This morning I woke up to a jarring story in the newspaper. The killer of Adam Walsh was finally identified. On July 27, 1981, Adam went into a deparment store with his mother. She lost track of him for just a second...and he was abducted by the person we now known as his killer, Ottis … Continue reading A tragic day of innocence lost
Essays & Inspirations
A lesson learned in loyalty
I learned a lesson in life yesterday. A small lesson, but telling nevertheless. I work as an online marketing consultant with a strong focus on social media. I also work as a waiter for a couple of shifts at a local restaurant here in Northern Virginia. I wanted to help out the second job I … Continue reading A lesson learned in loyalty
On Veterans Day
My son never got to really meet his grandfather. That's something that I don't want to accept but I have to. But on June 12, 1996, my dad suddenly passed away from a heart attack. Connor was 10 1/2 months old. I do have a wonderful picture of my father holding my son. It sits … Continue reading On Veterans Day
Defending John McCain
In my last post, I went after those that unfairly trash Barack Obama. As I read the tweets from various people on Twitter and read the posts from various left wing blogs, I once again can reaffirm my belief that political left can be as vicious as the political right. John McCain has been accused … Continue reading Defending John McCain
Today’s challenge got to me
Today was an especially hard day for me. My son is the biggest part of my life. He's precious to me. His name is Connor. I'm very thankful to be a father and even more thankful that I had such a wonderful father myself. My son has learning disabilities. They, as I keep on finding … Continue reading Today’s challenge got to me
Obscene email about Obama pisses me off
I just got this via email. It's late in the election cycle and dirty shit is hitting the fan. I doubt - no I fully believe that this was not created by nor sanctioned by the McCain campaign. And I'll add that there are plenty on the left that would readily use this type of … Continue reading Obscene email about Obama pisses me off
Thoughts From Vinton Ave 