About the same time as I explored the Punchbowl in Hawaii, the US Senate voted on the next chapter of my life. On June 24th, the US Senate confirmed the promotions of 185 Reserve officers to the rank of Colonel, of which I was thankfully one of them. It was a huge step in my … Continue reading Another Transition: Just when you thought it was safe to unpack…time to move once again! Destination: Carlisle Barracks, Pennsylvania
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Hawaiian Odyssey Part 3. In the Foot Steps of Greatness: Following the 442nd Regimental Combat Team’s Legacy in Hawaii
Shortly before coming to Hawaii, I read Daniel Brown’s Facing the Mountain: A True Story of Japanese American Heroes in World War II, and learned the entire story of the Army’s 100th Infantry Battalion, 442nd Regimental Combat Team (otherwise known as the 442nd RCT) and their families. I knew of the unit before, read snippets … Continue reading Hawaiian Odyssey Part 3. In the Foot Steps of Greatness: Following the 442nd Regimental Combat Team’s Legacy in Hawaii
Paradise in the perfect form: Paths, Plunges, and Pilsners…and just one or two Mai Tais OR How I Spent my Summer Vacation (Because I’ve never actually had to write an essay on that)
sDuring my 20+ year career in the Army, I have been to a lot of really nasty spots (trust me there's a long list)...so you won't hear me complain about 2 weeks in Hawaii supporting an exercise. Now I had done a lot of the touristy stuff on the islands on previous trips. I wanted … Continue reading Paradise in the perfect form: Paths, Plunges, and Pilsners…and just one or two Mai Tais OR How I Spent my Summer Vacation (Because I’ve never actually had to write an essay on that)
Of Paths, Plunges and Pale Ales: My Tales of the Hawaiian Islands
Introduction There is an allure to the Hawaiian Islands that defies words. This magic exists somewhere between Polynesian culture and tropical mysticism, but it is an energy and aura that only those who have lived on the islands fully grasp. It stems from the melting pot of many cultures, religions, and nationalities which blend together … Continue reading Of Paths, Plunges and Pale Ales: My Tales of the Hawaiian Islands
Transitioning Here and There: Let me Catch You up on the Last Nine Months
I wish I could say the nine months since my return from California were a wonderous and magical time full of incredible beer tasting and amazing trails in western Tennessee, but they just weren’t. If anything, as COVID cases rose with the autumn and winter, we isolated and hunkered down once again in the closing … Continue reading Transitioning Here and There: Let me Catch You up on the Last Nine Months
Amongst the Sirens: Falling for the Allure of Arches and Canyonlands National Parks
Waking up in Moab on Day 4 of my adventure was something of a dream. Moab, Utah, is an outdoor enthusiast’s paradise with hundreds of miles of trails for runners, bikers, hikers, and adventurers. And that’s just on the ground! Add the vertical adventures of rock climbing and you’re doubling the fun! The air was … Continue reading Amongst the Sirens: Falling for the Allure of Arches and Canyonlands National Parks
Paths, Pilsners, Pedals, and Pinots 