Category Archives: Veterans

DO REAL MEN EAT QUICHE?

Posted on November 11, 2020 by oneta hayes

Well, I’m guessing you won’t find much of it in the army barracks! Am I suggesting they don’t have a cultured side? Does that mean they don’t have a “feminine” side – they can’t be emotional, loving, tender, caring, forgiving, … Continue reading →

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THOSE WHO WAIT

Posted on November 11, 2019 by oneta hayes

MY THANKS FOR THE MEN WHO WENT AND FOR THE WOMEN WHO WAITED. AND THANKS ALSO TO THE WOMEN WHO WENT AND THE MEN WHO WAITED. ******* Perceived conversation: “Did you get a letter from Johnny?”  “Yes.” “Where is he?” … Continue reading →

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DEATH MARCH FOR FREEDOM

Posted on March 23, 2019 by oneta hayes

(Batan Death March, American Prisoners 1942) Julie, aka Cookie,  has posted a blog today of the Bataan Death March.  She rues the fact that so many do not know the price that was paid by heroes of the past. Do … Continue reading →

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AS YOU VOTE, REMEMBER—

Posted on November 5, 2018 by oneta hayes

I don’t understand how some people can be so flippant regarding our nation.  They take so much for granted – ignorant regarding the price that has been paid for our “land of the free.”  They seem not to care  how … Continue reading →

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SO QUICKLY WE FORGET

Posted on June 5, 2016 by oneta hayes

May has gone.  Mother’s Day has passed.  Memorial Day forgotten.  I’m not complaining, just thinking how we celebrate and/or grieve, but life goes on.  I’m glad that happens.  But I’m sorry sometimes that I don’t hang on to “special” moments … Continue reading →

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REAL MEN DON’T EAT QUICHE, THEY SAY.

Posted on May 28, 2016 by oneta hayes

OH, DON’T THEY? Does that mean they don’t have a cultured side? Does that mean they don’t have a “feminine” side – they can’t be emotional, loving, tender, caring, forgiving, unselfish, patient, give themselves to the service of others? Perhaps … Continue reading →

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