Basically I'm a 4-wheeling, zen philosophizing, modern sort of computer geek with bits of me stuck in the Old Ways... very much a collection of contradictions. Browncoat (not brownshirt), Ex-soldier, ex-Liberal, ex-Democrat, ex-Republican, ex-anti-gunner. Some might say I can't stick to anything- I prefer to think that I've adapted my beliefs as new data has become available, the way all smart folks do. And me.
Underwater Oath
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U.S. Navy Lt. Scott Pennoyer, right, reads Petty Officer 2nd Class Geoff
Shepelew the oath of enlistment off the coast of Moucha Island in the Gulf
of Tadj...
A dog's dream comes true!
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Labrador retrievers are famously fond of chasing and catching balls (and
returning them to owners to be thrown again). According to the person who
put up ...
USPSA Intro Class: March, 2012
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There are some fairly interesting things going on with new shooters who are
just starting out in the USPSA competition business, and it's fascinating
to me...
PT
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Others have blogged about fitness in much more persuasive words than I can
put together here. But the bottom line is this, just like your shooting
skills,...
Van vs. Truck for Bugging Out
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Hey Fernando,
First, fantastic book! I’ve read it twice and referred to parts of it many
times. Both your book and your website are invaluable.
I have w...
STORMBRINGERs TOP TEN MOVIES OF ALL TIME
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*Now that I'm (barely) on the mend is as good time as any to dredge up some
content from the original **STORMBRINGER** site a couple years back . . .
you c...
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Just a thought for the day. I've heard so many people say "I'll do that when I'm older, when I lose 20 pounds, when I'm retired". We got through life saying ...
Losses mount from scams targeting older Americans
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Losses mount from scams targeting older Americans NEW YORK (AP) – Boomers
beware: Scams, frauds and other financial exploitation schemes targeting
older Am...
Colonel Van Thurman Barfoot passes away at 92
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HENRICO, VA (WWBT) — A living legend of World War Two, a man who would not
back down from a fight — Col. Van Thurman Barfoot has died. The decorated
war he...
GO HERE NOW to hear an angelic singer!
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Click on this link to go to WRR radio station and listen to a live brodcast
of The Metropolitan Opera.
My friend Latonia Moore is making her Metropolitan ...
Sorry for the Absence!
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Had to whip, whip I tell you, to Tulsa to spend the day on the range with Marshal for DRTV. Got to meet "Rastus" from the DRTV Forums at the U.S. Shooting Ac...
I'll say this for msnbc...
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...the economy's doing much better there than practically anyplace else on
your television dial. (Ask your parents what a television dial is, kids.)
The De...
"...Where The House Used To Be..."
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Tornadoes screamed through southern Indiana (and nearby states) yesterday,
strewing schoolbuses like jackstraws. The little town of Maryville is
described ...
I'm not ready for this...
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Based on her (hopefully) unscripted hip-dance display last night, the
biscuit is growing up way too fast. Time for daddy to prepare...
Would you believe.....
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.A 7.62x51mm round that exceeds 3000fps by a wide margin, and does this to a can of adult beverage...... and doesn't penetrate the can?Let 'Ol Carteach know ...
More on Gun Safes
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Jay G has just written an article for Shooting Illustrated on choosing a
gun safe. Budget is really the limiting factor when choosing a safe, with
selectio...
Open Letter to Governor Dayton of Minnesota
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Governor Dayton,
I am writing to urge you to sign HF 1467 into law. I realize that gun
rights can be an emotional and polarizing issue but I ask you to re...
The passing of conservatives.
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My conservative friends often think that I'm a damned liberal, and my
liberal friends either think that I'm an uber-conservative fascist pig, or
that I'm a...
achievement unlocked: vision.
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Look who opened his eyes today: Yeah, he looks a wee bit cross-eyed in
that picture, but give the little guy a break. He’s just now starting to
figure ou...
WHY?!
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The last couple of days that I've posted, I've noticed that something's
been a wee bit odd.
The LawDog Files has used the heavy blue italic font from Day O...
WIN!!!
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An Oklahoma bill that will authorize the use of silencers for hunting on
one’s own property is making headway. I hope this passes, and they finally
decrimi...
Test Post
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After a lengthy period of inactivity, I started getting notifications that
my account was about to be terminated. I guess I need to learn what I must
do to...
range day!
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This morning we headed out to the MCFG range to test my P22 and the mods I
did to the Charter Arms Explorer II pistol. Thursday night, I cleaned and
checke...
A Shard and a glass...
