tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-98394992012-02-11T19:32:38.526-08:00Due to the graphic and open language of this blog, parental guidance is advised. This blog contains personal opinions without filters. I in no way represent the ideals, opinions or personification of anyone, anything, or any organization but myself. This site contains graphic language, opinions, beliefs and stories.Zekehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00815182596325410956noreply@blogger.comBlogger2191100tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9839499.post-21106731019286520602012-02-07T13:06:00.000-08:002012-02-07T13:13:43.054-08:00

I just finished reading an article online in “Esquire,” titled: I Miss Iraq. I Miss My Gun. I Miss My War. Written by Esquire writer and war veteran Brian Mockenhaupt.As I read it I realized I could just have easily been the author. The writer was spot-on in so many areas.One point rang home overall. “War is easy, you go out, survive, come back and do it all again the next day, no bills to pay,

Zekehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00815182596325410956noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9839499.post-55403352669538802752012-01-22T12:35:00.000-08:002012-01-22T12:51:29.100-08:00

"I refuse to explain myself to someone who rises and sleeps beneath the blanket of freedom that I provide, and then questions the manner in which I provide it." -Unknown author-I am so tired of politicians that sit safe and sound behind their desks, vote on our country going to war, then spend the rest of their time in an office criticizing the reasons we went and the manner in which we

Zekehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00815182596325410956noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9839499.post-76081582077771587942012-01-06T03:35:00.000-08:002012-01-06T04:05:29.952-08:00

Below is a series of posts I began on facebook, and decided to bring it here to my blog. The ultimate goal of this is not to convince anyone of anything, but merely to ask the questions "why?" and "how?""If you tell a lie long enough, loud enough, and often enough, it will become truth." This is so true. Evolution used to be taught as a theory, it is now being ingrained in the public school

Zekehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00815182596325410956noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9839499.post-87061871806470078382011-12-16T04:44:00.001-08:002011-12-16T05:09:48.912-08:00

The war in Iraq is officially over and the last of the troops are getting on planes and coming home. Congratulations on a job well done.LOTS of people are REALLY good at arm-chair quarter backing our time spent there. Blessed with 20/20 hindsight every single one of us knows how we could have done it better, cheaper and quicker. I am that way myself. I think we could have done it faster, cheaper

Zekehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00815182596325410956noreply@blogger.com6tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9839499.post-85444254020641728682011-12-02T08:22:00.001-08:002011-12-02T08:56:19.767-08:00

Zombie-Wiki: "A term used to denote an animated corps brought back to life..."Zombie-TheZeke: "The term given to epitomize the unspoken and subconscious word for fear of the unknown."Upon return from Iraq, through a series of events I began to use the euphemism, "Zombie," as the explanation for certain actions upon my part.Example #1. True story. An Assagai hunting spear arrived at my house by

Zekehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00815182596325410956noreply@blogger.com6tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9839499.post-30256634702107290782011-11-07T13:01:00.000-08:002011-11-07T13:16:28.143-08:00

Quite honestly I have had my head in the sand on the whole Wall street issue. I didn't really know what was going on, so I did a little research. Surprise surprise, most of the occupiers of Wall street don't really know what is going on either!My brief take on the situation is as follows:1. The have-not's are blaming those that have for their problems2. All their problems can be pinned on those

Zekehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00815182596325410956noreply@blogger.com8tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9839499.post-74376558882876684482011-09-19T17:50:00.000-07:002011-09-21T05:57:44.202-07:00

Morality:As requested I am making a post on morality. What is it?Taken from Websters Dictionary, “Morality; concern with the distinction between good and evil or right and wrong; right or good conduct or motivation based on ideas of right and wrong”So, based on this definition I will simplify all of this with a mish-mash of Q & A summary conversation I have had over the years.Q-who decides what,

Zekehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00815182596325410956noreply@blogger.com6tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9839499.post-71097911636144703282011-09-01T17:11:00.000-07:002011-09-01T17:42:23.842-07:00

It seems I can barely keep to my promise of one post per month during summer! Looks like I missed all of August. Debate for the day: One of the standard arguements I hear from the Atheist and Agnostic is, "If God truely exists and He is a good loving God who is all-powerfull, then how come this good, loving, all-powerfull God stand by and let evil exist. This is a good question, so I give you

Zekehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00815182596325410956noreply@blogger.com12tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9839499.post-28438122992492694282011-07-29T17:00:00.000-07:002011-07-29T18:29:50.908-07:00

I think we can all agree that premature death is deplorable. Yet, it is a fact of the world we live in that death, like taxes is, something that will catch up with all of us in the end. But, if we truly want to do something about human life being taken early, a seemingly simple, yet, ultimately confusing question needs to be asked.If there are two inanimate objects, and one "causes" death at a

Zekehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00815182596325410956noreply@blogger.com4tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9839499.post-19589585017782633212011-07-03T21:00:00.000-07:002011-07-03T21:23:47.266-07:00

Ask a variety of people what the 4th of July is all about and you will get shocking variety of answers. Try it and you will see. I am personally shocked and amazed that some do not even know what it represents. Here we are, living in the land of the free and the home of the brave. The country known as the leader of the free world, and shockingly, many do not even realize it's origins.On a radio

Zekehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00815182596325410956noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9839499.post-40592719545117023802011-05-31T13:39:00.000-07:002011-05-31T14:13:44.843-07:00

I could hardly believe it when I saw that my last post was late April! I have an agreement with myself that, even if I am on an extended hiatus from writing in general, that I will at LEAST write one post per month on my blog.I have used this blog for so long and put so much into it, that I don't think I could ever bear to take it down. I have thought about it several times, but have alwasy

Zekehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00815182596325410956noreply@blogger.com5tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9839499.post-45198162863940042262011-04-21T19:26:00.000-07:002011-04-21T19:37:23.032-07:00

