Wednesday, January 28, 2009

Why I love my job

As I was sitting in the squadron a couple of marines decided to stop by. Now normally this would shock me but I was expecting them. They are just getting into town and we are looking to do some training with them. They ask to see a jet and since I hate the office I was more than happy to go give a tour. As we go out to the line they take a look and are just amazed. Seriously a Marine amazed at us! This makes me kinda happy since they are the guys that bust down the doors, never back down and generally get the job done the first time. Nope these guys are all combat veterans and been in the dirt when things have gone bad but they all said that we were the ones overhead and ready when they needed it. Yup the mighty B-52 50 years old and still able to put steel on target wherever and whenever needed. I just wish I had the opportunity to do that job instead of being on an island doing training and presence...............

On the plus side only a month till we get to go home and see the lovely little lady we left behind and the little girl she's been taking care of.

Wednesday, January 14, 2009

My Daughter

I would like to publicly state to everyone including my one watcher that my daughter is the cutest little girl in the world. I know you are thinking "but what about that little chinese girl at the olympics?" Quite frankly she is no-where close. My daughter is amazing and I can't wait to see her again. Hopefully she stays all giggly and wide eyed but even if she doesn't she'll still be awsome. The pictures I have of my little girl as a ladybug on halloween or falling over the stuffed tree at Christmas are priceless.

Why everyone should see Gran Torino

Now it is beyond stating that Clint Eastwood is a man's man, the consumate American, a proud member of a better generation that we will ever be. I would go so far as to say that if Clint Eastwood and the Duke had it out Clint would win, he is just that kind of guy but I digress.

This movie hands down is just a knockout. The messages and perspective that it conveys all the way to the end are hands down for everyone. It brings to life intollerance and freedom of expression how intent is more important than the actual words. Self respect and why everyone should have it. The disgust that is the younger generations who quite frankly have had life just a little too easy.

I was a big fan and you should be too.

This is another rant but I'll throw it in anywaay since it is related.......DON'T BRING LITTLE KIDS TO AN R RATED MOVIE!!!!! ESPECIALLY IF IT HAS CLINT EASTWOOD!

I know you may have to wait to see it or shell out the money for a babysitter but trust me it will be cheaper and more worthwhile than the years of therapy and questions.