“It is time to understand the environment for what it is: the national security issue of the early twenty-first century.”~Robert D. Kaplan American author Robert D. Kaplan was born on this day in 1952.
Random Quote for June 22, 2026
“Life is full of challenges. How you handle these challenges is what builds character. Never be afraid to be who you are.”~Erin Brockovich American paralegal, consumer advocate, and environmental activist Erin Brockovich was born on this day in 1960.
Blast From the Past: A Tribute to My Dad
This year marks twenty years since I lost my father to cancer. An Air Force veteran, my father was one of many service members who spent time in Vietnam and had likely exposure to Agent Orange. Compound his exposure with a family prone to non-specific cancers, I’m not sure he had a chance. Since I … Continue reading Blast From the Past: A Tribute to My Dad
Random Quote for June 20, 2026
“After the war, they took Army dogs and rehabilitated them for civilian life. But they turned soldiers into civilians immediately, and let em sink or swim.”~Audie Murphy American soldier, actor, and songwriter Audie Murphy was born on this day in 1925.
Random Quote for June 19, 2026
“Every thought, every word, and every action that adds to the positive and the wholesome is a contribution to peace. Each and every one of us is capable of making such a contribution.”~Aung San Suu Kyi Burmese politician, diplomat, and author Aung San Suu Kyi was born on this day in 1945.
Random Quote for June 18, 2026
“You see, the Greenhouse Effect is a direct result of burning fossil or old carbon fuels.”~Jack Herer American cannabis rights activist and author Jack Herer was born on this day in 1939.
Random Quote for June 17, 2026
“To have peace with this peculiar life; to accept what we do not understand; to wait calmly for what awaits us, you have to be wiser than I am.”~M. C. Escher Dutch graphic artist M. C. Escher was born on this day in 1898.
Random Quote for June 16, 2026
“Wisdom and peace come when you start living the life the creator intended for you.”~Geronimo Ndendahe Apache Bedonkohe band military leader and medicine man Geronimo was born on this day in 1829.
Random Quote for June 15, 2026
“Dreams are nothing more than wishes and a wish is just a dream you wish to come true.”~Harry Nilsson American singer and songwriter Harry Nilsson was born on this day in 1941.
Blast From the Past: Character Creation
This month marks the ten-year anniversary of Tavern Tales, so I’m sharing some writings from early posts and my university years. Over time, I’ve added bits and pieces to this blog in an effort to keep me from losing my mind after retirement—after all, if we don’t have active hobbies and social activities, we’d slip … Continue reading Blast From the Past: Character Creation
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