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The *Gerber Shard* is an inexpensive EDC key chain tool, featuring a
prybar, nail puller, wire stripper, screwdrivers, bottle opener, and
lanyard hole.
I...
Hunt Week Day Three...
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(Remember clicking on a picture makes it larger.)
So, off for another Hunt Week day.
The home team's hounds were hunting today.
I suspect this might be ...
Starbuck Buycott
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I contemplated going to Starbucks on 2/14 to support the Buycott as a
counter to the anti-gun Starbucks boycott. Instead I opted out. A) I
don't really l...
It’s a major award!
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I was nominated by both Knightbane and Larry. Thanks, guys! The rules are:
1. Copy and paste award on your blog. 2. Link back to the blogger who gave
you ...
Saying Goodbye to My Dad
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It's a rough start to the Year of the Dragon. My dad passed away recently
and I gave the following eulogy at his memorial service.
Dear family and friends....
Thoughts on The Iron Lady
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Margaret Thatcher’s dramatic life has the makings of a great movie. The
Iron Lady isn’t it. Somewhere between a third and half of the movie
ignores her ca...
Exploring the British Journal of Criminology
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There are a number of studies and journals that are involved in the
discussion of criminology. One of the most widely read and well reputed
journals that ...
my work here is done
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Every woman in my life now either has or is considering a gun for
self-defense. Many of them have gone on to get their CCW, including my mom.
I'm satisfied.
What Day Is It?
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I've been working long, long hours and with the start of the school year,
helping Devon move into his dorm (dorm schmorm. A dorm should be bare, ugly
floor...
When God Closes a Door….
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On my last post, I’d declared that I knew what I wanted…and whom. Two days
after I posted that, though, the “whom” declared that he didn’t know whom
he wa...
“I took some chicken…yeah? I put some cheese on it…”
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Tolbert the commenter read my last post and noted the angst, and figured
that what I need is some talking dog video action, and holy shit you guys,
the vid...
Sunday Smith #50: Number 2, 1863
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Smith & Wesson did not invent the metallic cartridge revolver but, by
buying the Rollins White patent and manufacturing it on a wide scale, they
did make ...
the end
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Just think how much your SondraK.com swag is worth NOW!
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This will be the final post here at SondraK.com.
We’ve moved on to bigger and be...
WILLIAM ERNEST HENLEY - Invictus
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Every now and then, I come across a reference to a piece of poetry I really
like. Today it was in a report from Stratfor with regards to the geopolitical ...
Changing Blogs
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Well for the one or two people who still read my blog...... I've decided
to change blogs and display name. Since I'm no longer in the law
enforcement co...
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Terrible idea: Sam Rohrer write-in campaign by Egregious CharlesSam Rohrer was a candidate for governor here in PA who lost in the Republican primary about 2...
MP3 books
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Mkay I am a cheap sob when I wanna be, well I found something cool......and
Free
libravox.org . and I found a shit ton of Edgar Rice Burroughs. He wrote th...
Phew.
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Exercise is definitely something I don't get enough of, but I surprise
myself sometimes anyways.
Couple weekends ago, on a sunday afternoon, I was sitting ...
Baxmax back support ripoff artists
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This is more of a warning blog to let people know about some charlatans
selling what appears to be a good product for supporting the spine. I
placed an ord...
Hutaree Update
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Nine suspects tied to a Christian militia in the Midwest are charged with
conspiring to kill police officers, then attack a funeral in the hopes of
killing...
Clear Him a Space
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We've been having fun. Two quick notes:
1. Being without power for 30 hours sucks. 50 degrees is cold. Dog kept
looking at us funny since he doesn't ...
Blood Work
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Why, when the tech drew blood from my arm last week on the first try,
without diggin' around did she say absolutely nuttin' about it being a
"deep" vein?
T...
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I have made this blog private. Because of the crazy stalker lady, but also
just because it was time to start fresh someplace else. I know I can't
really hi...
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Here is a pic of a couple of dreamcather key fobs I made for my wife and a
friend. I used 450 paracord that I ordered from www.vtarmynavy.com I picked
up ...
The Squirrel has flown the coop
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.I have begun an old blog, at a new location. You may follow along if you wish, although why one would choose to do so is beyond me.I'm going back to my roo...
New Site
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Friends,
It's an amazing time in life where I have the esteemed privilege of moving
my blog to my own domain name. I hope that both of you, my faithful
re...
Shades of Brutus.(Julius Ceasar)
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The Media have the knives out for Obama already.
Now.. they are asking the questions they should have asked what, eight
months ago when Obama first came on ...
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Work dude.
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