

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Interesting bits

Posted on November 20, 2011 by cptcaveman

An interesting article on 18th Century medicinal recipe books: http://phdpanacea.wordpress.com/2011/11/01/caroline-powys/ The blog for a university professor at Northwestern who is doing an Afghan studies class: http://afghanopoly.wordpress.com/ Great blog on surviving in modern life: http://survivingmodernlife.com/ Despite first appearances, an interesting take … Continue reading →

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Boosts and Bummers

Posted on November 19, 2011 by cptcaveman

Last Thursday was a bittersweet day. At 0900 I walked across the stage at the Presidio of Monterey theater and graduated with my French class. At 1500 I had an office call with the LTC in charge of the FAO’s … Continue reading →

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Veteran’s Day (delayed)

Posted on November 15, 2011 by cptcaveman

Wow, the changes going on! Sorry for the delayed Veteran’s Day edition, but I took the opportunity to take my family to Yosemite for the weekend. It was absolutely a wonderful vacation and, fortuitously, came the day after my graduation…so … Continue reading →

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A Wrinkle in Time

Posted on November 10, 2011 by cptcaveman

I had the chance a couple nights ago to watch the movie version of the most excellent book “A Wrinkle in Time” by Madeline L’Engle. The production quality of the movie was OK, but the wonderful message and feel of … Continue reading →

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8th of November

Posted on November 9, 2011 by cptcaveman

Just a reminder, yesterday was the 8th of November…

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