Category Archives: Food for the soul

JOHN BRITTAN–TAPS IN TACOMA

Posted on October 30, 2012 by asknod

This is very poignant. It was sent to me by member Jim of the brownwater side of the sheets. I hope you enjoy it. I will be making the pilgrimage into T-town to listen in the future. It should be … Continue reading →

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FLAVORS OF FALL

Posted on October 17, 2012 by asknod

Last Saturday Cupcake and I attended what is considered by most in our neck of the woods to be the premiere event of the year.  Friends, neighbors, and captains of industry congregate for hors d’ oeuvres and dinner at our local … Continue reading →

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VETERANS MUSEUM IN WASHINGTON (STATE)

Posted on September 13, 2012 by asknod

I took a copy of my book and my RPG-2 down to Chehalis yesterday. I donated both to the museum because they did not have either one. Their collection of Vietnam stuff is rather amazing but the B-40 launcher will … Continue reading →

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HARVEST TIME IS COMING

Posted on September 5, 2012 by asknod

Wouldn’t it be nice if vA’s adjudicatory system were as predictable as the seasons? Plant your claims in early March and see them reach fruition by mid-September. Unfortunately that isn’t the case unless you use elephant gestation as the yardstick. Even then, … Continue reading →

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MOST WONDERFUL TIME OF THE YEAR

Posted on August 21, 2012 by asknod

Everybody seems to think Christmas is it. Not around here. This is the Food TV channel. I get up at six and begin the daily grind but this is the reward. All the preparation is rewarded. I feel like Squirrel … Continue reading →

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WHEN BEANS GO BAD

Posted on August 7, 2012 by asknod

Back in late March I called VA at their 800 number to see how my CUE claim for reducing my PCT scar rating was doing. I talked to a polite lady named Peggy. I’ve talked to her before and I … Continue reading →

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BERRY CONSPIRACY

Posted on August 3, 2012 by asknod

Raspberry season is over. I really don’t care if I ever see another one. Which leads us to: On deck and waiting in the wings for September? Why what else? More berries. HCVets would do well to eat a lot … Continue reading →

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THE CARE AND FEEDING OF CARROTS

Posted on July 30, 2012 by asknod

Cupcake comes from the farmer side of the family. I was, and try to be, the hunter and fisher of vertebrates. Learning the science of farming and language of moisture feeders is C3PO crap. Like any ex-military male, I assume it … Continue reading →

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GOT JAM?

Posted on July 19, 2012 by asknod

Ever worried about the end times in December, I will have enough jam to weather anything the Aztecs have up their sleeve.  Strawberry? Raspberry? Straw/Raspberry combo? Got it.  All natural. No FD&C #2 Red Food coloring or astinopectoral to preserve … Continue reading →

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FROM THE GARDEN

Posted on July 9, 2012 by asknod

I discovered something for you guys that will give you a reprieve from the endless squash and carrots all summer. There was a time when I was proud as a peacock when I brought in the watermelon-sized zuchinni. Cupcake told … Continue reading →

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