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Cash Mantra

Johnny Cash said it best!   I’ve been everywhere.   Being in the military I have traveled the world and learned and experienced numerous things while living abroad.    I have lived a life that most haven’t.   There are some in the military haven’t experienced what I have.   I got to live overseas for about 12 years and almost ten with my wife.   Living in the UK was fabulous. I have seen many fine works are art, the crown jews, Stonehenge, and Buckingham Palace to name a few. Then, living in Germany was great too.   Seeing castles, tasting the food, learning about some things from WWII, and the countryside is beautiful.   I would love to go back because there is so much more to experience.   In my travels, I have been and to so many iconic places, such as Notre Dame, the Eifel tower, I have seen the Mona Lisa, and Gaudi’s cathedral. I have even been in two places at once.   I got to stand on the Prime Meridian.   All while working for Uncle Sam.   Now that I’m older, I’m going bac
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Fed up with politicians

Why is it when politician run for officer there is something wrong with their character?  They are supposed to represent the people but instead, they represent themselves.  I see them debate about how they want to change or start something for whatever reason and there are times when I think... what in the hell does that have to do with representing the people? Or, I don't want that nor does someone else I know from a different view want what politician is purposing.  Just found out that Bidden is running for president.  Why?  Is he going to sniff his way through the campaign?  Trump??? did he grab his way through the campaign?  Did the Russians put the fix in?  Most may not get this but that seems like "The Sting" is on with Trump and Pence playing the role of Newman and Redford.  Don't even get me started on Hilary!   If I had more time I'm sure I could think of at least two dozen more people who are crooked.  I think, down to the core of a race, that running f
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19 April 1995

Today I woke up thing that I would have a day off from school (which I did) and that I would be able to get some school work done. Also, some other things done around the house; some honey doos. And like two peas in a pod, Annalisa, my wife, called me asking to get some things done around the house.  In that instance of clairvoyance, I began to laugh internally. Today is also the day, 25 years ago that I joined the United State Air Force.  This is a proud moment for me and usually a day of reflection and memories.  As my alarm went off I creeped out of bed, still half asleep I made my way into the kitchen and made some coffee.  headed toward the living room, I turned on the TV. On, was the memorial for the Oklahoma City bombing.  Unfortunately, 24 years ago, two men destroyed the Oklahoma City Federal Building.  As I watched, I thought to myself that I would never be living in the Oklahoma City area.  I became extremely emotional party because of the meds that I'm on for my PTSD.
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        Since Oklahoma has passed the No permit law for fire arms I have had mixed feelings.  I fully support the 2d Amendment.  Before the modern age owning a weapon for a tool, a means of survival. Furthermore, those before us were not carrying automatic and semi-automatic weapons when the Bill of rights was written. As we have become more modern, we have become more civilized (for the most part)        Today weapons are a toy and some for protection.  To fully support the 2d Amendment I feel that Americans must first know how to use it and the laws that for in place for use.  A good example of this is... you cant fire your weapon from a vehicle unless you can prove exigent circumstances.  Also, you must be able to protect law enforcement when they are in danger if you on the scene. If they are in trouble you must be able to assist.  This doesn't mean that you are going to instantly start enforcing the laws. If a police officer is shot or unable to return fire as needed then yo
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So, the other day my wife and I were watching, "The Good Doctor."  The initial plot (for the episode) was about two girls who didn't know one another.  One had to have major facial reconstruction and the other was brain dead.  The doctors in the scene decided that a complete face transplant would work for the living girl and they subsequently asked the mother of the brain dead child if she would consent to organ donation.  At first, she declined then a chance meeting of the mother and the living child changed her mind.  Fast forward... they walk the brain dead child toward the operating room first.  As they wheel the bed through the corridor there were two long rows of doctors, nurses, medical and admin staff showing a sign of respect.  The mother, covered in tears, is wondering what was happening.  A doctor leaned in and said this is called, "The Walk of Honor." The overwhelming respect seem to get to me and remind me of a time when I was deployed during "
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You know, I have always been an, "On the fence guy... a go along, get along guy but there is one thing I believe in. America! While I'm not perfect I believe that I should, could and would do my best to protect the RED, WHITE, and BLUE.  If I move to a different country then I'm expected to follow the rules.  If you want to live here in the US then do it properly and have patients.  If something is wrong in someone's country then they should affect change.  Be the change.  Vote!  Stand up for what you believe in.  You may not be the affect of change but you could be the start.  Just as our forefathers did they started a change.  Now, the change says no vacancy.  Why? because of the acts of malicious people who don't like us because we are different.  Not everyone is the same or is going to agree but this is my country and I believe in what we have here.  I may have disagreements with somethings in this country but I still love her.  Why would Mexicans or many othe
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I didn't know Master Sargent Zaniewski.  My dad was his old commander when they served together.  everyone, my dad included would call him "MSg Z" or just "Z."  I had only met him once but I could tell that he was the NCO's NCO (Non-commissioned Officer).  He was the crusty type of guy that you would see in the military movies.  The hard shell of a man that stood up to anyone and could walk through a hail of bullets in the middle of a fire fight.  He had the demeanor of, "Don't worry Sir, I'll take care of it" He was a guy that the Army had gotten a hold of and refined him to the best of their abilities but he still had the roughness of a Non-commissioned Officer. The only difference that I saw was that he had a soft center.  His wife Amy made sure of that. she ensured that he stayed in touch with humanity and kept a gentle side.  Master Sargent Andrew Zaniewski succumbed to his illness on January 21, 2019 after a long battle with cancer.
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