18
Jan/2008

by finrenice

Several days ago Secretary for Defense B. Gates delivered a rather nasty critique of American NATO allies in general and Canadians in particular.  To say that his statements were received like the proverbial cup of cold sick, is an understatement.  However, whatever I think of the man's comments, he is certainly not the only idiot on the block with foot in mouth disease. The other day I read in one of the Edmonton papers that statistics show that more Canadian soldiers, propotionaly,died compa... Read More

23
Dec/2007

by jackies8117

This was shared by someone in a group I belong to.  I wanted to share it with all of my Zubby Family.  The embers glowed softly, and in their dim light,
I gazed round the room and
I cherished the sight.
My wife was asleep, her head on my chest,
My
daughter beside me, angelic in rest.
Outside the snow fell, a blanket of
white,
Transforming the yard to a winter delight.
The sparkling lights in the
tree I believe,
Completed the magi... Read More

03
Dec/2007

by hammerthealmighty

My blog entries are normally original works; but being an old
soldier myself, I could not pass up the request of one of my brother's
to get his message out to as many as possible. TWAS THE NIGHT BEFORE CHRISTMAS,
HE LIVED ALL ALONE,
IN A ONE BEDROOM HOUSE MADE OF
PLASTER AND STONE.

I HAD COME DOWN THE CHIMNEY
WITH PRESENTS TO GIVE,
AND TO SEE JUST WHO
IN THIS HOME DID LIVE.

I LOOKED ALL ABOUT,
A STRANGE SIGHT I DID SEE,
NO TINSEL, NO PRESENT... Read More