Tag Archives: HCVETS

CAVC–‘TIS THE SEASON OF MANDAMUS

Sorry for the absence, fellow readers. I’ve been busy doing my Ho, Ho Ho. imitation. Mailing out boxes to the Bruce Almighty back east. Returning some of the overwhelming abundance of goodies Vermont Frank sends out in kind as well. … Continue reading

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RACIAL PROFILING TRACED TO THE MILITARY

The date? March 6th, 1836. Location? The Alamo in San Antonio. Few people know the truth about this so I will illuminate it for you. My cousin Denise was kind enough to share this historical perspective with me. I had … Continue reading

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FACIAL CAT HAIR

It never fails. Some HCVets member loves cats and sends me these. Thanks, Brenda.  I’m a dog person and always have been. Until I married, I never suffered the indignity of felines. Nevertheless, I find them invaluable down in the … Continue reading

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SOVALDI–THE FIRST DAY OF THE REST OF MY LIFE

Today, besides marking a day seventy three years ago that will live in infamy, also celebrates a milestone begun June 15th of this year. This is my first day post-Sovaldi in the 168-day treatment regimen. I’ll receive my pest infestation … Continue reading

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VIETNAM: WHAT WENT WRONG IN SIX MINUTES

America is becoming more and more enamoured of it’s former warriors than ever. Each day reveals a new commission, a new museum showing or another commemorative gun from one of those outfits that advertises in American Rifleman. This month they’re … Continue reading

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PRE-CHRISTMAS FACEPLANTS

And here is the first batch of what portends an avalanche. How you folks find all these gems is beyond me. I have a hard time farming and writing to venture too far afield to the ramparts of Fort Faceplace. … Continue reading

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CAVC– GROVES V MCDONALD–WE MISFILED IT. IT’S OKAY.

We at Asknod always troll for the blood at the CAVC and Fed. Circus. On the rare occasion that we Vets have one of our own go up to the Big BIG House, of course that warrants even more attention. … Continue reading

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TAKING FROM KIDS

I guess it takes all kinds to make the world go around. I always thought the Marines had the inside track on collecting toys for the needy kids. Member Sue sent this one in and it makes you physically ill to read … Continue reading

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STAR WARS FACEPLACE TRAILERS

With the news out that Star Wars VII is on the books and due out next Fall, we are spotting the usual humor beginning to presage the opening night. I spotted some of these and even more were promptly sent … Continue reading

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VA Town Hall Events

First, Happy Thanksgiving to all NODDERS.   Secretary McDonald has instructed all VISNs to hold Town Halls.  The purpose, according to this press release(10/4/14) is “As part of our Road to Veterans Day, VA is taking a hard look at … Continue reading

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