@newstart_2024 That's why I only drive slow cars. I know a fast one would be forever whispering in my ear, "I'm not meant to go this slow. Unleash me." And I would.
@WWIIMemorial a quibble: unless she was an exception, women were not allowed to join the WAVES before 20. Born in '24 she'd have to have joined in '44, as my mother did, indeed, on her birthday. She taught sailors how to shoot 20mm anti-aircraft guns. Tough broad. But cute, eh?
@historyinmemes Still have this book, Stephen Biesty's Cross-Sections: Man-Of-War, which I used while reading the Hornblower, and Patrick O'brian books with my son. Fantastic.
@iowahawkblog Happened to the mother in law. RE people ripping off seniors, the penalties need to be made so dramatic that predators will think it not worth it. I'm fine with the max
@WWIIMemorial A very interesting guy and contrary to Chevy Chase's bumbling depiction of him on SNL, he was a very accomplished athlete, amongst other things. Probably would have been a good president in the late 70's instead of Carter. xhttps://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Gerald_Ford