Pearl Harbor Day

On Dec. 7, 1941, while negotiations were going on with Japanese representatives in Washington, Japanese carrier-based planes swept in without warning over Oahu and attacked (7:55 AM local time) the bulk of the U.S. Pacific fleet, moored in Pearl Harbor. Nineteen naval vessels, including eight battleships, were sunk or severely damaged; 188 U.S. aircraft were destroyed. Military casualties were 2,280 killed and 1,109 wounded; 68 civilians also died. On Dec. 8, the United States declared war on Japan.

Soon there will be no more survivors of the attack on Pearl Harbor. It is up to all of us to remember that day. We have to remember the horrors of war in hopes that someday the wars will be gone.

I wonder

Do kids write thank you notes anymore or was there a law passed that outlaws them?

Why does only one side of my nose get stuffy and I have to turn on my other side to clear it and then the other..well you know what I’m talking about right?

What would Princess Diana look like today?

Does everyone wear clean underwear when they travel?

Bluetooth? why why why? I kept seeing all these people walking around with tagged ears, I though aliens had banded them, then I found out they are blue tooth devices.. again why why why?

If my gut tells me something isn’t right why don’t i listen?

Why do I flip my pillow over when I wake up in the middle of the night? Do you?

Why I ended up alone.

Is there anything you wonder about?

“Tis the Season

The holidays are upon us--or perhaps I should say that we are currently knee deep in mistletoe, dreidels, and with all of the eggnog-inspired haze, it's probably a good time to remember the true reason for the season.
But don't expect me to define that reason here.
While some traditionalists (myself included) will most certainly point to the obvious--that this is the celebration of the birth of Jesus Christ--mercantilism will undoubtedly pursue a more commercial vision. I won't bother venturing my own opinion, which is as valuable as the morals espoused in The Grinch Who Stole Christmas, Frosty The Snowman, and It's a Wonderful Life. I will, however, offer this one suggestion. During this season of commerce, worship, and celebration, one would be well served to at least take at least a little time to reflect on the dichotomy of the idea of the western Christmas season versus the spirit of the celebration of Christ's birth as taught in most other Christian traditions. And don't get me started on Black Friday, Hanukkah, Kwanzaa, and Boxing Day. Once they get their own stop-action animated holiday specials, they'll be eligible for consideration as legitimate.

Awkward

This is a preview of a new series on TLC. Bottom of the Barrel? A new low? Or interesting topic? I know what I think. What do you think?

Five on Friday

1. Where is the furthest you have traveled for Christmas and will you be traveling this year? I am a homebody for the holidays.

2. Do you celebrate any other holiday this month? Kwanza? Chanukah? Festivus? Does New Year's Eve count!?

3. Who is the hardest person to shop for on your Christmas list and why do you think they are so hard to buy for? I no longer shop I give money let them shop they know what they like and want.

4. How old were you when you stopped believing in Santa? Extra credit if you have a picture of you with Santa! Stop believing? Never. I will always believe in the magic!

5. Fill in the blank; For me Christmas just wouldn't be the same without _______? Family

Happy Birthday Joe

Happy Birthday to my favorite brother!