Bits and Pieces.

Meanwhile, in an alternate Universe...

Cassandra finds something she does NOT think is funny. I'm impressed with the description of the reactions of the soldiers to the problem. I'll let Cassandra handle the media. Plus, she gives me Gun Pr0n!

Proud to have been a Big Red One. (scroll down and play the holiday video. Dare ya to have dry eyes when it's over). Hat tip to the Road Warrior.

2Slick sends us to Chaplain Lewis' first-hand account of the attack in Mosul yesterday. (You may have already read that via Cassandra) - you want to read 2Slick's Al Franken story, so don't skip the link!

She Who Will Be Obeyed, aside from wanting your recipes, has a stern warning for you readers out there inclined to over-indulge...

Boudicca gets molested...