A drill instructor, in the blue sweatshirt, supervises mouth-guarded Marine recruits practicing martial arts on Parris Island.
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As I announced last week, I’m starting an occasional series on writing well. Many thanks to all who have provided some great…
byLeslie Carbone
What a great week! I spent it mixing work and play in my own version of paradise — a premium hotel, fabulous…
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“If you all scream together, you will stay together!” a drill instructor yells to Marine recruits. “Yes, Sir!” By popular demand, I’m…
byLeslie Carbone
It’s been said that Ernest Hemingway read more than he drank. If that’s true, one wonders how he found the time. I’m…
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Are the challenges of travel tempting you to stay home? If travel troubles have you thinking twice about packing bags, a staycation might…
byLeslie Carbone
Ever wonder why imposing a federal income tax required passage of the 16th amendment? Because America’s Founding Fathers explicitly prohibited any such…
byLeslie Carbone
As I announced last week, I’m starting an occasional series on writing well. Many thanks to all who have provided some great…
byLeslie Carbone
What a great week! I spent it mixing work and play in my own version of paradise — a premium hotel, fabulous…
byLeslie Carbone
“If you all scream together, you will stay together!” a drill instructor yells to Marine recruits. “Yes, Sir!” By popular demand, I’m…
byLeslie Carbone
It’s been said that Ernest Hemingway read more than he drank. If that’s true, one wonders how he found the time. I’m…
OOORAAH! Too bad the Navy doesn’t teach this as well.
I wish there was a civilian version of this being taught.