I have obtained our ancestor Reuben DeLay’s Civil War records. The do not provide much detail about his time in Confederate POW Camps, but some assumptions can be made from other historical records. The record is old, last recopied in 1883. I believe that the scribe was a single woman named Miss _______. She mayContinue reading “Reuben DeLay Civil War Records”
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Docs
I did not steal those SECRET docs, I did not keep them with my socks. And if I did, they were mine, I didn’t even cross that line. I can take them anytime. This is not a real crime. I did not share them with the Sheik, I gave the Chinese not a peek. HeldContinue reading “Docs”
Reuben DeLay’s Civil War Records
This page is under construction. Check back later as I add more information from Reuben DeLay’s records Reuben DeLay, my Grandmother’s Grandfather served in the 3rd Iowa Calvary during the Civil War. Here is some information gleaned from His January 1, 1864 reenlistment papers: Reuben joined the Union Army along with his brother and twoContinue reading “Reuben DeLay’s Civil War Records”
MAGAdonia
MAGAdonia, MAGAdonia, it’s a hell of a place, With documents stashed in each empty space. MAGAdonia, MAGAdonia, with its golden toilets, Where John Rich and Kid Rock are singing duets. MAGAdonia, MAGAdonia, it’s all up to you, Where Bannon and Stone are plotting a coup. MAGAdonia, MAGAdonia, it’s all for the best, Where someone isContinue reading “MAGAdonia”
Midway Survivor Harry Ferrier
Some say there was only one survivor from the ill-fated Torpedo 8 Squadron at the Battle of Midway. For the 15 Devastator crews that launched from the carrier Hornet that is true. Torpedo 8 was in the process of getting re-equipped with the newer, better Grumman Avenger when the battle took place. Six crews gotContinue reading “Midway Survivor Harry Ferrier”
Mail Call
On a lonely hill Above an emerald green valley Indian Country Scan the sky Two Skyhawks roar in low Whistling death Napalm Screams Choppa Choppa Choppa The supply bird Pregnant Guppy Skyhawks, Rockets this time Keeps them hunkered down We rush to the LZ Chopper lands, Dust stings our faces A PFC steps out StarchedContinue reading “Mail Call”
First They Came
First they came for the Yeminis, And I did not speak out Because I was not a Yemini Then they came for the dissidents And I did not speak out Because I was not one they killed Then they came for the journalists, And I did not speak out Because I was not Jamal KhashoggiContinue reading “First They Came”
Hey Ron!
Hey Ron! I heard you crashed on Twitter Spaces, And wed at Disney of all places. What about those books you banned, That tell the story of this land? Hey Ron! Have you seen a Drag Queen Show? Maybe you should hafta’ go. Is your pronoun him or her, Or do we have to callContinue reading “Hey Ron!”
Valhalla’s Call
He was the first we lost, but he wouldn’t be the last, The Skipper paid the cost, beneath Valhalla’s mast. A Mustang from the ranks, he was one of us, Deserving of our thanks, for his awesomeness. He didn’t have to go, but he volunteered, To fight the VC foe, a job that he revered.Continue reading “Valhalla’s Call”
Night Patrol
The Night Patrol BY ARTHUR GRAEME WEST France, March 1916. Over the top! The wire’s thin here, unbarbed Plain rusty coils, not staked, and low enough: Full of old tins, though—“When you’re through, all three, Aim quarter left for fifty yards or so, Then straight for that new piece of German wire; See if it’s thick,Continue reading “Night Patrol”
Outlaws, Outrages and Outright Lies 