How to Brainwash a Nation. At the bottom of this post is a summary from Yuri Bezmenov (Former KGB operative) in the 1980's on the process of brainwashing a nation. Not science fiction, but the practical tactical approach. He hits the nail on the head I think.MY conclusion first: A friend of mine was once told that he had to take a certain ammount of required general liberal education courses his

Zekehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00815182596325410956noreply@blogger.com4tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9839499.post-6754538999169279812011-03-22T06:33:00.000-07:002011-03-22T07:11:02.663-07:00

I had a question posed to me yesterday...it was, "I don't know about political reasoning, what does it mean now that we are involved with Libya?"I decided my response and thoughts were post worthy. The short answer is, nothing, besides helping, because it's the right thing to do.Interesting question...one to which I had no immediate answer besides, "Well, eventually someone will point out that

Zekehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00815182596325410956noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9839499.post-33054244899717791232011-03-08T15:34:00.000-08:002011-03-08T15:58:11.170-08:00

I am currently reading a very good book in a series called, "Dies the Fire." Basically all technology, including gun-powder ceases to exist in a bright flash of light. Chaos ensues and it quickly becomes swords, bows and old world living.Prior to the reading of this book I have been curing a set of bulls horns to use as drinking horns. It is a week process of washing, soaking, brushing etc. and

Zekehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00815182596325410956noreply@blogger.com3tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9839499.post-91839530958601729062011-02-09T09:09:00.000-08:002011-02-09T09:34:38.815-08:00

I have decided a quick fix for the economy as it pertains to taxes and the Fed spending it.1. Stop "taxing the rich" and therebye outsourcing American jobs to other countries (i.e. big business gets nailed with HUGE taxes and they move busines outside the United States= major loss of U.S. jobs) Loss of revenue for programs you say? I have that figured out as well...CUT PROGRAMS:2. Stop

Zekehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00815182596325410956noreply@blogger.com3tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9839499.post-69869712516513775522010-12-23T12:50:00.000-08:002010-12-23T12:55:19.272-08:00

The following is an email forward. I believe it summerizes the question as to why some people feel the need to own/carry a gun. It also fits well with my previous post.Why Grandpa carries a gunPEOPLE ASK WHY?Why Carry a Gun?My old grandpa said to me 'Son, there comes a time in every man's life when he stops bustin' knuckles and starts bustin' caps andusually it's when he becomes too old to take

Zekehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00815182596325410956noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9839499.post-45909049747384097602010-12-23T11:47:00.000-08:002010-12-23T12:42:23.380-08:00

A very tough thing to do is confront willfully ignorant people. Facts, statistics, logic and history mean nothing to them. They have a feeling and an opinion and nothing can shake them.I recently read a response to an article in the Bemidji Pioneer paper titled, "Don't waste your time on gun control issue scenerios." I have found it nearly impossible to argue with someone online, but it did

Zekehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00815182596325410956noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9839499.post-65332820470971984002010-12-22T17:24:00.000-08:002010-12-22T17:52:08.341-08:00

Taken from a popular new quote going around: "The Marines aren't just looking for a few good men anymore, they're now looking for a few super, awesome, fabulous men..."This comes from the repeal of the old "Don't ask, Don't tell" policy with regards to open homosexuals serving in the armed forces.My mantra has always been, "What you do in the privacy of your own bedroom is your business, it's not

Zekehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00815182596325410956noreply@blogger.com10tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9839499.post-79933396599096626402010-12-14T15:55:00.000-08:002010-12-14T16:10:43.724-08:00

Just to get some feed-back and to motivate myself I am going to copy-paste a small exerpt from my book-in-the-making. Perhaps this will help me kick it into gear and finally get past page 18 (on which I've been procrastinating for about a year now...) My humvee was third in a line of four as we drove up the dike next to one of the very few lakes in Iraq. I was one of sixteen United States

Zekehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00815182596325410956noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9839499.post-36479260363551853162010-11-23T15:52:00.000-08:002010-11-23T16:10:18.606-08:00

As I previously noted, this winter should see an increase in not only book writing, but blog writing as well. Like mathematics, lack of practice results in apathy and loss of critical thinking process.If I could give one piece of advice to would-be writers (and if anyone actually wanted my advice) it would be to write what you know. What one person feels is a mundane life experience, others may

Zekehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00815182596325410956noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9839499.post-91964240236264312312010-11-01T18:21:00.000-07:002010-11-01T18:35:39.410-07:00

Funny story, I don't have any idea as to what to write about the end.However, that is in fact, one of the writing tips and/or tools I have learned to use. Speaking of writing, my book is coming along extremely slooooowly. Yet, I simply chalk it up to being busy with life and write a page here and there.It hardly seems possible that 3 years have passed already since we returned from the sand box.

Zekehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00815182596325410956noreply@blogger.com3tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9839499.post-47436757243281849182010-07-20T16:39:00.000-07:002010-07-20T16:59:15.466-07:00

Laziness or Sloth, is the avoidance of physical labor. 2 Thes 3:10 sums it all up very nicely, "He who does not work neither shall he eat." Could it get any more simplistic?Many humans, especially in America, are parasites. A parasite simply stated is: An organism that grows, feeds, and is sheltered on or in a different organism while contributing nothing to the survival of.This in turn leads us

Zekehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00815182596325410956noreply@blogger.com4tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9839499.post-70115637897231546122010-06-15T09:10:00.000-07:002010-06-15T09:15:26.307-07:00

I got this following prayer as a forward. I was going to make a post on why we are so concerned with offending people in America, but thought I would start with this and then do a series of posts instead: a prayer by Billy Graham'Heavenly Father, we come before you today to ask your forgiveness and to seek your direction and guidance. We know Your Word says, 'Woe to those who call evil good,'

Zekehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00815182596325410956noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9839499.post-74443896309357441902010-05-02T14:04:00.000-07:002010-05-02T14:30:11.591-07:00

Once upon a time young boys went off to war.We were going to do what we had always pretended; boy soldiers in the woods with wooden guns who, when they fell, would miraculously rise again to fight another battle.Once upon a time we were invincible and nothing could touch us. We were bullet proof and deadly.But when the time came, we found that we were all too human and our friends would fall, but

Zekehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00815182596325410956noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9839499.post-42444461512218017682010-04-07T16:57:00.000-07:002010-04-07T17:08:56.361-07:00

Recent posts have been born of frustration and stress. It is sad to see myself only posting the negative all the time. It gives the impression that I'm some bitter conspiracy theorist in the hills, preparing for government take over and plotting the best course of action to make sure my children remain in a free country. Well I have news for you...I'm not bitter!Actually I wanted to give an

Zekehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00815182596325410956noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9839499.post-85010527460164849052010-03-24T13:51:00.000-07:002010-03-24T14:23:01.965-07:00

For the first time in American history the Federal Government will order the American people to buy something no matter if we want it or not, and if we refuse, we pay a fine.The Federal Government derives it's power from the people. The majority of Americans DO NOT WANT this health care that was just signed into law. The Federal Government is authorized to engage in commerce, to engage in war, to

Zekehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00815182596325410956noreply@blogger.com5tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9839499.post-25862166226321463102010-03-08T06:53:00.000-08:002010-03-08T07:08:11.795-08:00

Did you know that in the state of Minnesota, if you know all the ins and outs, you can make nearly $40,000 if you are on full blown welfare? (This is inclusive of housing, food allotment, cash allotment, medical etc. not to be taken as every single person gets this full amount either, just that it IS possible if you know what to do).Did you further know that the great state of Minnesota has no

Zekehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00815182596325410956noreply@blogger.com4tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9839499.post-36525964794304245322010-01-28T16:33:00.000-08:002010-01-28T17:18:36.531-08:00

What would happen if parents were actually parents?I have to believe that many of the problems we see in society today is do to a severe lack of responsibility in parents.Every day I talk to parents who blame schools, who blame law enforcement, religion, circumstance, neighbors....they will blame everyone except themselves.Understandably some parents have no role-models in the first place and

Zekehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00815182596325410956noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9839499.post-22979730826558632912009-12-24T05:41:00.000-08:002009-12-24T05:46:05.609-08:00

Thomas Jefferson said, "Delay is preferrable to error." Well folks, Uncle 'Bama just helped make one huge error.We have just been given a giant shove on the playground of life by the biggest bully, that is the Democratic majority.This morning I woke up to see my kids opening their stockings. Shortly after I heard this announcement, "America has made history with the biggest social step we have

Zekehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00815182596325410956noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9839499.post-79751399839336562532009-12-19T20:44:00.000-08:002009-12-19T20:51:00.137-08:00

I thought for sure with winter here I would be rocking and rolling on my book but it just isn't so.I can't even make time to write my book, this update is about all I can spare for time these days. If anyone has ever tried writing, you know it is almost impossible to just take 20 minutes and suddenly write...I have to get in the right mind-set and start digging back in my memory. Almost like a

Zekehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00815182596325410956noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9839499.post-30502159920375239112009-12-09T16:17:00.000-08:002009-12-09T16:53:28.410-08:00

Starting with a disclaimer: I am very happy and proud to live in a free country like he United States. There has never been a country like it and probably never will again. Most likely our time is soon to end (as no "empire" in history has lasted intact for any longer than 250 years).With that said I am saddened.I am saddened that our court system is in ruins. I am saddened that there are harsher

Zekehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00815182596325410956noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9839499.post-80635272049669211412009-11-01T12:56:00.001-08:002009-11-01T13:07:17.110-08:00

It has been a very strange fall. Parts of the area I live in got 10 inches of snow; there are still green leaves on the trees.A word about the picture, "Reflections."This has always been a very deep picture for me. The other day I caught myself staring at this picture hanging on a wall in town. I have seen it before, it always stirs something deep. I started thinking about all the losses we have

Zekehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00815182596325410956noreply@blogger.com4tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9839499.post-30490071977462757162009-10-20T18:32:00.000-07:002009-10-20T19:04:03.859-07:00

Hello my loyal fans!I must say, since the appearance of face book I have not made as much effort to write in my blog. Since face book is a love/hate relationship, not all of you get to see me so much. On that note, if I don't accept friend requests, it is that I don't treat face book as my social network. When you ignore a friend request there, people get their feelings hurt and think I don't

Zekehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00815182596325410956noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9839499.post-51461255244344963122009-10-08T20:56:00.000-07:002009-10-08T20:59:09.564-07:00

"The Soldier Stood And Faced God" Which must always come to pass. He hoped his shoes were shining, just as brightly as his brass."Step forward now, you soldier, how shall I deal with you? Have you always turned the other cheek? To My Church have you been true?"The soldier squared his shoulders and said, "No, Lord, I guess I ain’t,because those of us who carry guns, Can't always be a saint.I've

Zekehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00815182596325410956noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9839499.post-6842750356199371242009-10-05T17:31:00.000-07:002009-10-05T18:09:09.695-07:00

Jesse Davis, my friend and brother in arms, took his own life one week ago today. His passing has left a scar on all of us who knew him. Jesse was a team leader in the same squad as me, 2nd squad 1st platoon of Able Company 2/136 Infantry 34th Div. "Red Bulls." I spent nearly every day with him over a two year period during our Iraq deployment. Now he is gone. The last time I saw Jesse was mere

Zekehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00815182596325410956noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9839499.post-58473443389952487182009-09-04T07:50:00.000-07:002009-09-04T18:44:16.496-07:00

