Yearly Archives: 2017

All Aboard the Righteous Indignation Train! Wooo-woooo!

Posted on April 11, 2017 by The Dental Warrior

This post will not likely engender much agreement.  But, then again, it’s not why I write.  My goal has never been to create an “echo chamber” or to “preach to the choir.” (Edit to add:  A couple of folks have … Continue reading →

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USS Independence CV-62 to Live on Only in Our Memories

Posted on March 11, 2017 by The Dental Warrior

Today, my ship, the USS Independence, will begin its final journey (under tow) from Bremerton, WA to Brownsville, TX where it will be broken down and scrapped.   It’s interesting (and unique in the military services) how wistful sailors are … Continue reading →

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The View Up There – Nobody Should Die From Colon Cancer

Posted on February 24, 2017 by The Dental Warrior

The basis for my provocative and seemingly bold title will become evident below. Ever since my appendectomy six years ago, I’ve had gastro-intestinal distress (belly pain), to some degree, on and off.  I’ve been to the ER twice, with CT … Continue reading →

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Skinner Sights – A Shooting Gear Review

Posted on February 10, 2017 by The Dental Warrior

A few years ago, my wife got me a beautiful rifle for Christmas, a lever-action .22LR-caliber Browning BL-22 Grade II with Maple stocks.  I love it.  It’s the one “pretty” gun in my modest collection. Getting old sucks! The Browning … Continue reading →

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