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Giving Back to the Troops
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Recently, I received an invitation from a military-support organization to spend the day with the troops. As a member of the Navy League in the US, and the Royal British Legion Scotland and Royal British Legion in the United Kingdom, I never pass up those opportunities. The invitation came from…
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Making Sure You Don’t Dishonour While Trying to Honour
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As a Scot, raised in England, living in the US, there were many changes I have had to make over the years in my interactions with people. I’ve had to adjust the way I talk so people can understand what the heck I am saying. I’ve had to become more…
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Good Show Old Chap!
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I continue to be impressed by HRH The Duke of Cambridge, aka Prince William. Not only has he devoted his life to service, via Her Majesty’s Armed Forces and his extensive charity work, he is also an accomplished pilot. [youtube=http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=gudeFyssi6g] The future of the British monarchy looks good.
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A British Military Heritage
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On June 25, the UK will celebrate Armed Forces Day. This year’s central event will take place in Edinburgh, Scotland, and my older brother and the other Royal British Legion Scotland Riders Branch members will lead the parade. Throughout the day fly-overs, parades, concerts and more will take place in…
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While You Were Away…
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On Nov. 30, 2010, the USS Carl Vinson (CVN70) departed the Naval Air Station in San Diego, California, embarking on a 7-month deployment. This week they returned to port. I had the honor of spending some time on board the Vinson in 2010, as a guest, while they were training…
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Some Historical Background on the Royal Wedding
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After returning from an incredible family vacation in Florida, including spending two days at Naval Air Station Pensacola working on my next kid’s book, I ran across this interesting read on the historical background of the Royal Wedding. Thanks to Tim Challies for sharing the link.
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Being Y98’s Royal Wedding Expert
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You never quite know what you’ll fall into here in the U.S. http://y98.radio.com/2011/04/29/my-own-personal-expert/
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I Feel Like I’ve Lost a Friend
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On a rare occasion I get so involved in a book that it becomes real to me. The characters come to life. The story envelops me with its mental imagery and emotion. And when you finish, it’s like emerging from another world that existed for only a short while. And…