Obama approval ratings slip lower and lower, looks like the honey moon is coming to an end, the bride-..er media woke up next to him in bed and discovered he has morning breath and they didn't "get theirs."I've always said talk is cheap and that is all this guy seems to do. Big brother Obama is now attempting to push his Social Indoctrination schemes into our schools, going so far as to hand out

Zekehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00815182596325410956noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9839499.post-43408102472866724482009-09-02T16:42:00.000-07:002009-09-02T17:18:47.154-07:00

So, we have all heard way too much about the "Swine Flu" of late. Of special note is the huge governmental interest in this. When has our wonderful government ever cared about the flu? I thought they were all concerned with population control...why not let the flu run rampant instead of ordering 6 million doses of vaccine?Here is something to chew on; with the Obama administration's current

Zekehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00815182596325410956noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9839499.post-26036023729975552062009-08-19T19:10:00.000-07:002009-08-19T19:22:15.908-07:00

I am in awe of the complexity that is involved in the writing of a book. I keep trying to hammer it out like an essay, and that has been my single biggest challenge; this is NOT an essay.The beginning of the book is the most complex, attempting to cover several major topics required for the reader to understand the background of a soldier.Once I work through this portion, the rest should flow. I

Zekehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00815182596325410956noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9839499.post-255703015663361242009-08-12T18:08:00.000-07:002009-08-12T19:02:09.961-07:00

Due to reader requst, I post...Where oh where to start with this. I think the Obamanation is trying to stuff this load of healthcare crap down our throats no matter what the America people think.The Obama corner has always relied on two important rallying points; #1. If you make a good point you must be a right wing radical nut...#2. If you still make a good point you are a racist.Too bad most

Zekehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00815182596325410956noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9839499.post-59134260738879110542009-07-13T17:59:00.000-07:002009-07-13T18:03:25.068-07:00

So I went ahead and hammered out the first three pages of my first book. In a nutshell it will be about our time leading up to, in, and returning from Iraq.Over the next year or so I'll be attempting to recall memories both unpleseant and unwanted, but they are necessary for the process. This is something I feel I need to do.Just thought I would throw that out there. I know I have had several

Zekehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00815182596325410956noreply@blogger.com4tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9839499.post-85284035845489017802009-07-05T05:08:00.000-07:002009-07-05T05:14:23.028-07:00

I'm shaking in a rage right now as I type this. The old saying that Justice is blind has taken on a new meaning. I always knew our court system was broken, but this is outragous.I don't know how many of my readers are familiar with the attempted murder of Christopher Dewy, a Mahnomen county deputy. Synopsis is that Dewy was on duty, two men shot him. One distracted him while the other shot him

Zekehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00815182596325410956noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9839499.post-11276311014004292972009-07-04T15:35:00.001-07:002009-07-04T15:56:51.783-07:00

Though cliche' comes to mind when I think of it, I know the term, "Freedom isn't free" can never be over-used. It can, however, be taken for granted. This phrase always comes to mind on the 4th of July, as well as the other 364 1/4 days of the year.I went to the gas station today to pick up some ice. As I flopped the ice on the counter I looked at the guy working the till and said, "Isn't it good

Zekehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00815182596325410956noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9839499.post-34426942161159574972009-06-13T07:15:00.000-07:002009-06-13T08:56:22.492-07:00

Summer is here, sort of. I can see my breath most mornings and then have the air conditioning on in the afternoons. Not too many warm days yet. Every winter I find myself looking at jobs in warmer states, wondering if I’ll always be in Minnesota.My new job gives me three-day weekends and my family loves how much time I am going to have available this summer. We hope to get out on a lake or two,

Zekehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00815182596325410956noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9839499.post-47566737295281921352009-05-24T18:05:00.000-07:002009-05-24T18:15:13.242-07:00

Victory is mine! I had to get an extension to get my last paper done at school, but as of this past Tuesday I am TOTALLY done with school for the year. It is such an amazing feeling to read a book or watch a movie without the thought of homework hanging over my head. I think I'll take a break from college for a while.On that note, here is what I learned in college: Instead of using reason, logic

Zekehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00815182596325410956noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9839499.post-20552895210243100282009-04-16T06:02:00.000-07:002009-04-16T06:09:32.196-07:00

I just thought I would put up a post to let my fan base know I am still alive and well. Quite honestly going back to school was a bigger task than I had anticipated when combined with work and family. Time has become something of a rare commodity for me these days. I am frantically finishing semester projects as the deadline approaches and finals draw near.I had plans to begin book writing this

Zekehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00815182596325410956noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9839499.post-14382710582783317282009-03-01T13:38:00.000-08:002009-03-01T14:48:52.408-08:00

“I swear by God this sacred oath that I shall render unconditional obedience to Barack Hussein Obama, the president of the United States and people, supreme commander of the armed forces, and that I shall at all times be ready to give my life for this oath.”Sadly, I can guarantee that not all my readers are making the connection with the above modified oath and history. I make this conclusion

Zekehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00815182596325410956noreply@blogger.com3tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9839499.post-84201005483140266552009-02-10T05:22:00.000-08:002009-02-10T05:58:11.858-08:00

Bring out the hammer and sickle, it's time to spread the wealth around, rob from the workers and give to the leaches.What I am referring to is of course, the idea being proposed to the house and senate of Minnesota "The Minnesota Health Plan." Details can be found here: http://davidbly.com/archive/the-minnesota-health-plan/It has really catchy, sugar-coated phrases like, "All Minnesotans' will

Zekehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00815182596325410956noreply@blogger.com8tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9839499.post-37081243476775524292009-02-06T18:23:00.000-08:002009-02-06T18:28:34.722-08:00

