Send a Soldier a Smile

Send a Soldier a Smile is a fantastic operation created and carried out by Lynda and Mike Wooten. They personally send cards to soldiers in every branch of the service, to remind them they are not forgotten and to let them know they are appreciated. This started out with Christmas Cards but has expanded to… Read More

Gilbert AZ Fundraiser to Benefit K-9 Unit

Anyone who is in or around Gilbert, AZ on Tuesday evening is invited to stop by for AWESOME pizza, and to meet  K-9s and their officers. Mention the fundraiser and Brooklyn Vs Pizza will donate 20% of your total order to the Gilbert Police K-9 Unit!!    Hope to see yu there.~Bill ———————————————————————————– Bill is also… Read More

Some Traditions Never Die

I was always a sucker for tradition. When I was a kid my family invariably celebrated birthdays at this incredible, greasy-spoon Chinese restaurant in Rockland Massachusetts. The restaurant is gone now, ousted by some strip-mall or condo development or parking garage… whatever it is they replace childhood traditions with. I now live In Arizona where… Read More

10-year-old’s push ups help military families – HLN

This kid is AWESOME!!    ~Bill ————————————- By Mark Morgenstein / HLN /updated4:25 PM EDT, Wed September 17, 2014 NEED TO KNOW 10-year-old gymnast Kaylyn Mintz did 84 push ups, beating a JROTC cadet in a faceoff Mintz performed impressive planking as well at a charity event for military families North Carolinian Mintz is hoping to… Read More

How a Piece of Shrapnel Changed My Father’s Life | Next Avenue

This is a poignant account by John Stark, of an honorable man who turned adverse circumstances into an admirable life.  It is well worth reading the complete story. There’s a link to the original article below.     ~Bill ———————————————————— How a Piece of Shrapnel Changed My Father’s Life posted by John Stark, May 21, 2014 An… Read More