Updated my profile picture to commemorate my parachute jump with Phantom Airborne. I hadn't jumped for >20 years and had never jumped out of a WWII C-47 before. Thanks for the memories!

I wrote Key West Revenge back in 2012. Set in South Florida, where I grew up, it's my favorite, but as my second novel, probably not my best. Yesterday, Amazon sold 6 copies. I am thrilled that people still want to read this tall tale! #KeyWestRevenge

I get lots of "Who to follow" recommendations. If they start off with MAGA or "Trump hater" or their dating preference, I assume they aren't interested in helping other authors and that's OK, but it's a discriminator for me. I expect this will make someone mad and that's OK too.

My Japanese Maples are in full fall glory.

My other Japanese Maple in full fall glory.

Hats off to my fellow Cold War veterans, as I remember the coldest winter I've ever experienced.

Great sunset from the veranda at Eclectic Manor tonight.

"Success is the best revenge." -- Lee Sweetapple

I love the angel on our Christmas tree. As a child, my Mom used to tell me not to do things that would embarrass my angel, or he might be looking away when I needed him. I think my angel has a great sense of humor, or at least curiosity, because he never turned away.

To all of the people that state their religion in their profile, how about removing that and let others figure out who or what you follow, based on what you post and how you treat others?

“Nuts!” – The Story Behind the Famous Reply to the German Surrender Ultimatum at Bastogne "McAuliffe realized that some kind of answer had to be offered and he sat down to think it over." militaryhistorynow.com/2020/09/15/nut…

This best-selling book about the origins of US Special Operations was written by ⁦⁦Patrick K. O'Donnell⁩ who serves on The OSS Society’s Board of Directors. This signed copy is available at the Barnes and Nobles in Georgetown.

The Winter Solstice alignment at Stonehenge today☀️ Photo credit Nick Bull 🙏 #winter #wintersolstice #Solstice #december #sunset #landscape

I'll be playing Jethro Tull's Ring Solstice Bells at some point today.

Lang may yer lum reek!

Today in 1941, FDR uses his State of the Union address to denounce the world's dictatorships and their "new order of tyranny." Roosevelt also lays out his vision of "four freedoms" for all peoples: freedom of speech, freedom of worship, freedom from want and freedom from fear.

Honoring Medal of Honor recipient Teddy Roosevelt Jr. at the Normandy American Cemetery...

Only 4 out of 5, but I think this review is fair. Review of Vodka Caliphate (9780692931530) — Foreword Reviews