A poet must learn to wage war. ∼Ho Chi Minh   Ho Chi Minh (May 19, 1890 – Sept 2, 1969) was a Vietnamese national, and the enigmatic, well-traveled leader of various political organizations in the early twentieth century, and the leader of communist Vietnam from 1945 until his death in 1969. As his life in activism and politics moved along, Ho’s identity moved along with it. Ho as a young man                             Nguyen Sinh Cung   &nb ..read more

  With heavy heart, I am selling our trailer at Paradise Pines Campground in Central Wisconsin. We enjoyed our time there very much, especially time spent with other members of the campground. It was a shared experience with Ann, and I am now ready to move on.   If you know of anyone looking for a trailer, please share. Thank you. Joe Campolo Jr, campolojoe6@gmail.com   Gently used 2005 Jayco 27’ Bunkhouse, sleeps seven.                          &nbs ..read more

    Guest writer, John Sumwalt, shares a heartfelt telling of his father’s service during WWII. The story of anxious waiting was shared by thousands of Americans during that time. Please enjoy John’s story.                                     A Soldier Waits for God                           &n ..read more

    Today’s guest article is provided by Rhonda Underhill. Rhonda is a health care advocate for senior citizens, veterans and persons with disabilities. After a health crisis involving her husband Pete, Rhonda and Pete dedicated themselves to healthy living through diet, exercise and awareness. Rhonda created http://www.getwellderly.com/ a website dedicated to the health and well being of seniors.       Learning Beyond the Battlefield: College Success for Veterans Transitioning from military service to college life presents a unique set of challenges and opportunities ..read more

  Slang is a language that rolls up its sleeves, spits on its hands and goes to work. ~Carl Sandburg     From the earliest of times, military units have put together “invasion dictionaries” for the purpose of establishing communications with those they hoped to dominate. Way back when Caesar was stomping everyone into the ground, the Roman armies had “linguists” who facilitated the subjugation of those trodden under by providing language translations. This has been common practice with all military units since.   When I went to Vietnam, there was no such publication availab ..read more

                                Introduction   Jeff Brill, an experienced Outreach Copywriter at Regency Shop, harbors a deep and unique interest in the Vietnam War. Driven by a fascination with historical events and a desire to understand the complex narratives surrounding the conflict, Jeff often explores the media for new presentations. His passion for the Vietnam War narratives extends in many areas, making him a versatile and insightful writer wh ..read more

    After my military service ended in 1972, I made a brief visit home, then moved back to Southern California as I had enjoyed my time out there very much. I stayed out there for a few more years, moving back to Wisconsin only after a weak job market with few prospects left me little choice. It was a difficult decision at the time.   Beautiful, but harsh country   Though previously out by the desert in Riverside, California, I now lived on the opposite end of Greater Los Angeles, settling in the San Fernando Valley. (North Hollywood to be exact) I lived near friends and ..read more

    My nine year old Granddaughter, Lucy Campolo, is my latest guest writer. Lucy has written a poem about her lifelong companion, a stuffed lamb named Bun Bun.   Lucy recently recited her poem at a school presentation and did a wonderful job. Yes, Grandpa is very proud of his grandchildren, and super proud of Lucy’s poem and presentation.   Please enjoy Bun Bun.                                        ..read more

      Rick Wehler shares the story of his first fishing trip to Canada, many years ago. I must comment with discretion regarding Rick’s fishing ability, as he has many vicious squirrels in his employ, and will not hesitate to send them my way if I’m not careful! Thanks for the memories, Rick!                               A Borrowed, Black, 1958 Ford Thunderbird               From West of Witty Minne-Scons ..read more

                                      Introduction     Cambodia, a nation upended by colonialism, war and genocide in the twentieth century, is still a very poor nation. Jerry Collins, a writer who has been engaged in writing instruction and politics in various venues, shares his experiences from two trips to Cambodia in the 1990’s. During those trips, Jerry witnessed some conflicting scenarios, as the small war-torn nation struggled to gain ..read more