With a few weeks left before heading overseas I thought it might be a good idea to get in a little food for thought. Comedian Ron Morey (pictured here) just came back from the same tour I will be on and gave me some great advice such as what to bring and what not to bring. >
I'm bringing the 35mm camera I don't care what anybody says! Okay, so I am getting a digital camera as a loaner because I'll be posting some pics on there in addition to several radio stations and newspapers with messages from the troops. Ron said that they have computers over there that one can borrow so I'll upload stuff when I can. Comedian Graham Elwood called me this morning for our weekly edition of "Graham's Crackers" on my morning radio show and he said it's not only a life changing experience but that it really puts things in perspective. Over there our men and women are putting their lives on the line daily staying one step ahead of the insurgents with the hope of returning as soon as possible. Graham said it's a real shock after being there and then returning stateside and hearing people complain about such things as cell service or how somebody messed up their latte order at Starbucks. Wow. I never thought about how good things are here even with a piss poor economy and a shitty administration. Graham (pictured here next to me on my left)
Went out on the lake with Nanc, her son Dusty, his girlfriend Jules and of course Mo.
said that I will have a better appreciation for this country and that it's not worth it to get stressed over the small details that otherwise seem bigger when bored so I am going to heed his advice now. Joining me for the first time was our new addition, Brody a seven month old Lab puppy who is already the same size as Mo! Should be interesting to see as he grows how Mo will react when he starts getting more confident with his new environment.I think being able to invite another homeless pet into one's household is a good thing even if it does mean a little more patience and trying to comfort the original pet in this case Mo. Always (whenever possible) adopt a pet from an animal shelter. They deserve a good home and with the economy forcing many to place their pets up for adoption I can't think of a better place to look for another member of the household then your local animal shelter. Okay, that's my public service announcement. Off of the soap box now.
I'm bringing the 35mm camera I don't care what anybody says! Okay, so I am getting a digital camera as a loaner because I'll be posting some pics on there in addition to several radio stations and newspapers with messages from the troops. Ron said that they have computers over there that one can borrow so I'll upload stuff when I can. Comedian Graham Elwood called me this morning for our weekly edition of "Graham's Crackers" on my morning radio show and he said it's not only a life changing experience but that it really puts things in perspective. Over there our men and women are putting their lives on the line daily staying one step ahead of the insurgents with the hope of returning as soon as possible. Graham said it's a real shock after being there and then returning stateside and hearing people complain about such things as cell service or how somebody messed up their latte order at Starbucks. Wow. I never thought about how good things are here even with a piss poor economy and a shitty administration. Graham (pictured here next to me on my left) 
Went out on the lake with Nanc, her son Dusty, his girlfriend Jules and of course Mo.
said that I will have a better appreciation for this country and that it's not worth it to get stressed over the small details that otherwise seem bigger when bored so I am going to heed his advice now. Joining me for the first time was our new addition, Brody a seven month old Lab puppy who is already the same size as Mo! Should be interesting to see as he grows how Mo will react when he starts getting more confident with his new environment.I think being able to invite another homeless pet into one's household is a good thing even if it does mean a little more patience and trying to comfort the original pet in this case Mo. Always (whenever possible) adopt a pet from an animal shelter. They deserve a good home and with the economy forcing many to place their pets up for adoption I can't think of a better place to look for another member of the household then your local animal shelter. Okay, that's my public service announcement. Off of the soap box now.
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