In the Sunday front page article, “V.A. To Propose Shifting Billions into Private Care,” (https://www.nytimes.com/2019/01/12/us/politics/veterans-administration-health-care-privatization.html) is an attempt to privatize veterans care in areas not fully served by the VA. At first glimpse, allowing private physicians to see veterans, where they are under-served, is an easy fix. For injuries that are purely physical in nature, [...]
Want an intriguing novel to wile away the hours on a snowy day? Try, Doctor recommended, "Curse of the Coloring Book," a novel. Check out the reviews on Amazon. Be sure and enter the word; novel, or you will be directed to adult cursing coloring books. BONUS: The only film of Firebase Jackson in [...]
Want an easy Cajun sauce that spikes your taste buds while still not overwhelming what it garnishes, this is it! Great on crab cakes, pork, chicken, beef or for a pick-me-up on a sandwich. Serves 6 2 cups mayonnaise 2 stalks celery, minced 1 white onion, minced 1 tablespoon paprika 1 tablespoon minced garlic 1 [...]
Serves 4 1, 10 oz. bag French Cut (matchstix) carrots (www.bolthouse) 1 large or 2 medium bunches green onions, butt removed, tops trimmed, sliced. 1 12 oz. Rice Vinegar, roasted garlic (www.huyfong.com) 1 tablespoon Chili Garlic Sauce (www.huyfong.com.) 2 tablespoons white sugar Place carrots into non-reactive large bowl, cover with International House Dressing and marinade [...]
Have an afternoon and a six-pack of good beer or bottle of good wine to create a dish that tastes incredible and freezes for later. This is it! Serves 4 2 large eggplants, cut in pieces 1/2 to 3/4-inch-thick, either length wise or circles 2, 24 oz. Pasta Sauce (24 oz. Salsa may be substituted [...]
In the New York Times Magazine section, page 29, Sunday, August 12, 2018, article: “War without End,” examines the demoralization of 17 years of war on U.S. combat soldiers objecting to the length of the conflict and how it is being fought (https://www.nytimes.com/2018/08/08/magazine/war-afghanistan-iraq-soldiers.html). The most haunting picture is of a U.S. soldier on patrol the [...]
The following is an Amazon review: "So many of us, as we finished college undisturbed by service in the military, could not get our high school friends to talk about their experiences in Vietnam. Instead, they suffered alone, giving us only a glimpse of the personal story of war, or maybe their shrapnel wounds. Neither [...]
In the San Francisco Chronicle, August 2, 2018, article: “Islamic State surrenders after rout by Taliban,” (https://www.sfgate.com/world/article/Taliban-surge-routs-Islamic-State-in-northern-13123963.php) examines how the Taliban have routed ISIS in Northern Afghanistan. Last week, I blogged about the Taliban entered negotiations with a U.S. representative, something ISIS would never entertain. Could this be the door to finishing the 17 years [...]
In the New York Times, July 29, 2018 article: “New Tactic in Afghanistan Urges Retreat,” (https://www.nytimes.com/2018/07/28/world/asia/trump-afghanistan-strategy-retreat.html) examines U.S armed forces being centralized in the heaviest population centers, the cities. The purpose is to protect military forces from attacks at isolated and vulnerable outposts, focusing on protecting cities and other populated areas. Does anyone remember Vietnam, [...]
Need a fast page turner for vacation, this is it. The following quotes an Amazon review of my novel, "Curse of the Coloring Book: "This book is a page-turner that reads like suspenseful fiction--but in the end it informs the reader about the true nature of war and the realities of being a soldier that [...]
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Jan 2017 – Midwest Book Review, Reviewer’s Book Watch
Dec 8, 2017 – Grandma’s Ideas, Review Curse of the Coloring Book
Dec 3, 2017 – Veterans Today News, Review of Curse of the Coloring Book
Nov 20, 2017 – Jim Blasingame Radio Show, The truth and evolution of post traumatic shock syndrome
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Vietnam Documentary 1969, Firebase Jackson
Hollywood Pitch Fest
Women of the World Unite for Afghan Women’s Rights