Quite frankly, I couldn't think of a better title and I really can't think of that much to post. I simply know that I have been slacking in the blogger arena lately. Usually if I have nothing to post, I don't post.I actually had thoughts of taking this blog down, but I have so many good posts I want to keep, and I am too lazy to copy and paste them all, so here it shall stand!So, I am still

Zekehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00815182596325410956noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9839499.post-23502690022167798432008-11-27T19:42:00.001-08:002008-11-27T19:58:31.463-08:00

I have so much to be thankful for this year. Thankful for my family. Thankful for the freedoms we enjoy every day. Thankful that I am home with my family this year. Thankful for all the men and women that have missed holidays with loved ones. Thankful all those that have sacrificed some and for those that have sacrificed all.I am thankful every time I turn on a faucet and water comes out. I am

Zekehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00815182596325410956noreply@blogger.com7tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9839499.post-88046944869352675472008-11-05T05:02:00.000-08:002008-11-05T05:11:30.141-08:00

It was with a heavy heart that I read about the new president this morning. The knowledge that many investigating agencies turned a blind eye to incidents that would have crashed any other presidents, gives me faint hope that perhaps this could still turn around.Allegations that Obama is in league with Gaza and accepting terrorist money has gone un-investigated, as well as the concerns of

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There was an explosion the likes of which I hadn’t heard before; I ran in the direction of the distant rumble. One of my greatest fears would soon be realized.He was lying on his back screaming, and as I saw the dark stain blossom and grow on his pant leg, I gave an involuntary shudder. I knew I had to do something fast, but I was frozen. Nothing like this had happened to me before. Finally,

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You gotta love the media; always "neutral and unbiased" what a joke. The cocoon the media has spun around Barrack HUSSEIN Obama to lessen any harsh sentiments sickens me. Well folks, if you enjoy someone who can lie smoothly, then vote for Clinton (oops, wrong presidency race) because the stuff spewing from Obama's mouth is a joke. I can't even keep track of the inconsistencies that make up this

Zekehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00815182596325410956noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9839499.post-6265889400339874022008-09-09T05:40:00.000-07:002008-09-09T05:49:05.091-07:00

In regards to the first picture, reference the second picture. I've put the first pic up before, I know. What am I saying? "I'm not sayin'..., I'm just sayin'."Primaries are today, GET OUT THERE AND VOTE! Specifically, against the Events Center (for Nancy Erickson because everyone else is for the Events Center) against the 501 Levy (renewing MORE money for students for extra activities-we

Zekehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00815182596325410956noreply@blogger.com7tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9839499.post-56037184738205167002008-09-07T15:08:00.000-07:002008-09-07T15:10:39.372-07:00

At long last baby boy number 2 entered our lives early Friday morning. Mom is tired and so is Dad, brother is excited and all are glad. I am actually too tired to think straight or write more, just thought I would make the announcement!

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Many different emotions still rise up within me any time I think or talk about my experiences in Iraq, good and bad. Nothing stirs those emotions more than when someone asks about one of the two black memorial bracelets I have had on my wrist every single day since several months after August 30th 2006. These memorial bracelets are worn in loving memory for two of our fallen brethren in Iraq.

Zekehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00815182596325410956noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9839499.post-5126408866264588692008-08-19T06:40:00.000-07:002008-08-19T06:57:15.745-07:00

What if we could do something about the 30 year sales tax that just got extended by the city council without our approval? This is something that will effect our grandchildren. One old guy I talked to said, "well...we're only stalling the inevitable." I figure he's right, I mean, the soldiers at Thermopylae were only delaying the inevitable. The soldiers at Valley Forge were doing the same,

Zekehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00815182596325410956noreply@blogger.com4tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9839499.post-5577466955578955382008-08-06T18:36:00.000-07:002008-08-06T20:48:10.881-07:00

A picture is still worth a thousand words right?Many will agree the most important weapon is the human mind. When that mind is running for president, watch out. Any nay-sayers out there that still think Barack Hussein Obama isn't tied in with any Islamic/terrorist organizations? Here's a news clip for you. Something about...oh yes, recieving illegal funds from a terrorist organization and trying

Zekehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00815182596325410956noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9839499.post-63635641259642852292008-08-05T09:09:00.001-07:002008-08-05T09:53:40.444-07:00

"Bush is a horrible president, he lied about weapons of mass destruction in Iraq, we're only there for the oil..." These are popular statements from the far left that I have heard everywhere. Statements such as these have arisen in many conversations I've had. Whether Bush is a "Horrible" president can be left to opinion, however the other two statements are born out of ignorance and I hope to

Zekehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00815182596325410956noreply@blogger.com15tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9839499.post-68657107559170949562008-07-31T10:05:00.000-07:002008-12-09T10:29:31.042-08:00

This may not make much sense when I'm done writing, but I'm just getting some inner thoughts off my chest, what else can one do?I've been doing something I haven't done on a regular basis in a very long time; watching the news. There are many degrading things happening in our country, especially in California, that make me think this country is losing it's spine, at least publicly. Our

Zekehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00815182596325410956noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9839499.post-30470979118354683932008-07-22T20:34:00.000-07:002008-07-22T20:45:07.266-07:00

Today marks the one year date of our big town welcome home from Iraq. It hardly seems possible that a whole year has gone by already. Not a day goes by that I don't think about Iraq, and I haven't yet decided if that is good or bad. Don't get me wrong, I don't like Iraq one bit, but it sure helps keep things in perspective. I'm rarely in a rush anymore, I don't get upset by the small things I

Zekehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00815182596325410956noreply@blogger.com5tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9839499.post-8789226728959762272008-07-14T06:04:00.000-07:002008-12-09T10:29:31.348-08:00

We got tased the other day. This can only be described as searing pain. This doesn't do it justice, but think of when your leg has fallen asleep and is tingling awake, then multiply that times infinity, and add the worst charlie-horse you've ever had to every muscle in your body, make it last for an eternity (a couple seconds) and you might have a minuscule amount of an idea of how much pain is

Zekehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00815182596325410956noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9839499.post-23248475093537067142008-07-07T14:37:00.000-07:002008-07-08T19:07:58.074-07:00

Well folks, I haven't posted in a while, and now that I have the means to do so...here you go.I will again commence with the many topics that drive me currently; evolution, event center, God, America, paper bags, and whatever else comes to mind. However, I am currently in a whirlwind that is Law Enforcement training. I have completed 5 of the 7 weeks of skills right now. We've done the cuffing,

Zekehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00815182596325410956noreply@blogger.com5tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9839499.post-29212789702076147942008-05-31T11:37:00.000-07:002008-05-31T11:38:55.613-07:00

I fully plan on returning to the evolution topic. However, due to an assault on my laptop by my 2 year old with a glass of apple juice, my main means of blogging is out of comission for a little while. Once I have it back I'll be at it again. I know everyone is on pins and needles, so just hang in there.

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Fear not, we shall return to the crumbling theory of evolution. For now, I interrupt this program to bring those of you that care an update on the event center fiasco.Do we NEED the event center, or do a few merely WANT it? In a time of recession and financial instability it would be foolish for a family to go out and buy a yacht merely because they want it. What’s the difference with the

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The idea of creation by an intelligent designer is important. It tells us that we have a purpose, that we are not a highly evolved animal. That there is a right and wrong, that there are consequences for actions. Without a creator, we are mere animals, and as such, we are just products of mere chance and survival of the fittest. Thus, we have no need for concepts such as self-sacrafice or

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For some time now I have been attempting to organize a line of thoughts in my head, and ready or not here they come.Is there one true God? I know the answer to this and I can answer some questions, however, I cannot judge others for their current conclusions, for this would contradict what I believe. Each person must figure it out for themselves. However, there is only one answer. The

Zekehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00815182596325410956noreply@blogger.com15tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9839499.post-9219962866715136522008-04-03T02:08:00.000-07:002008-04-03T02:17:17.888-07:00

Quick note. I KNOW that war protesters are a very SMALL minority in this country and the media eats protests up because they are not unbiased in any way shape or form. I do know that the people of B-town and DL and countless other towns showed their true colors, by turning out in every town along our return route home last year, to wish her returning sons welcome in the best way they knew how,

Zekehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00815182596325410956noreply@blogger.com8tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9839499.post-12969056183270229562008-03-27T13:30:00.000-07:002008-03-27T13:42:55.059-07:00

Last Monday was the day we picked to dedicate in remembrance to one of our fallen brothers. It was a solemn occasion. We had fun as we know he would want us to do, but certain songs would come up on the juke box that brought silence to the group and had us contemplating each his own thoughts. Many toasts were given, many a slow nod of the head observed. Strong hand clasps and several hugs

Zekehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00815182596325410956noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9839499.post-17128494077269360932008-03-03T06:37:00.000-08:002008-03-03T07:26:52.566-08:00

I am back to work once again, and while you would think I would have more important things to think about, my mind keeps wandering back to the Event Center fiasco.My numbers might not be perfect, but last check showed that $14 million had been allotted from city coffers to be put towards part of the land purchase. The land purchase in and of itself raises an eyebrow, but that is for another time

Zekehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00815182596325410956noreply@blogger.com7tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9839499.post-81910607561642893792008-02-22T17:36:00.000-08:002008-02-22T17:54:38.570-08:00

I was talking with one of my buddies last night about our latest guard drill, and reminiscing about certain “training” we had.Among many other things, we were reorganized into different squads, mixed with many new guys, and put on classes to train them up.We covered some basic stuff, and it was interesting to say the least. In one of these classes was a brief trade of conversation that I got to

Zekehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00815182596325410956noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9839499.post-31128004503112041702008-02-09T07:05:00.000-08:002008-02-09T07:40:58.992-08:00

I am not only disturbed, but appalled by the goings on in Berkeley California. For those of you that don’t know what I’m talking about, you can watch the coverage Here You will see the city council of Berkeley call the Marines “Gangsters of the government” and Marine recruiters a tool that “Bombards our young people with propaganda” that they are “perpetrating a war that is unconstitutional.”

Zekehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00815182596325410956noreply@blogger.com7tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9839499.post-77170780403589736072008-01-20T12:35:00.001-08:002008-01-23T13:19:49.284-08:00

This is a duel post.Anyone who knows me, knows the importance I place on water consumption. Sometimes my opinion on this borders on the point of annoying. However, it has come to my attention, that very few people are educated on the importance of drinking water.My wife used to have frequent headaches. Upon meeting me, she became well aquainted with my water intake regime. She was even desperate

Zekehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00815182596325410956noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9839499.post-9069875743711443872008-01-07T17:28:00.000-08:002008-12-09T10:29:31.728-08:00

My blog has turned into something I do just for the sake of writing. From time to time I may feel the urge to dredge up an old war story or two, but mostly I need an excuse and a reason to write. I hope to one day to do some sort of professional writing. I do not yet know what that will be exactly. But a good writer is both well read and well written. This is one of several ways I simply practice

Zekehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00815182596325410956noreply@blogger.com13tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9839499.post-14654746729202576862007-12-25T06:33:00.000-08:002007-12-25T06:40:22.486-08:00

It's Christmas morning. I am now "that" dad who tries to sleep and the kid comes in bouncing off the walls because it's Christmas morning. I was slowly pursuaded out of bed. Finals are over and I have a nice break before spring semester. This sure beats last Christmas hands down. Christmas in the desert sucks and is rather depressing. I made a decision not to be depressed last Christmas. I

Zekehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00815182596325410956noreply@blogger.com5tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9839499.post-9806552742208333422007-12-12T16:21:00.000-08:002007-12-12T16:35:29.410-08:00

The semester is almost over, finals are upon us. Too bad we have a 4 day guard drill right before finals week. I can only hope to bring some books along and find some down time to study. It will be so nice to have a month without studying. 21 credits to go. Can't quite manage that much in a semester, so it looks like I'll be going back to school next fall for a class or two before I get my

Zekehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00815182596325410956noreply@blogger.com5tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9839499.post-38350407537265443742007-11-28T18:28:00.001-08:002008-12-09T10:29:31.946-08:00

I was watching the trailer from Ironman (because I am a nerd that way) and came accross this picture. The caption on a different picture said, "You think this letter on my head stands for France?!" I couldn't stop laughing. Then I thought of a very simlar person I know who recieved the name "Sergeant America" again, I couldn't stop laughing, this picture is dedicated to YOU Tickettosser!!!

Zekehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00815182596325410956noreply@blogger.com4tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9839499.post-29416070141869125912007-11-18T21:12:00.000-08:002007-11-19T20:18:20.784-08:00

I haven’t had much worth writing lately. I’m still just enjoying being home, and though it’s been 4 months…still getting used to it.I decided I would start recounting some of my Iraq journeys. For the most part, I’d rather not think about that place at all. But honestly, not a day goes by that I don’t think of Iraq. Not a day goes by that I don’t look at my memorial bracelets and reflect that all

Zekehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00815182596325410956noreply@blogger.com8tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9839499.post-28497323326358408782007-11-03T20:22:00.000-07:002007-11-03T20:52:03.975-07:00

As the heat over the local event center rises, I find incredible irony. Students at the college aren't paying land taxes, yet they get to vote on the issue and will most likely be gone in a matter of years. Yet, residents outside the city limits, who pay taxes, don't get to vote on the issue, a quandary to be sure. I went to a city meeting on Wednesday, and it looks as though the citizens of

Zekehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00815182596325410956noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9839499.post-51692295146942454872007-10-22T07:30:00.001-07:002007-10-22T07:30:40.108-07:00

One of my buddies has a word he bestows on a person when they are being particularly rude, asinine, or unnervingly annoying. You would think it to be something vile. But in fact, it is a simple one syllable word that, when used correctly, sounds especially vile without sounding uneducated or “dirty.” Using this word in a sentence goes something like this. “You know, you’re a real jerk.” A

Zekehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00815182596325410956noreply@blogger.com3tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9839499.post-74348155761898662192007-10-19T17:31:00.001-07:002008-12-09T10:29:32.130-08:00

Note to the army buddies. Squeek has been known post Shelby to be quite the tanacious guy in many different ways. Grey said they can't go to lunch at work until Squeek has told him to, go do something physically impossible to himself at least 4 times. A recent story I heard about squeek tells me that he still has found the most profound way of honestly expressing his feelings toward someone in

Zekehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00815182596325410956noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9839499.post-53974261104138175822007-10-11T21:30:00.000-07:002008-12-09T10:29:32.687-08:00

Why don’t we let our kids fight? I was pondering this on the way back from school. Why is it a taboo in our society for children to fight? Adults do it enough. Are we trying to teach them that it isn’t right, and then we go and do it both at the social level and the world wide level? Whoever said that nothing is solved by fighting was wrong. I disagree completely. I honestly think it's

Zekehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00815182596325410956noreply@blogger.com4tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9839499.post-44051675617808752172007-10-02T20:29:00.000-07:002008-12-09T10:29:33.482-08:00

Squirrel nesting. This was the room 12 of us were crammed into during our last days in Iraq. We didn’t mind at all. We were going home! We all had a wide variety of things to do, and a very small space to do it in. Well, we’ve been back home for over 8 weeks now. Everyone has had their relax time and it was a long time coming. Anyhow, we just had our first reintegration thingy in

Zekehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00815182596325410956noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9839499.post-65325800851718886712007-09-27T12:10:00.000-07:002007-09-27T12:20:05.638-07:00

Life continues on in a Frenzy of activity. School full time keeps me busy enough. Then there is the “honey do” list that, strangely, I made for myself. I find that I cannot sit still for very long at all. I feel like I have to be “doing.” It was hard enough to sit down and write this post. However, I have felt the need to write lately, just to write. The way the VA, friends and family have

Zekehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00815182596325410956noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9839499.post-84434621996430980622007-09-15T07:47:00.000-07:002008-12-09T10:29:33.689-08:00

No specific reason I posted this picture, just one of the guys on the deployment showing his torn finger-nail. My schedule has been very busy of late. I haven't even had time to "bleed the valve" lately. The main reason for my busy self, is of course, the start of school. I thought 12 credits would be a very light load this year. Yet, I wanted to keep the transition easy and smooth.

Zekehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00815182596325410956noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9839499.post-29522378147365728672007-08-31T18:33:00.000-07:002007-08-31T18:59:54.110-07:00

I just got back from a week at a resort south of town. It was a wonderfull time for me, my wife and son. As a token of appreciation to Minnesota veterans, the owners let us stay for free. What a wonderful gesture. We had a wonderful stay. We spent our time at various activities; biking, paddle boating, touring, sleeping, and a general time of relaxing. We spent a lot of time just sitting

Zekehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00815182596325410956noreply@blogger.com4tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9839499.post-76814860093888671562007-08-24T16:35:00.000-07:002007-08-24T16:46:11.635-07:00

Staring out my living room window, I wondered if technology had indeed empowered us or hindered us in the pursuit of happiness. I am a fairly happy guy, but watching traffic go by and people bustling too and fro, I wondered why everyone is always in such a rush. I suddenly became very claustrophobic and had to get outside. I told my wife I’d be back, and jumped on my [pedal] bike and headed

Zekehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00815182596325410956noreply@blogger.com7tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9839499.post-69068281511384458822007-08-16T07:22:00.000-07:002007-08-16T07:55:52.183-07:00

Friends, family and readers, there is a bill before the senate right now; S. 1105 the "Hate crimes" bill. It classes homosexuals as a special class of people and gives them special "rights." Homosexuals would become a protected class where hetrosexuals are not. A clear violation of the 14th amendment section 1. "...nor deny to any person within its jurisdiction the equal protection of the laws."

