http://www.thebrokensoldier.com Learn how an injured soldier is suffering due to the US Army's inefficiency and negligence Sun, 17 Aug 2008 00:19:34 +0000 http://backend.userland.com/rss092 en eMom has a new campaign to help the troops.  She wrote today asking that I help her get the word out about Operation Soldier Care.  eMom and Nancy Sutherland (Mary Kay Sales Director) are raising money for sun and skin care packages for our men and women serving in Iraq ... http://www.thebrokensoldier.com/2008/08/16/operation-soldier-care/ I'm having a bit of trouble.  Not the usual trouble I write about here.  Most of that trouble's permanent, and while I've written a lot about it, I'm not big on repeating myself a thousand fucking times.  No, this trouble is of a different, but almost equally vexing kind.  A ... http://www.thebrokensoldier.com/2008/08/15/some-like-to-understand-what-they-believe-in-others-like-to-believe-in-what-they-understand/ I'd like to think that through courageous diligence I accomplished something.  But I know that's not true.  I played a very limited hand.  Constant, highly vocal criticism, and the 'my buddies can do X' card.  Both slapped down with good measures of temerity and what most believe to be righteous ... http://www.thebrokensoldier.com/2008/08/14/let-none-think-to-fly-the-danger-for-soon-or-late-limitation-is-his-own-avenger/ As many of you know, I'm soon to start theological training.  The end goal is ordination as a Benedictine Old Catholic priest.  An end the Abbot has asked be expedited.  My studies should be very interesting.  Given my background in languages - specifically Semitic languages, German, and Ancient Greek, the ... http://www.thebrokensoldier.com/2008/08/08/a-revolt-of-immature-sensibility/ For those who get the reference, sorry.  Consider the title a useful construct. Simians.  Not much patience for them.  Those in ACU patterns especially so.  Haven't heard from them, any of them, in close to two months.  Somehow the 'we're all rooting for ya' email sign-off rings hollow in light of ... http://www.thebrokensoldier.com/2008/08/07/simians-cyborgs-and-women/ Not much new to report.  I figured this post'll be an update of the last week. I'm still okay.  Better than 8 months ago, but still not good/well.  I still have pain, trouble walking, and the neurological symptoms I had before, the intensity of each proportionate to level of activity.  The ... http://www.thebrokensoldier.com/2008/08/03/progress-might-have-been-alright-once-but-it-has-gone-on-too-long/ I hate reading lately.  I have trouble concentrating, and more often than not whatever author I'm reading has very little to say or has no reason to believe he/she knows dick of the subject they're prattling on about.  But occasionally I come across a well-written, well-thought out, honest account of ... http://www.thebrokensoldier.com/2008/07/29/support-the-troops-is-an-american-lie/ I got some inspiration for today's post from an unlikely source: Costas Now.  Bob held a town hall with Hank and Willie.  It seemed Bob wanted to talk race.  The interviewees seemed resistant, and played down, as one might expect of two great men, their roles in changing the American ... http://www.thebrokensoldier.com/2008/07/26/you-must-be-the-change-you-wish-to-see-in-the-world/ Please find the link to Welcome Back Veterans below. http://web.welcomebackveterans.org/ WBV is operated by the owners and players of Major League Baseball, all of whom contribute time and money to assist veterans and their families in finding mental health providers, job training/placement, and links to government and non-profit organizations whose goals are ... http://www.thebrokensoldier.com/2008/07/24/welcome-back-veterans/ ... at least $100. Spent most of yesterday at the Zoo with my step.  Did a lot of walking.  I'm in a lot of pain today.  It's my own damned fault.  Too vain to ride in a wheelchair.  Step too, whatever she is, to pull me in a wagon.  But it ... http://www.thebrokensoldier.com/2008/07/24/the-best-things-in-life-are/