Various updates

 
I fell into a long period of non-commentary, and then got self-conscious about what kind of post I would need to make to summarize events during the hiatus. Finally I’ve accepted that nothing I could do would be enough (along with the recognition that few people actually care that much), so I’m just going to jump back in.

( Military Matters )

( Fanfic Writing )

( Personal/Family Stuff )

In closing, on a news/talk program today I saw someone opine that, in having the relevance of his Viet Nam record challenged, John McCain is being treated now as John Kerry was four years ago. To which I say: McCain is an actual war hero, whereas Kerry just played one on television.