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There probably were gifts from the community, just not on the same scale there is today. As a youngster I never really seen people appreciate the fire departments and EMT's as much as they do now. 

When I lived in Seattle, Washington the Mariners used to play games in the God forsaken Kingdome. It was the Yankees and Mariners in a three-game set.  I witnessed Rickey beat out a bunt for a base hit, steal second, steal third, and then score a run on a sacrifice fly. He truly was also one of the best leadoff hitters in my generation. It seems the older I get someone else from my lifetime leaves the earth. Time is valuable...don't waste it!  

Six of one...a half dozen of the other 

This dates me but oh well. It was the story of the Patty Hearst kidnapping, by the Symbionese Liberation Army. (SLA for short) led by that hardened criminal Donald DeFreeze and his radical following who wanted to incite "Guerilla Warfare" against the United States Government (J6 WAY before it's time) 

It's ironic that this is the first "major" news story I remember considering that in my lifetime there was 

1) The resignation and later pardoning of President Richard Nixon

2) The OPEC energy crisis 

3) The uprising of Ayatollah Khomeini and the Iranian Hostage Situation

4) Ida Amin and all the issues there was with him  

5) Two assassination attempts made on US Presidents (Ford and Reagan) 

These are just five that come to mind 

Just started chapter 4 of the book Born on The Fourth of July by Ron Kovic. Once you get started, it's difficult to put the book down

Ever notice how the Government cuts a foot off the end of a blanket, then sews it to the other end and says it's a longer blanket? -Ancient Indian Proverb 

Bob Fernandez, 100-year-old Pearl Harbor survivor, dies peacefully at home 83 years after bombing

What a great story this was. Rest kindly sir! 

Midnight-Yeah, there is an old running joke that Nevada is the "Mississippi" of the west, due to RAMPANT corruption that goes on here, not sure if you heard if this, this happened in 2019. 

Southwest Airlines exec tied to gift cards misuse by Las Vegas convention authority | Investigations

It's ironic too that the writer of this story was the same guy that was shot by Former Clark County Public Administrator Robert Telles. I LOVE Investigative Reporters and how they flip rocks to get the WHOLE story! 

Hey Folks, now that the holidays are here, sadly suicide will rear its ugly head in the news more than we should see and hear it. Take that time to call a friend or family member that you've neglected for a while and just check in to see how they are doing. The time you share could make a HUGE difference. Happy Holidays! 

What's sad is that we have so few World War II Veterans left, when I am at the VA I could listen to them talk for hours about what it was like to serve with and under General Patton and all the stories they can tell. If you've never spent time with one, you are TRULY missing out! 

Folks, this one really is a TRAGIC loss. He was a REAL Pioneer in many aspects of music and I hope the younger generation (less than 40) take the time to learn about him. He had so much influence on things that in some cases you did not find out until after the fact he was behind an album or a movie score and all you could do is shake your heand and say "damn"! There will NEVER be another one quite like him!