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The Midlife ramblings of a Father.

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20:00 - June 6, 1944 (Last Update)

Operation Overlord - 20:00 - June 6, 1944 (Last Update)

Later in the day, General Eisenhower authorizes release of communiqué announcing the commencement of the invasion:

Communique Number 2  6 June 1944

Shortly before midnight on 5 June, 1944, Allied light bombers  opened the assault. Their attacks in very great strength  continued until dawn.

Between 0630 and 0730 hours this morning, two Naval Task  Forces, commanded by Rear-Admiral Sir Philip Vian,…

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07:35 - June 6, 1944

Operation Overlord - 07:35 - June 6, 1944

07:35 Update

05:30 H – Allied warships begin shelling German coastal fortifications 06:00 H – Sunrise. Aerial bombardment of German fortifications along Utah and Omaha Beaches 06:30 H – American landings begin on Utah and Omaha Beaches. 06:52 H – First reports of conditions on the beaches reach Admiral Ramsay. American forces on Omaha Beach meeting stiff opposition, and suffering heavy casualties.

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22:00 – June 5, 1944 Commencement of Operation Neptune - Five fleets of assault ships cast off and depart their English port bases.

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Quick New Year Update

Back in June, I was afflicted by Bell’s Palsy.  Initially, my doctor told me it would take up to 6 months to recover 90%.  Well, I made 90% within 4 weeks.  However, there are still some lingering effects in my face. Hopefully they clear up.  I look in the mirror, and I have jowls. I look like an old hound dog. Bleh. Anyway, Happy New Year to everyone!!!  

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David, 1. Bells Palsy, 0.

David, 1. Bells Palsy, 0.

I went to the doctor yesterday morning, for my follow-up visit. According to the doctor, he sees a 50% improvement in my face, from last week’s visit.  He said that another 10-12 days, and I will be at 90%. It’s amazing to go from zero muscle function to being able to drink without a straw, chewing on the right side of my mouth, and being able to smile…even if it is still a little lopsided. When…

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Back to work...

Back to work…

So, after being off work for 10 days, I went back to work on Sunday night.  Because of the onset of the Bells Palsy, I was having problems with my right eye all last week.  My vision has deteriorated by about 20% overall. I attribute it to one half of my forehead hanging down into my field of vision, and pushing the eyeball out of shape a little bit. The overwhelming issue is the muscles on the…

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Hello Dr. Charles Bell.

Hello Dr Charles Bell, so NOT pleased to make your acquaintance.

Several people have asked “what happened” in regards to a picture I posted on Facebook from Chandler Hospital on Friday, June 16th. Overnight on Tuesday night, I started to feel some numbness on the left side of my mouth. Almost like getting OraGel on your tongue. It was accompanied by light-headedness. On Thursday morning, I woke up to the feeling that the left side of my face had swollen up.…

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Two words that changed my life

That Friday morning was another typical Arizona day. I had left the house about 6:30, with the intention of being a Lyft driver for most of the morning. I picked up my first passenger, taking her…

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Here We Go Again

Enough of the political bread and circuses.

I see we’re in standby mode, waiting for the next “Guess what Trump Did” video to surface. Oh boy, something else to be collectively horrified about.  This man has been in the public spotlight for several years now. How come none of this was made public before? The recent “locker room talk” media meltdown? It was recorded back in 2005…when he was a Democrat, and donated a lot of money to Democrat…

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Honorable Mention

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Report Cards

Well, over the Christmas break, the Semester 1 report cards came in the mail. Matthew: 2 A, 2 B, 1 C, and a Pass Isaiah, All A This is Isaiah’s freshman year in high school, and he has definite plans on what he wants to do when graduates. He is very goal focused, and wants the high grades for a better shot at secondary education after he graduates. Matthew is a Junior this year, and is working to…

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New Year...same Procrastinations

New Year…same Procrastinations

Wow, it’s time to update my webpage, and associated links. Tomorrow.

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Have I Failed My Kids This School Year?

Have I Failed My Kids This School Year?

This year, both boys have been enrolled in AZ Virtual Academy, an online-based Charter School. In hindsight, this was probably not a good idea.  With me working nights, I was not available to work with them during their school days. And on my days off, I couldn’t keep my eyes open enough to be of much support, either. Part of my responsibility this year was to make sure that they stayed on task,…

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Timeline - December 8, 1941, 13:10

Timeline – December 8, 1941, 13:10

The US House of Representatives passes a resolution declaring war upon Japan, with a total vote count of 388 to 1. The single dissenting vote is cast by Representative Jeannette Rankin of Montana, who also voted against a declaration of war in 1917.

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Timeline - December 8, 1941, 13:00

Timeline – December 8, 1941, 13:00

The United States Senate unanimously adopts a resolution declaring war on Japan. 

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Timeline - December 8, 1941, 12:29

Timeline – December 8, 1941, 12:29

The President, still on his son’s arm, enters the Chamber of the House, is introduced briefly by Speaker Sam Rayburn, and receives a thunderous ovation. For the past nine years, Republicans have shown little enthusiasm toward the President when he has addressed a Joint Session of Congress. This time, the Republicans join in, signifying the nation’s sudden unity.

Solemnly, he begins his speech: 

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Timeline - December 8, 1941, 12:20

Timeline – December 8, 1941, 12:20

A heavily guarded black limousine pulls up to the south entrance of the U.S. Capitol.

President Franklin D. Roosevelt gets out of the car and enters the Capitol, assisted by his son Captain James Roosevelt, who wears the uniform of the U.S. Marines.

The chamber of the House of Representatives is jammed with members of both houses of Congress, the U.S. Supreme Court, official guests, and…

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