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Grand Edits with Dennis Lynch: Revising Life after Military Service

Originally posted on REVISIONS OF GRANDEUR:
When Dennis Lynch enlisted in the Marines in 1963, it was more a lack of options than a valiant effort to serve and protect his country. “The old man had kicked me out of…

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Wednesday at the Beach

No woodworking this week as I’ve been on vacation. This last weekend Heather and I traveled to Florida for our daughter’s wedding on the beach of Anna Maria Island.  They rented a beach house and gathered the whole family for … Continue reading

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Remembering the Vietnam Veteran’s Memorial

I n honor of Veteran’s day I am re-posting this essay I did a few years ago about my first visit to the Veteran’s Memorial.  If you’re going to go see the memorial, do it in the early morning, when … Continue reading

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Vague

I got my replacement keyboard yesterday so I can type again. This is one of those weeks where I haven’t been very creative.  I haven’t written anything and the only thing I’ve made in my workshop is a utility shelf … Continue reading

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