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I used to just close the door on his room when it was disgusting…


Dana’s room at Pensacola I guess the Marine Corps hasn’t learned that particular parenting skill.  I was browsing my computer for pictures of something else and I came across these pictures Dana had sent me not too long after he arrived at Pensacola.  At the time, he had the room to himself and was struggling [...]

Lest you think I only brag about one son…


Derek is my older son.  It’s not easy to get photos of him, he is a bit camera shy.  He looks really sharp in a tux, but, unless there’s a big wedding, he’ll probably never wear one again! He’s 22 now and is working for Magnetic Seal in Rhode Island.  They make parts for airplanes [...]

Fourth of July


Dana managed to get home for four days vacation around the fourth.  Finding flights took him a bit of maneuvering as he wasn’t notified that his leave was officially approved until the last minute and the majority of available flights did not fit his schedule.  Finally, he got the flights online.  One from Pensacola to [...]