Category Archives: Veterans

2015 – And So It Begins

Posted on January 1, 2015 by barbaraweicksel

Ready or not – another year looms in front of us – which also means another year is behind us. The question is – what will you do with this New Year – this 2015? I am not a New … Continue reading →

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Memorial Day – Let’s Not Forget What It’s All About.

Posted on May 21, 2013 by barbaraweicksel

  Memorial Day is the American Holiday observed on the last Monday of May, It honors the men and women who died while serving in war or while otherwise serving in the United States Military. Originally called Decoration Day, it … Continue reading →

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The Lessons of Las Vegas.

Posted on September 13, 2012 by barbaraweicksel

I wonder if the people who go to Las Vegas know that the United States is facing an economical challenge. I also wonder if they know and understand that people are not supposed to have money to burn. I only … Continue reading →

Posted in 2012, 2012 Presidential Election, beliefs, Courage, family, food, football, friends, gay, Gay Marriage, Gay Rights, home, homophobia, human rights, Las Vegas, Lesbian, life, love, Mitt Romeny, News, Paul Ryan, politics, religion, Republican candidates, Veterans | Tagged , , , , , | 1 Comment

Hearing “Happy Pride” is like hearing “Happy Birthday”

Posted on July 22, 2012 by barbaraweicksel

There were 14 people in our little contingent sitting in our favorite spot along the Parade Route.  Three of us are gay; the other 11 are straight neighbors and friends who were with us showing love and support and total … Continue reading →

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…To my Daddy – Happy Father’s Day, Wherever You Are…

Posted on June 14, 2012 by barbaraweicksel

So, this Sunday will be the second year without my father here to wish him a Happy Father’s Day.  It gets easier every year without him here; still there are times when I find myself picking up the phone to … Continue reading →

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Memorial Day 101

Posted on May 25, 2012 by barbaraweicksel

Did you know that Memorial Day is a day set aside to honor those who have died in service to the United States of America?  Did you also know that Memorial Day was originally called Decoration Day? I hate to … Continue reading →

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