Life on a sub

A recurring question most boat sailors hear most has to do with what it’s like to live on a submarine. If you think about it, purposely going underwater for months at a time isn’t exactly what you learn about in schools when it comes to life. The Navy has an interesting link up right now […]

Doing the right thing…

I am very grateful for my company’s generosity with it’s funds. http://triblive.com/mobile/4178047-96/dyno-nobel-macpherson Thanks Dyno Nobel and IPL. A lot of people’s lives are a little better because you cared. Mister Mac

“I’m sorry”, “I forgive you”, “Let’s pull together”

Ah, relationships I am willing to go out on a limb here and boldly say that if you have ever been in a relationship, you have said the statements in the title of this blog. I was driving to work the other morning listening to Quinn and Rose (104.7 in Pittsburgh and XM Satellite Radio […]

How well do you know Eric Holder?

Warning – Warning – Warning Purely political rant coming on!!! "In 1997, Holder made history … when President Clinton nominated him to be the deputy attorney general. Holder was quickly confirmed several months later by a unanimous vote in the Senate. He was the first African-American elected to the position" Every Senator who was […]

“Love, Your Son Butch” Chapter 2–Early May 1945

This is a part of a continuing series based on letters my Dad wrote home during World War 2. For information about the series, see the introduction at: https://theleansubmariner.com/2013/04/20/love-your-son-butch-introduction-april-2013/ While John completed his boot camp training at Camp Sampson New York, the war continued to rage with a fierce level of energy. The Japanese knew […]

I love a parade…

I love a parade,the tramping of feet, I love every beat I hear of a drum. I love a parade, when I hear a band I just want to stand and cheer as they come. That rat-a tat-tat, the blare of a horn. That rat-a tat-tat, a bright uniform; The sight of a drill will […]

The toughest time of the year

I suppose we all have a tough time every year to deal with. Okay, maybe only those of us over the age of 58 can say that. Maybe its Christmas or a special family holiday when you realize that the person who you loved so much was truly not coming back. For me, the week […]

Armed Forces Day 2013

Leviathan: Unguided and Out of Control

I do not often reblog from others posts but this is a great one to make the exception for. My friend NEO has nailed the Obaminator and his crew with logic and their own words. Thanks my friend! nebraskaenergyobserver I’m going to cut Barack Obama a bit of slack here. Surprised? Don’t be, he’s not going to thank […]

Goodbye Facebook, Hello Patriotism

This morning I had a very interesting message from Facebook Security saying I had violated a policy and my account was being terminated. Not sure which policy they were referring to but it does seem pretty interesting that it occurred the weekend after I launched a few salvos at the President’s lack of accountability on […]