Great story: “World War II veteran meets family of friend who died on D-Day”
All the sisters, and a brother. What a nice tale.
AMA reaffirms opposition to assisted suicide
Good. Would have been VERY bad if they hadn't. Despite a concerted effort by euthanasia advocates, the American Medical Association has voted to retain its long-standing opposition to assisted suicide. The AMA affirmed CEJA 2, the report which recommended that the AMA retain its opposition to assisted suicide. The vote was 65-35, a huge margin … Read more
D-Day, Omaha Beach First Waves ashore; amazing essay from “The Atlantic” in 1960
This is so powerful. Pretty much just leaving the link – if you are interested, takes 15-20 minutes to read. "Photograph of American troops approaching Omaha Beach, Normandy, on D-Day." First Wave at Omaha Beach An account of the “epic human tragedy” that unfolded when Allied troops landed on the shores of Normandy on D-Day … Read more
Latest Read (re-read actually): “The Longest Day”
The classic about the 24 hours of D-Day, June 6th, 1944. A great narrative. Of course it was made into a justly famous movie. But the book is so worth reading. The title comes from something the German General Erwin Rommel said to his staff months before the invasion; that the day of the invasion … Read more
Never Gets Old – Essex RFC: “The Story of ’76”
Third Fourth year in a row I’ve posted this. It never gets old! Now 42 43 years ago… Ahhh, 40 years ago – June fifth, 1976. In Downing Stadium, a Rugby Festival with four games. After three New York teams all get steamrolled by English sides, the England Champions Gosforth take on the NY champions … Read more
D-Day 75th anniversary in two days: “Landing on Omaha Beach”
Less than two minutes – another 19 year old – enough to make you weep.
A 19 year old Medic on D-Day – first wave onto Omaha Beach
A Penobscot indian from Maine.
75th Anniversary of D-Day – A Frenchman tells his story
Great. June 6th is the 75th anniversary. The man was five years old.
No more Mr. Nice Guy? Kim Jong Un executed 5 of his diplomats because of the failed Summit with Trump.
Kim Jong Un has reportedly executed his envoy to the U.S. and 4 other officials for 'betraying' the supreme leader after his failed summit with President Trump. Not a particularly good incentive for the North Korean diplomatic corp. People won't be clamoring to take their places …
“Alien” – the movie – came out 40 years ago today – here’s the trailer
I have vivid memories of seeing this movie when I was teaching in the Cayman Islands. The discussions in the teacher's lounge for a couple of days before we went was all about the "thing popping out of his chest". So we went to see what it was all about. The movie was great - … Read more