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It Doesn’t Seem That Long Ago

Steven G. Atkinson — Thu, 05 Jan 2012 14:00:28 +0000

During the last days of 1971 and into 1972 everyone was listening to and trying to determine what the lyrics meant in Don McLean’s American Pie. Other than alluding to the deaths of Buddy Holly, the Big Bopper and Richie Valens on February 3, 1959, a day many have called the ‘Day the Music Died’ [...]

First Round Predictions 2012 Football Playoffs

Steven G. Atkinson — Wed, 04 Jan 2012 16:11:25 +0000

I wouldn’t really call myself a fan of football. I rarely watch any games other than those played by the hometown team, Baltimore Ravens. I am glad that they were able to be the Number 2 seed in the AFC, although I really feel that they should be Number 1. But I do follow it [...]

Merry Christmas

Steven G. Atkinson — Thu, 22 Dec 2011 13:52:37 +0000

It seems as if for many they are afraid of offending someone so instead of saying what they believe and what comes naturally, they say Happy Holidays. Happy Holidays is alright during the season between Thanksgiving and New Years. But for me and many others, during this time of year it is the Christmas season. [...]

Also Happened on December 7th

Steven G. Atkinson — Wed, 07 Dec 2011 13:35:16 +0000

December 7, 1941 will forever be remembered as an day of infamy. It was on that day that Japan attacked the military bases on the Hawaiian Island of O’ahu. Pearl Harbor Naval Base, where many of the United States Pacific fleet were docked on that day, and Hickham Field, which adjoins the Naval Base, were [...]

Last Dose of Aged Wisdom

Steven G. Atkinson — Mon, 03 Oct 2011 13:33:18 +0000

Last night Andy Rooney gave his final dose of wisdom on CBS’s 60 minutes. For years he has been like that learned Grandfather who give his opinions, whether they are wanted or not, to anyone who would listen. I haven’t always been a watcher of 60 Minutes, but when I do I always hung around [...]