Personal, Political

Political hacks in Jackson

Posted on 07 June 2010

It has been brought to my attention that there is still a ‘machine’ running against me here in Jackson that still tries to sabotage things I do, like JTOWN. They run around telling store owners the publication is “political”. I finally found out who this is this weekend and who they represent because.. let’s [...] Continue Reading

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Personal

My new found respect for Carney Folk

Posted on 07 June 2010

After working 4 brutally hot 90+ degree days with no wind and high humidity at the St. Al’s Carnival here in town, I have a new level of respect for Carney Folk. Sure, we make fun of these people on TV and it’s always a joke, but (if they even exist anymore) you [...] Continue Reading

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Marines, Political

On openly allowing gays in the military

Posted on 07 June 2010

In my “military” circles, this topic comes up alot. I usually bite my tongue and hold my comments in front of these guys, because debating it with some is futile. Who cares. I’m sure we all served with gay Marines, sailors and soliders and never knew. It’s 2010, not [...] Continue Reading

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Marines, Personal

Diary of a boot Part 2: MEPS

Posted on 01 June 2010

I was woken up the next morning to an automated phone call saying I had to be downstairs by whatever ungodly time. 8 or 9 am, I forget. So I took a shower, packed my pockets and made my way down to the lobby where they had cold scrambled eggs and toast. I [...] Continue Reading

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Marines, Personal

Diary of a boot Part 1: D-Day minus 1

Posted on 30 May 2010

It was New Years Eve, 1991.  I was just 6 months out of high school and ready to live my last night as I knew it on earth.  Looking back it was terrible timing.  I was just 4 months into being 18 but I had already decided to give up my admission to the NROTC [...] Continue Reading

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Marines

You must be out of your frickin’ mind

Posted on 29 May 2010

  If you know what I mean.  Now take your frickin eyeballs off me and have a great weekend. Continue Reading

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