Author Archives: Alaska

Because It’s A Cali Gun

Posted on May 31, 2012 by Alaska

Some time ago, Lyle wondered why all the interest in AR or AK pistols, rather than just going the SBR route. With shall-issue-in-all-but-name Licenses to Carry (LTC) becoming more prevalent in certain California counties, here’s a justification: put the AR … Continue reading →

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Spooky

Posted on May 29, 2012 by Alaska

This was found on my driveway this morning next to our Wall Street Journal, rolled tightly in a rubber band so you couldn’t see what it was until you opened it. The front page has helpful articles on how foreigners … Continue reading →

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Memorial Day 2012

Posted on May 27, 2012 by Alaska

John Kelly’s Remarks to the Gold Star Parents, from February 2012, delivered by Lt. Gen. John Kelly, USMC, Senior Military Assistant to the Secretary of Defense. I never met any of your loved ones …your sons and daughters, brothers and … Continue reading →

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Memorial Day:on Omaha Beach

Posted on May 27, 2012 by Alaska

Rachel Lucas has one of the best travelogues of the D-Day beaches I’ve ever read. Amazing photos, too. – Posted using BlogPress from my iPad

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Driving Bliss

Posted on May 27, 2012 by Alaska

Yet another reason to visit Romania. – Posted using BlogPress from my iPad

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Modern Reading Done Right

Posted on May 26, 2012 by Alaska

“…a thrilling story of discovery, in which one manuscript, plucked from a thousand years of neglect, changed the course of human thought and made possible the world as we know it.” If you’re looking for compelling weekend reading, my old … Continue reading →

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Brave and Bold Revisited

Posted on May 22, 2012 by Alaska

Photoshop and its ilk (actually, all of these covers were done using MS Paint) have made possible some fantastic fan art. This wonderful site is a feast for the imagination of folks like me who couldn’t get enough of the … Continue reading →

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Mr. Completely, European Steel Challenge Championships Senior Gold Medal Winner

Posted on May 21, 2012 by Alaska

Our hearts billow, yes they do.

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Post-Birthday Blues

Posted on May 14, 2012 by Alaska

I’m 43 now. Sharing a birthday with Mother’s Day takes all of the fun out of it, I tell you. My favorite of all the versions of “House of the Rising Sun” is Joe & Eddie’s. Although the Tesla Coil … Continue reading →

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Do it to Julia!

Posted on May 4, 2012 by Alaska

Please tell me I’m not the only one who thought of the pivotal scene from Orwell’s 1984 when I saw this.

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