@jenebene

Not really. My dad never opened up. Neither did my uncle.

Before he died, I asked him to maybe tell some stories of growing up into a little recorder I gave him.

He did a few, but stopped. He & his siblings had tough childhoods. He was 18 when Pearl Harbor happened, and he ran to sign up.

@jenebene

Wow. That's wonderful.

@CinnamonGirlE

❤️ Love these.

@LPH6

My friend James Benn writes a series about WWII.

One of the latest in the series is titled, 'Proud Sorrows'.

The families of the men who died likely felt proud sorrow the rest of their lives.

We are so spoiled now as a nation. Americans take so much for granted & too many expect every day to be 'Disneyfied' for them.

@jenebene

The fear must have been nearly paralyzing.

Did he survive that day? I'm wondering if you were able to talk to him about it ever.

My dad & uncle were both in the Pacific.

I have three sons. I can't imagine any of them having to do what these young men did that day.

80 years ago. We owe them still.

#DDay2024

For Wordy Wednesday -

This is an old favorite of mine. The premise is ridiculous - but he makes it work. Just go along for the fun ride. Garcia then followed up with 'Casual Rex'.

It's kind of a 'dino-noir'.

#CoSoCommunity #CoSoReaders #Books

Toons for Tuesday -

Wyle E. Coyote is roaming free.

@LnzyHou

He is correct.

@Sr0bi

Depending on the prison preacher - it'll either be the biggest headache ever or the greatest thing that ever happened?

@Kinnison

Kinda what I figured, too.

I love the image of him going through withdrawl, though.

Question -

If Trump winds up in jail/prison for however long - does he go through the involuntary detox from the Adderall (or whatever he's on),

or - do/will his Secret Service guys make sure he still gets it?

@gemswinc

Already stocked up with gin.

@sfleetucker

🤣 Nope. No stopping it now.

Caturday!

I've mentioned this guy before - Jeff de Boer. Makes AMAZING (!) small armor for cats.

This is a Sutton Hoo style face mask.

I don't know why he does it. Gotta ask him. (Why do I love making miniature Christmas trees?)

But they are super cool. He's since posted the body armor, too.

@Ulf

Especially today!

Can't help it. I am still this happy.

Might last through the weekend.

😀

@Maude

I know he says it that way, and probably means it.

But part of him is also giddy & dancing around the office.

@stueytheround

Not surprised.