Author: jeff noel

Retired Disney Institute Keynote Speaker and Prolific Blogger. Five daily, differently-themed personal blogs (about life's 5 big choices) on five interconnected sites.

Lt Gen’s Son Died Yesterday

 

Thank You 2nd Lt, How Do We Ever Repay You?
Thank You 2nd Lt, How Do We Ever Repay You?

Trusting you know Skip Gaskill by now. But not trusting you follow all the blog comments here, I’m reposting Skip’s comment from yesterday as today’s message:

“Jeff, believe it or not we prefer not to have to go to war.

Yesterday was the Marine Corps’ 235th birthday.  Jamie and I will attend the Commandant’s Birthday Ball in DC Saturday night.  This will be my 31st Ball.  This was also mine and Jamie’s first date in 1979.  Can you believe how fast it has gone?

This week Marines around the world (including the farthest reaches of Afghanistan) will share a birthday cake.  The oldest Marine present gets the first bite and then he passes it to the youngest Marine present.  This symbolizes passing on the knowledge and traditions of the Corps.  It is also a day where we reflect on and honor those who are no longer with us.

Yesterday a friend of mine (LtGen in the Corps) found out his son (2nd Lt) was killed in Afghanistan while leading his Marines against the Taliban.

Freedom isn’t Free”

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The Pithy One?

Less (Convenience) Is More (Teachable Moments)
Less (Convenience) Is More (Teachable Moments)

Not sure if you ever wondered about this, but the intent in these blogs is to write less and say more. There is never a challenge with writing a long post. Those are the easiest.

The hardest post to write is the short one, the pithy one, the one you’re glad you made time to read.

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What’s That Buzz?

I Do All My Own Stunts
I Do All My Own Stunts

In the “for what it’s worth” category, every photo at Mid Life Celebration, LLC is from my camera.

And some photos are pictures of other photos, but they’re rare.

It’s a quirk that is also designed to add value and interest to the brand.

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