Photography by John Michael

Goals and Persistence

John Michael — Thu, 03 May 2012 09:46:16 +0000

If one advances confidently in the direction of his dreams and endeavors to live the life which he has imagined, he will meet with a success unexpected in common hours. –Henry David Thoreau GHTime Code(s): nc nc nc ©2012 Photography by John Michael. All Rights Reserved..

A President’s View On Defending the Freedoms

John Michael — Tue, 01 May 2012 10:29:41 +0000

“Now let me make it clear that I believe there can only be one defense policy for the United States and that is summed up in the word ‘first.’ I do not mean first, but. I do not mean first, when. I do not mean first, if. I mean first –period.” John Fitzgerald Kennedy 35th [...]

The Last 2012 Washington DC Cherry Blossoms

John Michael — Sun, 15 Apr 2012 16:56:27 +0000

Finding a parking pl;ace on the Saturday that they are holding the Cherry Blossom parade in Washington DC is a challenge. Finally I found one on a street near the Potomac River. From there I had trekked down to the Jefferson Memorial to catch the action of the All-Service Drill Team Competition, something that is [...]

Tribute to CSM Jack Lee Bonner Sr. USA (Ret.)

John Michael — Sat, 07 Apr 2012 07:14:47 +0000

We lost another hero on 05 APR 2012 – He was a true patriot and one of the elite – The US Army’s Special Forces. I can’t really recall the first time I met Jack, but he was always glad to see me and thanked me for what I was doing for the Special Forces [...]

A Milestone in Special Forces is Finally Honored

John Michael — Thu, 05 Apr 2012 11:12:54 +0000

It WAS October 12, 1961 when a visit by then President John F. Kennedy to Fort Bragg, North Carolina that would turn the tide and raise the awareness of these elite Soldiers of the US Army and award them officially their badge of honor – “The Green Beret” On April 5, 2012 a large crowd [...]

WORLD Backup Day 2012

John Michael — Sat, 31 Mar 2012 16:59:56 +0000

MARCH 31 - is WORLD BACKUP DAY — With all the special days we honor over the year, this has to be one that anyone with a computer and special files – family photos, financial records, and… isn’t aware of the danger of a hard-disk failing - it will… and it will at the most [...]

2012 Charity Hopping — TAPS

John Michael — Fri, 30 Mar 2012 04:01:11 +0000

I would like to introduce you to TAPS - Tragedy Assistance Program for Survivors - An organization that helps those who remain after they lose someone serving in the military. Whether it be the widow, the children, the parents – the whole family benefits from the work that TAPS continues to do and has done [...]

The Roles of Sorrow

John Michael — Thu, 29 Mar 2012 10:17:49 +0000

I walked a mile with Sorrow, And never a word said she; But, Oh, the things I learned from her When Sorrow walked with me! – Robert Browning Hamilton GHTime Code(s): nc ©2012 Photography by John Michael. All Rights Reserved..

A Lofty Goal

John Michael — Thu, 22 Mar 2012 10:45:22 +0000

Reggie – A Dog Story

John Michael — Wed, 21 Mar 2012 10:19:43 +0000

My roommate from college sends me some outstanding material that he finds. This time he’s out done himself. Thanks Dan! “They told me the big black Lab’s name was Reggie, as I looked at him lying in his pen. The shelter was clean, no-kill, and the people really friendly. I’d only been in the area [...]