Saturday, December 19th, 2009

My First Shiner

[Ugh!....What made me think it was a good idea to post such a blown-up picture?]
But I’m pretty proud of it actually.
You’d think given my big mouth, my innate ability to cause trouble & my tomboy past that I’d already have had several of them.
But no…this is my first…and I need to set the record straight.
While [...]

Friday, December 18th, 2009

Party Time

Last night was the battalion Christmas Party.
For those not familiar with the military, every division, every battalion, every company has a nickname.
In this case, 4th Battalion 2nd Aviation Regiment (4-2) is known as the Death Dealers.
Not the most appropriate of names to help convey the holiday spirit, but it’s great for instilling fear & dread…think [...]

Thursday, December 17th, 2009

She Doesn’t Understand

Yesterday I pretty much had my head down the whole day trying to knock out client work before I close up shop for a much needed winter break.
When I finally looked up from the computer I realized how late it was.
Eric wasn’t home from work yet & Maggie was staring longingly at the empty fireplace.

Moo-Moo, what’s [...]