military

So, I guess it's my turn to write a note about the whole business, since my better half wrote one. :)  Read More »

I am just writing to point out how important military wives are. My husband was recently medically discharged from the Army and I was only an Army wife for a short period of time. My husband went into the Army just a few months after we were married. I don't think people really realize how hard it is to be away from your spouse and how hard the military life can be.  Read More »

Roswell, New Mexico. Area 51.
Pandora’s Box has been opened, let Chaos reign supreme.
Now I now there are skeptics out there from both sides. I’ve even heard that the whole thing is a hoax, that the government was really doing something else they had to cover up for. But why on earth would they cover-up with…another cover-up? And one about aliens and the paranormal to boot.  Read More »

As originally published on the myUsearch blog:  Read More »

I thought I should post this (yes, another one of my timed practice essays for English :P) because 1) I really like the descriptive nature of the language 2) I liked analyzing the rhetorical devices being used in the passage and 3) Phillips' speech is about a Haitian general who toppled many of his enemies and that the color of a person's skin doesn't determine their capabilities.

The analysis free-response question can be found in this PDF file: http://www.collegeboard.com/prod_downloads/ap/students/english/ap07_eng_...

Wendell Phillips

During a time rife with racism and heated contentions over issues of slavery, a prominent white Abolitionist named Wendell Phillips delivers an outspoken speech about Haitian general Toussant-Louverture to address allowing African Americans to join the military and help with the war efforts. His rhetoric serves not only to emphasize his points but also to address his audience effectively through his usage of personal pronouns. In addition, the historical allusions, anaphoras, and establishment of perspective further add to Phillips’ praise and ability to appeal to the audience.  Read More »

I am talking about being a reservist and I need a bumper sticker that says my title. I left active duty so that I can properly take care of my children. Of course, at that time I only had one, but that is neither here nor there.  Read More »

The Purple Heart is among the most prestigious and oldest of all military decorations offered to members of our military. Additionally - it was the first such decoration offered to the "common soldier".  Read More »

Firstly, let me introduce myself. I'm a college senior attending a university in Florida, USA. I am going to law school next year- so big surprise- I enjoy a good debate. I am also going into the military, in the JAG program.

I have never blogged before but, something tells me I'll at least interest a few of you.  Read More »