The Whistler was an American radio mystery drama which ran from May 16, 1942, until September 22, 1955, on the west-coast regional CBS Radio network. For many of those years, it was sponsored by the Signal Oil Company.On June 19, 1949, Signal began featuring limericks in their Whistler advertisements. Listeners enjoyed these so much that … Continue reading The Signal Oil Limericks on “The Whistler”
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A Different Christmas Poem
(by Jeff Giles) The embers glowed softly, and in their dim light,I gazed round the room and I cherished the sight.My wife was asleep, her head on my chest,My daughter beside me, angelic in rest.Outside the snow fell, a blanket of white,Transforming the yard to a winter delight. The sparkling lights in the tree, I … Continue reading A Different Christmas Poem
The Photo
(author unknown) My husband never really talked a lot about his time in Vietnam, other than mentioning he had been shot by a sniper. However, he had a rather grainy, 8x10 black and white photo he had taken at a USO show of Ann-Margret with Bob Hope in the background that was one of his … Continue reading The Photo
The Desks
In September of 2005, on the first day of school, Martha Cothren, a History teacher at Joe T. Robinson High School in Little Rock, did something not to be forgotten. On the first day of school, with the permission of the school superintendent, the principal and the building supervisor, she removed all of the desks … Continue reading The Desks
Noncommissioned Officer’s Creed – Marine Corps
(author unknown) The NCO creed was revised in February 2006 under Navy and Marine Corps Directive 1500.58, Marine Corps Mentoring Program Guidebook. The current version is as follows: I am the backbone of the United States Marine Corps, I am a Marine Noncommissioned Officer. I serve as part of the vital link between my commander … Continue reading Noncommissioned Officer’s Creed – Marine Corps
Staff Noncommissioned Officer’s Creed – Marine Corps
(author unknown) I am a Staff Noncommissioned Officer in the United States Marine Corps. As such, I am a member of the most unique group of professional military practitioners in the world. I am bound by duty to God, Country, and my fellow Marines to execute the demands of my position to and beyond what … Continue reading Staff Noncommissioned Officer’s Creed – Marine Corps
The Rifleman’s Creed
(by Major General William H. Rupertus, with revisions) This is my rifle. There are many like it, but this one is mine. My rifle is my best friend. It is my life. I must master it as I must master my life. Without me, my rifle is useless. Without my rifle, I am useless. I … Continue reading The Rifleman’s Creed
Principled Thoughts 