So I’m either horribly behind or horribly ahead of ye olde “power curve” here, but this morning I was thinking about 2016 as a whole: “The Christmas Spirit.” Because as much as people might try, one cardboard Santa and floppy green streamers do not a Christmas make—especially not on a warship once …
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The Midshipman’s Prayer (Brett Beeson)
The exact origins of The Midshipman's Prayer aren't well known. It's said to date back to World War II, in a letter from a Sailor writing home. "Almighty Father, whose way is in the sea, whose paths are in the great waters, whose command is over all, and whose love never faileth: Let me be aware of …
All You Really Need Is Love (Brett Beeson)
When you look in the mirror, what do you see? Beauty, courage, honor? Laughing eyes, a kind smile? Or is it cowardice, fatigue ... that one mole, that strand of hair just out of place ... I climbed Mt. Fuji this weekend. Persevered through the night, toiled up some 7000ft of altitude increase, …
