First of all, the numbers are all trending positive. Deaths have declined in the U.S. for 13 straight weeks. Cases have declined the last 8 days in a row; after rising in early Spring, they are now dropping rapidly. Cases are also plummeting in the problematic state of Michigan. More than half of the eligibleContinue reading “COVID: Good Numbers and a Self Own”
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Chapter 4: O Sole Mio
My father certainly met a lot of famous people during his career. At the West Point graduate luncheon in Charleston, he might sit next to “Westy”, Westy being General Westmoreland, the allied commander in Viet Nam. And he often played handball with that somewhat famous guy who was an instructor at the Naval War CollegeContinue reading “Chapter 4: O Sole Mio”
COVID Update: Positive Trend, More Insanity
Some people look at stock market numbers to determine trends and where to invest. You can make a lot of money making predictions from the numbers. There are even mathematical theories which can be applied to this kind of analysis. I’ve been looking daily at the COVID numbers to see what trends are developing andContinue reading “COVID Update: Positive Trend, More Insanity”
COVID Numbers – Who is Telling it Straight?
The U.S. COVID death average has declined twelve straight weeks. The 7-day average has fallen 79% from 3473/day on January 26 to 727/day on April 16. Deaths are where they were at the start of the third wave last Fall, the lowest since they were at 721/day on October 12. On the other hand, casesContinue reading “COVID Numbers – Who is Telling it Straight?”
When Does COVID End?
When does COVID end in the U.S.? Soon. I think we can be more sure than ever. Deaths continue to fall, nearing some of the lowest levels of the entire pandemic. The rates of vaccination are quite impressive. Herd immunity is closer than ever given the number with natural immunity (from contracting COVID) and immunityContinue reading “When Does COVID End?”
Chapter 3: Rambo
Chapter-2-Beast-Barracks War movies often provide a spark for my father. When we watch together, it doesn’t take long before he has a story to accompany the action on the screen. The Big Red One, a chronicle of the exploits of the First Division during World War II, sparked lots of commentary. “If you are goingContinue reading “Chapter 3: Rambo”
Who is a Racist?
No matter the verdict of the Derek Chauvin trial this month, there will likely be unrest. If he is acquitted, there will be renewed cries of injustice and probably mass riots. If he is convicted, we will hear the verdict confirms all we’ve been told about systemic racism in America; it will provide impetus forContinue reading “Who is a Racist?”
Chapter 2: Beast Barracks
chapter-1-hired-killer My father remembers the depression, World War II, and other cataclysmic world events. The major events of his youth were ones that affected everyone. Today we live through wars and disasters vicariously via television, but back then these events were so momentous you could not isolate yourself from them; they were not as distantContinue reading “Chapter 2: Beast Barracks”
COVID – Is the End Near?
CDC directory Dr. Rochelle Walensky, while acknowledging we are close to end of the COVID pandemic, continues to preach doom and gloom. She says she is afraid and implies we should all be afraid as well. CDC director Dr. Rochelle Walensky warns of ‘impending doom’ (nypost.com) Does she not realize the vaccine is ending this?Continue reading “COVID – Is the End Near?”
Chapter 1: Hired Killer
prologue A hired killer, a grunt, an infantryman, my father calls himself. After thirty years of military service, he can lay claim to other titles as well: ranger, paratrooper, company commander, battalion commander, and G-something-or-other. Of course, these days he is primarily known as Grandpa, having retired from the Army many years ago. Commemorating hisContinue reading “Chapter 1: Hired Killer”
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