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Monthly Archives: May 2013
Truman’s Hump Day Song of the Week: Come On, Eileen
Truman gives a shout-out to Dan, Megan, Manny and their newest family member, Eileen.
Posted in Dogs, Music
Tagged come on eileen, dexys midnight runners, hump day song of the week, Truman
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Hitting ‘Share’ on Memorial Day
I’m restless – one moment watching (not really) “Battle: Los Angeles” and the next absorbing Anthony Bourdain’s new show on CNN. Walking Truman through the streets of Old Town Alexandria in the morning, then dodging “Rolling Thunder” riders in Arlington during … Continue reading
Posted in Culture, Life in D.C., Military
Tagged memorial day, moral burden, sebastian junger, storytelling, washington post
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Truman’s Hump Day Song of the Week: You’re the Reason God Made Oklahoma
Another post-tragedy Truman tribute, this time to the Oklahoma tornado victims. Too many of these tragedies lately. My dog is still on a country kick, as you can see. Blake Shelton was born about an hour southeast of Moore, where … Continue reading
Umbrella-gate!
Think this warrants a new stanza to The Marines’ Hymn? Send in the Marines! (to keep me dry)
Posted in Life in D.C., Military
Tagged marines, president obama, umbrella, umbrella-gate
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Two Cents on the Benghazi Disaster and Fallout
Here’s a good post by noted author and Marine Vietnam vet Bing West (on someone else’s blog) about the Benghazi disaster that left four Americans dead. Aside from the imprudent security posture in a high-risk area to the limp U.S. response to the … Continue reading
Truman’s Hump Day Song of the Week: Country Girl (Shake It For Me)
Truman is sticking with country this week – a little Luke Bryan for a warm afternoon commute in D.C.
Posted in Dogs, Music
Tagged country girl, luke bryan, shake it for me, truman's hump day song of the week
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My Tough Mudder
This is all you need to know about my mother: When my brother Dave and I came home from watching a movie one night, she greeted us at the front door holding a fireplace poker like a sword. Mom said … Continue reading
Un-Uniform
This morning’s Washington Post asked, “Why does the military need 10 types of camouflage?” Chairman’s answer: Oy-y-y, it doesn’t! Back in the day (cue the music), practically everyone wore woodland utilities unless you were a grease-monkey mechanic who worked on … Continue reading
Posted in Culture, Military
Tagged cammies, camouflage, digital camouflage, military uniforms, woodlands
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Truman’s Hump Day Song of the Week: Rain Is A Good Thing
Straying from the canine puns and “dog” turns of phrase today. We’ve had four straight days of rain in D.C. Luke Bryan provides the theme of the week.
Posted in Dogs, Music
Tagged hump day song of the week, luke bryan, rain is a good thing, Truman
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Chief of USAF Sex Assault Prevention Office Arrested for Groping Woman
You can’t make this shit up: the officer who is supposed to help prevent sexual assaults in the Air Force was arrested for allegedly groping a woman in an Arlington County underground parking lot. Click here for the sordid details … Continue reading
Chairman Does D.C. 