Carl Lance

Back In My Place

     We just returned to Beijing from two weeks in Texas.  We really enjoyed our stay there and it made us look forward even more to our retirement next year.  Texas is “home” and where our closest family, friends and loved ones live.       Our one and only daughter lives there and we would love […]

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Doing Just Fine

     When the Air Force sent me to Saudi Arabia for six months I missed my family, my privacy, and having some control over my life.  I felt lonely and unhappy.  I saw it as something I just had to get through.  The only thing I looked forward to was leaving when my tour was

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Getting Ready to Go

     This is our last weekend in Beijing before we fly back to visit our family, friends and loved ones in Texas.  It will be a long flight (16hrs) and we will only stay for two weeks.  We made sure the ticket destination was correct and we know when we will leave.  The tickets were

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Thank GOD for the Marines

     Watching the news coverage about the murder of four unarmed Marines makes me want to thank GOD for the Marines.  You may have reasons to disagree, but there are many reasons why you should consider my suggestion.      Marines defend us and our way of life.  This is more evident to me because of

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