Monthly Archives: September 2009

Women on Submarines? Not too sure about that.

By Kirk M | Published September 26, 2009

Looks like a member of the top Naval brass is pushing for allowing women for submarine duty again.
The nation’s top military officer has called for lifting the ban on women serving aboard submarines, in a significant step toward reducing the barriers to women in combat.
Navy Seeks to Allow Women to Serve on Submarines – washingtonpost.com
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Come meet the new car. Same as the old car.

By Kirk M | Published September 19, 2009

If you happened to be wondering where I’ve been lately (just be nice and say you have, okay?) I’ve been out and about trying to find a replacement for my wife’s ‘97 Mercury Sable Wagon which, after 220,000 miles or so, had finally gone beyond the point of. Oh, it still ran okay (it started [...]

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Just lop it off.

By Kirk M | Published September 15, 2009

Two weeks ago I noticed that the left side of my left bug toe was getting rather large. A week ago this swelling was turning dark red and hurting…a lot.
What is it about passing 50 and getting my first ingrown toenail? Is this part and parcel of growing old? Arthritis, runny eyes, failing eyesight and [...]

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9/11

By Kirk M | Published September 10, 2009
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Nine Nine Nine

By Kirk M | Published September 9, 2009

 

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No one likes change but come on now

By Kirk M | Published September 7, 2009

I’ve avoided posting about the current economic situation, the public’s response and who they’re focusing the blame on. I’ve avoided it simply because I’ve never been more disgusted and disappointed with my fellow Americans than I am now. To their defense I realize that no one likes change and there’s plenty of change going on [...]

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Life takes precedence

By Kirk M | Published September 4, 2009

The bad thing about blogging is that once in awhile ‘life in general’ demands attention and this time around it’s been very demanding indeed. Ergo, writing takes a back seat.
I’m not able to get into all the details right now as I need to be headed to the VA (again) for an audio exam in [...]

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