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Written by RECON Jack
Those we love don’t go away; they walk beside us every day. There are souls whose presence becomes woven into the fabric of our lives – family, friends, beloved pets, and those who become family along the way. Their voices, their laughter, the gentle sound of paws across the floor, and the comfort of simply … Continue reading “Those We Love Don’t Go Away; They Walk Beside Us Every Day”
Written by RECON Jack
This was my entry to an essay contest prior to my class trip to Washington D.C. The winner would get to lay the wreath on the Tomb of the Unknown Soldier. I don’t remember how many people entered, I just know that I was floored (but pretending not to be, because, come on. I was … Continue reading “A Kid’s Words To The Unknown Soldier”
Written by RECON Jack
Best Fit Movers is not a “moving” company. Best Fit Movers is an unprofessional organization that thrives off of creating chaos, and then charging you to fix the very chaos that they created. Avoid Best Fit Movers at all costs. This review describes the events that occurred on 5/30-5/31 2025, during a local Orange County … Continue reading “Best Fit Movers Orange County”
Written by RECON Jack
How many people does it take to change a light bulb? It’s a joke that has roots dating back to the 1960’s. It was generally used to insult the intelligence of people in a humorous manner. It also started out as a way to ease tensions between two parties. For example: Q. How many Polacks does … Continue reading “Social Media and Changing A Light Bulb”
Written by RECON Jack
Watching the HBO Series and confused by Generation Kill Military Terms, it’s a good show and is quite accurate. Maybe it has been a while since active duty and your memory has faded? Maybe you’re a civilian that wants to understand the terms? Here is a list of some the military terms used in the … Continue reading “Generation Kill Military Terms”
Written by RECON Jack
A Ghost in the Desert – 760-733-9969 (HELLO….) For several decades, a solitary booth stood in the middle of the Mojave National Preserve, miles away from civilization. Riddled by bullet holes and carpeted by broken glass, it looked like it had seen better days. Long before the proliferation of smartphones and social media, such edifices … Continue reading “A Ghost in the Desert”
