Monthly Archives: September 2012

The desert Navy

Posted on September 25, 2012 by Jim

I started my Navy career in Albuquerque, New Mexico. People do a doubletake when I tell them that. When I graduated from Officer Candidate School in Newport, RI, the Navy apparently had a bunch of shore billets to fill.  A … Continue reading →

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Where are the responsible Muslims (and Christians)?

Posted on September 15, 2012 by Jim

When radical Muslims commit acts of terrorism or mayhem, we are assured that the Jihadists do not represent the billions of moderate, law-abiding Muslims around the world. I am sure these folks exist, but can’t help wondering why we hear … Continue reading →

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A flying fish story

Posted on September 1, 2012 by Jim

Flying fish were a common sight when my Navy ship was in the South China Sea. The fish don’t fly so much as glide:  They propel themselves out of the water to escape predators, spread wing-like dorsal fins and glide … Continue reading →

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