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I’m back from my deployment to Qatar…this is the story of the ride [...]

“Terrible news”

Peeves, one of our young cats, died unexpectedly. We’re all shocked and deeply saddened by this, especially my oldest son who was quite close to Peeves. Because I’m still deployed Louise had to deal with it on her own…feeling helpless [...]

In which my six-year old son ponders the nature of breasts

Watching West Side Story raises an interesting question from my six-year old son about breasts, and I reveal for the first time our childhood name for a [...]

Happy Valentine’s Day, kids…now turn your Kama Sutra to position 32…

A day of conflicts can wear on a guy.

First, my youngest (the quarter-swallowing Cole) decides to kick a kid at the bus stop because said kid isn’t supposed to be on our property.  Cole was mistaken – our kids just aren’t allowed to play with the kickee.  He’s a little jerk whose mother thinks can [...]

How much is a quarter worth?

I don’t know and I’m scared to find out…

Enjoying a cool beverage in MOPP 4 (stock USAFR photo). Newer suits are hoodies – no need for the rubber hood

I had chem warfare class this afternoon – a few briefings, cleaning the mask, then getting into the suit and mask (MOPP 4 – everything on), [...]