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Being home is wonderfull. Yet, just when I think I am finding "normal" I get a new curv ball or bumpy road. My son knows exactly who I am and loves me. For that I am ever gratefull. Yet, we are still getting used to each other. I don't understand everything he tries to say and after several tries he screams his frustration at me. We're learning. My wife has been a God-send. We are both

Zekehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00815182596325410956noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9839499.post-88202860982058955972007-08-05T19:59:00.000-07:002007-08-05T20:10:06.328-07:00

Reality check happened when I killed a small bird the other day. Such a tiny little thing, but it kept trying to bite me! I smacked it, which left it stunned, then pounded it again when it started moving. It was the most unusual specimen I'd ever seen....until my wife informed me I had not killed a bird at all, that it was a common mistake....I had in fact slain a mosquito! Being home is such

Zekehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00815182596325410956noreply@blogger.com3tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9839499.post-51059330058401860552007-07-28T12:43:00.000-07:002007-07-31T06:06:25.391-07:00

If home is where your heart is, then I finally caught up with mine; we're back! We arrived in B-town last Sunday (22nd). Many miles and many months have passed. Many hardships have been overcome. We've bled and we've cried. "All gave some, some gave all." I never want to "put it all behind" I've learned a lot about myself in the past 22 months, and a lot about my fellow man. I imagine I'll never

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How can I explain the joy of seeing my homeland once again? We're so close to home right now. A thunderous roar was heard from our company as we crossed into American air-space. We're not quite home yet, it will be days. But I'm in the land of the free and the home of the brave, and it feels so good. I forgot what so much grass looked like! One of the first things I did was flop down in some

Zekehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00815182596325410956noreply@blogger.com18tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9839499.post-30313901180114834212007-07-03T01:23:00.000-07:002007-07-03T01:31:54.199-07:00

For those of you interested, a friend and I recently did a radio interview via telephone, with Mix 103.7FM. It will be airing in B-town inbetween 8:30am tomorrow, Wednesday 4th of July. On that note, HAPPY 4th of JULY everyone! I sure wish I could be home to celebrate...but it looks like I'll spend another in Iraq. To all those who have put in time, and all those that have been there supporting

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The Patriot Guard has long been on my mind. They are the epitome of what it is to be a friend and an American. They are, in my minds eye, what a soldier must be in others eyes.There are a lot of thoughts about this war in Iraq. There are opinions that people have. There are people who say it is their “right” to protest at a soldier’s funeral. What is the meaning of the word “right?” People talk

Zekehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00815182596325410956noreply@blogger.com9tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9839499.post-89121831652111866532007-06-26T02:06:00.000-07:002007-06-26T02:19:28.879-07:00

This is an attempt at expressing myself through a short story. I don't expect many of you to understand it, or even be entertained. However, it is mostly for my own uses and records. That much being said here I go...There once was a man named George. George was a simple man who lived in a simple house. He got up every morning and did his job. George was a manager. It was his responsibility to

Zekehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00815182596325410956noreply@blogger.com7tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9839499.post-58631741023419834992007-06-23T23:54:00.000-07:002008-12-09T10:29:34.808-08:00

As some of you remember I went on pass several weeks ago to the military green zone for a short 4 day R&R. It was glorious. #1 Enjoying a beer at "Millarky's" #2 Golfing at famous Doha Golf Course #3 Swimming in the Gulf (wow was it SALTY!) The beer and relaxation was awesome. Golfing was relaxing and a complete blast, even if I can't drive worth anything. Swimming was different. My first

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My next couple posts will include recent pictures of a day in the life of us. Right now from top to bottom: #1 The "HESCO" lawns everyone keeps talking about. #2 A scorpion we have raised for months #3 One of the guys and some chem lights I have noticed my picture taking has tapered off to almost nothing in the past few months, so I thought I would limber up my

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Attention all you wonderfull package and letter senders. We have been told to ask senders of mail to stop sending any items after the 15th of June. I would say you will probably be good up until the 20th. At this point in the deployment, we are pretty well stocked up on good stuff from home. If there are any last minute letters you have been meaning to get out to your soldier in my unit, now

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Unfortunately, I find myself back on patrols. I thought I would get to finish my Iraq tour on gate guard, but it appears fate had other plans. Stupid fate. My first day back on patrol we found an IED waiting for us. Joy. Will it ever end? Soon… Just when I have set my eyes on being done “rolling the dice” I have to go to the craps table once more and see if I can win…again. But, hey, that’

Zekehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00815182596325410956noreply@blogger.com11tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9839499.post-90397523010594640282007-05-31T23:28:00.000-07:002007-05-31T23:57:49.124-07:00

I was talking with some friends last night about what we have done over here, comparing to other wars, other branches of service, other jobs (MOS's) and other parts of the coutry in Iraq. We mostly concluded that we have it pretty easy compared to a lot of others. We also concluded that many others do the exact same job we do regardless of job title. We've had some rough patches, but the

Zekehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00815182596325410956noreply@blogger.com19tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9839499.post-39004401607008730712007-05-27T10:19:00.000-07:002008-12-09T10:29:36.584-08:00

I haven't thrown up any pictures in a while, so here are a few. None are terribly recent, but anyhow, top to bottom; some of my guys playing chicken, me and guys hanging on the hummer, some buds keeping entertained. I just got back from a nice R&R pass to a military green zone. It was heaven on earth, and a much deserved, much needed break from "the front." I enjoyed golf, pizza, beer,

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