Mikes Ramblings

Dec 6th.and 7th. snow storm

Well this new snowstorm is still happening as I type here. Not sure how much is on the ground but it has to be well over twelve inches. And it's very cold out side. 23 degrees as I am looking at the desktop gadget that reads the temperatures and conditions for this area. I have been out twice with the snow-thrower attached to the old John Deere tractor that was a riding mower once upon a time. Here's a picture I hope and also a link to the flickr page with all 25 pictures. http://www.flickr.com/photos/aylathecat/sets/72157625419837335/ View this photo

A Poem for the Marine Corps Birthday

VC reader Tim Taylor sent me a poem he wrote for the Marine Corps Birthday. It's not easy to write poetry and even harder to share it. Tim writes: "This came to me in a flash after hearing a story about a young Marine blinded by his wounds reaching up to feel the insignia of his visitor and then firing off a sharp salute to that officer." Amazing.

Semper Fi Though the body is battered and broken and no longer fit for the fray The spirit cries out and is willing and again will carry the day

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