Category: Culture
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A Practical Take on Facts, Reality and Truth
Reality and truth have been debated across time and likely never come to a perfect end. Lately, it has been subjected to a rash of manipulation. Human activities, from self-preservation to social order, depend upon the concept. Sometimes truth can simply be assumed, but such altruism is not America today. Thinking caring people need a…
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And There Was Light Far Surpasses the Lincoln Challenge
Every reader will benefit from Jon Meacham’s latest book: And There Was Light. It will satisfy anybody who wants to better understand the man Lincoln, and will enlighten those who can appreciate that he saved and shaped our country in dire times. This biographical work offers learnings and insights that vitally matter in today’s state…
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One of The Beloved WWII Hell Hawks Turns 99
Bob Russell, one of the fabled WWII Hell Hawks, just turned 99 in Dunedin, Florida, on January 17th, 2023. Family and closest friends gathered around him for a week of festivities. There were five parties in seven days. The finale was at the Dunedin VFW Post #2550 on Friday the 20th. Over the week, we…
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Lucky to Be Getting Big Banged by Father Time
The suggestion is that we are getting big banged. Thank goodness. The big bang was important and is understood as the beginning, and it goes on. This is not to say it wasn’t (isn’t) the hand of God. It is to say there is a lot to think about, and to point out the original…
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On the Road to Vanlife Lithium Power Recovery
We have enjoyed 15K+ miles in our 2023 Tellaro 20L since taking delivery back in July 2022. It has the ReLion 200Ah Lithium power system in the coach. Traveling in Tennessee on January 10th, we found the lithium system totally discharged. It had been fully charged and operating fine. We went on to Florida but…
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One of the Last Standing Hell Hawks: Bob Russell
Many people love Bob Russell, one of the heroic Hell Hawks of WWII. This distinguished man’s 99th birthday is on January 17th. So, adoring family, friends, and veterans will join him on and around that day in Dunedin, Florida. UPDATE: Here is a recap of a great party week! Bob is a regular at local…