Monthly Archives: April 2020

Maritime Adventures, A Book Review

Posted on April 30, 2020 by Jim Wheeler

Not all effects of social isolation in the time of COVID are bad. Motivated by ennui and inspired by the news of a new film starring Tom Hanks, courtesy of an article in Military Officer journal, I am halfway through … Continue reading →

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Coronavirus Clarity

Posted on April 19, 2020 by Jim Wheeler

Originally posted on Curmudgeon at Large:
Many of you may be confused about the procedures to follow during the coronavirus pandemic.  Thankfully, FOAF (friend of a friend) has mercifully given us the clear, official coronavirus guidelines. Follow. Them. Exactly. ?…

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The Times They Are A’changin’

Posted on April 8, 2020 by Jim Wheeler

COVID-19 has already changed lives radically, but it remains to be seen how much change we’ll see long-term, but some change seems inevitable because it’s happened before.  Its easy to see why people say “bless you” when someone sneezes. Will … Continue reading →

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LOOSE LIPS?

Posted on April 4, 2020 by Jim Wheeler

I have been following with much interest the story about the COVID-19 outbreak on the nuclear-powered aircraft carrier USS Theodore Roosevelt and the unceremonious canning of its CO, Captain Crozier. Acting SECNAV Modly says he fired him not because he … Continue reading →

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