Let us be sensible

Let us be sensible about health agreements.  Everyone wants good health treatment but we want to pay little. as possible.  Face it --pay more or get less. 
we are headed to  a plan  that is costly  or is available for some   will be shut off from good benefits.

My blog is fouled up

My blog has been taken over and  is fouled up.  I will try to keep it open but cannot be certain it will work.

I really want to go!

Yes., I would like to visit with other World War 2 veterans  during the trip sponsored by Brookshires. The store is sponsoring a trip to the nation's capitol. leaving Shreveport Monday, May 29, returning Wednesday, May 31. 

The veterans will visit the World War 2 monument and other sites.

What Beautiful Weather

What beautiful weather -- if you like ice and  snow.     I feel badly for those people suffering the terrible weather but the yankees can stand it better than we can.                                                                                                                                                                                        

Remembering The Battle of Okinawa

I write about this every year, but I have committed to commemorating this day as long as I am able. It was April 1, 1945,  and the Pickens was among some 1200 ships and crafts from the United States and Britain. The Pickens was second behind the USS Hinsdale, APA 120, in a column of attack transports carrying the Second Marine Division. The time was a few minutes before 6 a.m.; we had been at General Quarters since around 5. We had experienced kamikaze attacks at Iwo Jima and knew we could expect to be attacked in much greater number.  We radarmen were watching the screens intently and lookouts on deck were searching the skies.

About one minute before 6 a Japanese plane hit the Hinsdale at the water line, exploding several bombs and blasting holes.  Another plane headed towards us but caught the mast of an LST to our port, exploding on the deck and setting the LST on fire.  We quickly put boats in the water and helped pick up survivors from the Hinsdale and LST's 884 and 724.  The flag officers from the Hinsdale transferred to our ship.  As an auxiliary hospital ship we were equipped to take care of wounded marines and seamen, many from the LST being badly burned.

We were able to carry out our assigned duties, which were to act as a diversionary attack force while troops were landing at other places.

Plan for better health care

More on health plan

Republicans are trying to present a health plan to replace what we have now that is  unworkable.Some want a plan that is better while others want  something perfect.  Getting anything   is nigh impossible;  it is a matter of money, and taxes.  I continue to believe we will eventually have a plan paid for by taxes and dictated by the government.  It will be far from what we want but eventually that is what we will get.

On the way to government insurance

Like it  our not our hospital insurance is going to be "free. that is it will not have a cost " but it will be paid for by taxes."  Judging from experiences of England and Canada.  every thing has a cost.   We began in that direction with Obama care and we may have improved it, but someone has to pay  the bill..

Grandchildren return to Carolina

Something was wrong --quiet had  descended.  No, every thing could be explained.   Our grandchildren  had returned  home after a thee week visit. They  will resume school in North Carolina  .Lily is seven  and Oliver is five. They have bitrhdays  this summer..

Spring

February is gone and spring will soon spring forward in all its beauty.  I wish that I could plant flowers and vegetables.  I remember planting sugar cane and Irish potatoes, two of the earliest activities on the farm.  Now, I am fortunate to see roses beginning to bloom.  The pear tree is the only flowering tree we now have and it must be sprayed to control blight.

Another Effort to Correct My Blog

I have posted on the blog a few times in the last three months; many mistakes have cluttered my postings so I invite you to read my posts as a new blog.  Dates may be incorrect although the stories are accurate.

My mom would be 113 today.

February is our shortest month but it is filled with special days. Among them I thought I could never forget was the invasion of Iwo Jima.Our ship took Marines to the islands for several days of fierce fighting. I remember the flag raising, whic led to the famous picture, followed by statures being erected.

The attack that Sunday morning severely damaged the United States Navy and resulted in the deaths of more than 2,400 American personnel.  It shocked Americans who had  been divided on whether to oppose Germany and save Western Europe.

My memories of the "Day in Infamy"

I was in the backyard that Sunday afternoon when someone had heard over the radio that Japan had bombed Hawaii and our  Navy.  We went to school as always Monday morning. quiet and bewildered

Our day was spent listening to Congress declare war (lacking only one positive vote.)  We heard the president, Roosevelt,   call the attack "a day  in infamy"

Pipeline should be built

They give themselves a victory over the pipeline, but it may be more pyrric than victory.  I'm referring to the Indians and  protesters of the pipeline that has been going on for several years. It would not  damage Indian
property, and Indians can always get support if a cemetery or other such property will be damaged.  The pipeline will be a benefit..

i AM TRYING TO GET ACCUSTOMED TO USING MY BLOG  LET ME  GO THROUGH THIS AGAIN

Thanksging

I am looking toward Thanksgiving  -- the holiday that gives us family, friends and food.  Some people are bothered by politics, but that is all over for months for most of  us. Many will join the hustle and bustle of shopping,  a pain I plan to leave for those who enjoy it.

Donald Trump Wins Presidency

About 2:30 this morning enough victories convinced everyone that Donald Trump defeated Hillary Clinton and is president - elect. 

Trump responded by promising to begin now putting people to work.  The Republicnas retained control of the Senate and the House and would .be able to go to work  the first of January.

I laid out a economic prorgam, including tax cuts, several years ago. No, I am not fool enough to believe I have influence, but it was fun.

I have decided to observe my 90th birthday with  relatives and  friends Saturday,  August 24

A try at my blog

I have neglected my blog for weeks and was not certain I would ever re-activate it but I am giving it another try.  The presidential campaign has sickened me. My decision is to try again.

News sources and reporters are most to blame.  Instead of explainging the effects each candidate will hurt or help the economy, the candidate is called on to use obscene and and foolish words, the candidates are forced to be silly,  vulgar and shameful.

This nation is in trouble, at home  and at sea.  Instead of helping the economy by expanding the production of coal, oil  and gas, the nation  handicaps their production.  We must eliminate unneeded rules and encourage

 small industry to grow and provide jobs.

All over the world innocent people are tortured and killed. while our only response is no: troops on the ground,  that was not the way we responded in World war 2.