[ConorMacNessa]

Here in the Queen City of the Patuxent River Drainage Basin, we're basking in a balmy 32 F.

At nightfall, we had a beautiful view of the Full Moon Rising. Depending upon who you rely on, this Full Moon is referred to as the Cold Moon, the Oak Moon, the Yule Moon, and several other kennings.

By the time we got out to buy our Christmas Tree, it had clouded over and as we waited for the tree to be wrapped a gentle snow began to fall.

The boys were with us and it reminded me of the Christmases of my youth.

America demands Justice for the Fallen of Benghazi!

O stranger, tell the Lacedaemonians that we lie here, obedient to their command.

Listen, O isles, unto me; and hearken, ye people, from far; The LORD hath called me from the womb; from the bowels of my mother hath he made mention of my name. (Isaiah 49:1 KJV)

[ConorMacNessa]

GOD BLESS AND PROTECT OUR TROOPS AND OUR BELOVED NATION!


TATTOO
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Must retire for the evening -

For Every Morn' Brings Forth A Noble Chance,
And Every Chance Demands A Noble Knight!

The Bugler, his grim visage replete with an evil sneer,
already mounts the parapet.

Soldiers of the Greatest Generation
Stand The Watch Tonight!



Standing With Them
Old Iron Pants!



Gen. Curtis E. LeMay, USAF

TAPS
U.S. Marine Band
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"Do poor Tom some charity, whom the foul fiend vexes!"

(King Lear, Act III, Scene iv)



All Gave Some – Some Gave All!!!
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Good night, God bless you, and God bless the United States of America!

Godspeed our Troops around the Globe – especially those in harm’s way – by virtue of their service and sacrifice we continue to live in Freedom!

Genuflectimus non ad principem sed ad Principem Pacis!

"Riamh nár dhruid ó sbairn lann!"

Listen, O isles, unto me; and hearken, ye people, from far; The LORD hath called me from the womb; from the bowels of my mother hath he made mention of my name. (Isaiah 49:1 KJV)

[Kathy in Alaska]

It’s been a while since we’ve had really clear skies (they brought -6 with them) and the moon is beautiful!

Glad your evening went well and brought you pleasant memories.