
January 1st, 2010 |
I’m sending this via email so I hope it turns out well… I wanted to share with you the end of the year entry for the last LANTAREA 2009 evening report. Written by LCDR Dawn Murray (reproduced with permission) it semi-traditional in the sense it rhymes which traditionally was/is intended for the first entry of the new year. Either way LCDR Murray went all out with her end of the Continue reading…

December 25th, 2009 |
The morning portion of Christmas 2009 is almost done and the girls seem to be very happy with fruits of their attempts at being good all year. Merry Christmas to all of our family, friends, and those who are just passing through. And if you’re on Facebook you’ll be able to see these same photos there as well. Merry Christmas!

December 21st, 2009 |
I hope y’all enjoy your week; I’ll continue with the Why do you blog? series next week when I get back to the site. I wish you all a very Merry Christmas and the best with your families.
Now… who’s the next Coast Guard Commandant?

December 19th, 2009 |
Winter is almost officially here, in fact, Monday will be 2009’s Winter Solstice. And as this is mostly a Coast Guard centered personal blog I went looking for a Coast Guard picture that easily represents both the CG and winter- it was easier than you think (thank you flickr). User RadioFish has a great shot of the CGC MACKINAW moored on the Cheboygan River. The caption from the photo is
The Continue reading…

November 26th, 2009 |
This is one of our favorite times of the year- a time to revel in how lucky we really are and a time to reflect on how the year has been with family. Though I’m working today (getting off just in time for dinner) I wish the rest of you, either on duty or not, a very Happy Thanksgiving. I hope your family get-together goes well and your spirits are Continue reading…

November 25th, 2009 |
December 2009 by Sean Lawler
Sean Lawler brings a festive ‘lil wallpaper to help liven up your work desktop- this one with a holiday theme no less. Sean’s been a busy man as of late, so busy in fact he’s had to get himself a website to keep his work available for all his potential clients. Follow the link in his name above to see some of his other work. Continue reading…

November 14th, 2009 |
As a reader of the USNI’s blog [**see bottom of post] you’ll no doubt be aware of the fact that today is Veterans Day- but do you know what that day is- to a Coastie. Yes, I’m well aware the historical significance of November 11th but are you? As a quick little recap of school history I present you with this reminder-
U.S. President Woodrow Wilson first proclaimed an Armistice Day Continue reading…