"Mike Ditka, the legendary Pro Football Hall of Fame coach, reiterated his stance that athletes should not be kneeling during the national anthem. He called it a protest of the flag and the country, and would prefer it not happen in his new X League, a women’s tackle football league." "Ditka, 80, was asked about …
Mom, I Picked You Some Flowers
I miss you, Mom. Its been so long since you have calmed my troubled heart over one thing or another. I've picked you some flowers. I am but one of millions who's mothers have left this mortal existence . . . I claim no special heartache that is not felt by many others as Mother's …
Perspective
A Point Of View Every family needs a sky pilot. This is the handle we gave Chaplains in Vietnam. I don't know if the nomenclature has survived in today's military. It is Spring and a time when our thoughts quite naturally turn to birth, life, new beginnings . . . and death. My son-in-law did …
I Sent Others To Fight In My Place
I just came from watching "The Last Full Measure" about a horrific battle called Operation Abilene that took place while I was in country. If you watch the trailer, you will hear a line from the movie that really took me down. I am glad the noon day matinee only had 6 patrons. The Senator …
Notes From Mother Rucker
Official US Army Aviation School Stationary "Well, a class of junior candidates had just advanced to their senior phase, and were eager to harass some underclassmen." Back in the day, those of us who qualified for US Army Flight Training were given the choice of either fixed wing or rotor wing primary flight school. When …
Rusty Bent Nail 
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