Happy Autumnal Equinox

I'm so happy that the moon was in a waning crescent for the equinox this year, not like last year.

I know I've tried twice before and failed twice before, but this year I am determined to relate to you what happened to me on the eve of the Autumnal Equinox in 2005, while we were deployed to help with Hurricane Katrina relief.

Go to Illini 6 for the whole story.

A new Donut - my Army Career

I am adding a new donut - I turned in my paper today to retire from the Army.  Since I enlisted in March of 1985, and I will retire effective July 1, 2012 - here is my career in the Donut format:

I had to steady my hand when signing.  Except for a few months as an 18 year old, I have spent my entire adult life as a Soldier - National Guard, Reserve or on Active Duty.  But starting July1st, I will be in a new status...

Neither Forgetting nor Forgiving

I cannot do either, seeing these images again.

Never to Forget stays - but I will work on the Never to Forgive.  Only, I suppose, if we live "Never Again."