Today is the 233rd Birthday of the US Marine Corps. On November 13, 1990, I started my basic training with the Marines down in San Diego, California. It would change me for the rest of my life. I miss the Corps at times but deep down in my heart, I will always be a Marine. Once a Marine, Always a Marine. Semper Fi!!! View GoDaddy's tribute to the Marines: Happy 233nd … [Read more...] about Happy 233rd Birthday to the US Marine Corps
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Saigon – One of the Most Beautiful Cities in the World
I have lived in many cities and towns around the world. Istanbul, Turkey, with all of it's historical cathedrals and mosques is one of my favorites. Almaty, Kazakhstan, a city I really wanted to call home at one time, is of of my other favorites. Both Almaty and Istanbul are very beautiful cities but in the end, though, it's Saigon that I would call home. Saigon is one of … [Read more...] about Saigon – One of the Most Beautiful Cities in the World
Missing Kazakhstan
Below is a picture of my former student, Daniyar, from Kazakhstan where I served as a Peace Corps Volunteer from 1997-1999. Looking at the picture of the mountain in the background makes me miss Kazakhstan. Kazakhstan is a very beautiful country. I plan to make a business trip there in the next year, if possible, to meet my other student, Alpamys. At the end of the month, … [Read more...] about Missing Kazakhstan
3 Year Lease ends in 3 months
My 3 year lease ends in 3 months. My landlord says I can break my lease now with no penalty if I find a house before then. It will probably cost me $100 US to get the house clean and repair my cat's damage (he found one really nice scratch post that will need to be repainted). I will be more selective with my roommates in the next house since it will also be my office. … [Read more...] about 3 Year Lease ends in 3 months
Marine Corps Memories
It's hard to believe that nearly 12 years ago, I was a still a US Marine. Nearly 18 years ago I was in boot camp. I still have dreams of my drill instructors, the last one being just last week. I always find myself back at MCRD San Diego meeting up with my former drill instructors. The dream is usually a good dream which is odd. How odd is my dream, well just look at the … [Read more...] about Marine Corps Memories