Wordless Wednesday: Our Hero
Posted in Military Life, and Photography
Category: Military Life
In Flanders Field
Posted in Holidays, and Military Life
Image courteousy of Wikipedia In Flanders Fields By: Lieutenant Colonel John McCrae, MD (1872-1918) Canadian Army In Flanders Fields the poppies blow Between the crosses row on row, That mark our place; and in the sky The larks, still bravely singing, fly Scarce heard amid the guns below. We are the Dead. Short days ago We lived, felt dawn, saw sunset glow, Loved and were loved, and now we lie In Flanders fields. Take up our quarrel with the foe: To you from failing hands we throw The torch; be yours to hold it high. If ye break faith with…
Remembering Our Veterans
Posted in Holidays, and Military Life
Have you thanked a veteran for their service lately? Yesterday, Munchkin and I had the privilege to run into a Korean War veteran. When we thanked him for his service to our country, tears formed in his eyes and a smile filled his face as he said thank you. It’s amazing what a simple thank you can do for someone. They need to know that we have not forgotten, and we appreciate the sacrifices they made for our country. The following video is about the Vietnam War and contains war footage. While it is specifically about the Vietnam War, we…
Our Marine Corps Birthday Celebration
Posted in Family, Holidays, Homemaking, and Military Life
Today, we celebrate the 234th birthday of the United States Marine Corps. I like to make this a special day for D, so I made him this cake. It’s a marble cake with peanut butter buttercream frosting. While it’s pretty basic, I think the chocolate embellishments make it a little more special. I melted down chocolate from the after Halloween sales to make the Eagle, Globe, and Anchor. I think D is going to really like it. I had the worst time writing today, so the writing on the cake is less than stellar. My hands were so shaky for…
Happy 234th Birthday, Marines!
Posted in Holidays, and Military Life
Please preview before allowing children to watch as there may be objectionable material. United States Marines represent the best young men and women our Nation has to offer. To be a Marine is to be a member of America’s warrior class — to be one of the few who steps forward with the courage and conviction to face whatever dangers await. Our Nation expects her Marines to be ready when the Nation calls; to leave family and the comforts of home behind; to march into battle and thrive under austerity; and to come home under a victory pennant. From Al…