Snowmobiles as combat vehicles in WW2

One never ceases to learn new things about the last World War. I never knew that on the Eastern Front both the Soviets and Germans used armed snowmobiles as fighting vehicles. You’ll find many photographs and diagrams over at Dark Roasted Blend if you’re interested. BTW, Dark Roasted Blend regularly comes up with truly amazing… Continue reading Snowmobiles as combat vehicles in WW2

Tragedy of the day

How I hate it when I read these things . . . 🙁 A man from Natchez, MS shot and killed his wife when he mistook her for an intruder. There are so many things one could say . . . but I’ll say only this. If you hear a noise in your home you’d… Continue reading Tragedy of the day

Sam The Sex God

I spent several years in part-time and full-time work as a prison chaplain. Lawdog‘s been bugging me to share more about those years, which I’ll do from time to time in this blog. I’ve written a memoir of those years for which I’m trying to find a publisher, so keep your fingers crossed. The incident… Continue reading Sam The Sex God

Evil Black Rifle Meets ‘Cute And Cuddly’

I had to laugh at this one. How about an AR15 rifle in pink and white with a ‘Hello Kitty’ logo on the stock? That’s enough to make the politically correct swoon! I approve. Peter

Doofus of the Day #1

This will be a regular feature. Now and again human stupidity gets the upper hand. What am I saying? Human stupidity gets the upper hand just about all the time! For today’s dose, I give you the two gentlemen who decided to use a .357 Magnum revolver in a tattoo parlor. They attempted to trace… Continue reading Doofus of the Day #1

Well, here I am

I’ve been threatened with all sorts of terrible fates by my friends JPG, Holly, Lawdog and others if I don’t start blogging sometime. Lawdog’s already had a few of my stories on his blog from time to time. Eventually I decided to take the plunge and start my own blog. I hope you enjoy the… Continue reading Well, here I am