Yes, I'm now here: in the grand tradition of self-publishing (for what is blogging?) stretching back to Daniel Defoe, among others, I'm here to post on whatever moves me, indulge vanity, engage the culture, rail at the forces of evil, and raise a salute when deserved.
That's me in the photo above, taken in January or February 1984 by Lance Corporal Gil Zohar (as best I can recall his name). We were young Marines in Beirut, Lebanon. That's a rocket launcher on my shoulder, more specifically a LAAW--Light Anti-tank/Assault Weapon--and it's in the charged position. No, I never fired it. Had I done so (accidentally or otherwise), we'd have both been dead: we were in a sandbagged bunker taking the pictures, and the LAAW, as a rocket, creates a considerable backblast. Forty meters to the rear I believe is the accepted figure.
Capable here, then, of anger and compassion. In today's culture, one must be prepared to brandish either, and at a moment's notice.
Welcome to the blogosphere! Oooh...am I your first commenter? (commentor?) Out of Lascaux is one of my favorite blogs. That's how I found you.
I have been "blogging" for a little over a year. My obscure blog is rather inconsistent - sometimes a little artsy, sometimes political, mostly just general nonsense.
Posted by: Lynn S at June 1, 2003 08:17 PMHi, Lynn, and yes, you are indeed the first to post a comment at this blog. Thanks for taking an interest--and for mentioning Mozart at your own blog!
Posted by: Craig at June 3, 2003 01:47 PMI think I know the Gil to whom you refer, althought I am looking for him, any information on his whereabouts?
Posted by: Wendy Wunsh at July 24, 2003 08:53 AM