Yes, I admit, NCIS is my favorite TV show to date. Quite often this Navy based television series tackles real world military topics. Indeed, “Shooter” takes a look into the troubling subject of homeless veterans.
Hardly the poster boys and girls for public perception of what it means to be homeless in America, this episode strives to break the stereotypes of homelessness and joblessness. And while examples given in this article are pulled from the television show, there are countless stories of real vets in real situations clamoring to be heard.
This NCIS episode gives voice to the problem in a way that is easily assimilated into the mindset of our mainstream population; offering entertainment with thought provoking moments written within the scripted dialogue. Continue reading
The road ends, but the journey continues...
Tag: NCIS
Note: this entry was written last year, but never posted. I thought it appropriate to send it out On Day 12 during NaNoWriMo 2014. Heck, it was fun to write; so it should be fun to read. Enjoy! (ahem, notice my current word count in the sidebar!)
Day 12 (NaNoWriMo 2013)
Today as I took a short procrastination break after reaching a little over the halfway mark on my noveling, I opened an e-mail sent to me within a few minutes of my landmark word count victory. My middle child, Michelle, had inadvertently sent on an appropriate reward for having reached 25K. Sent as an encouragement and motivation in lieu of our normal lengthy conversations, her timing was impeccable.
Milestone indeed, but I’m not really one to bribe myself with rewards in order to reach personal or business goals. Continue reading
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