Happy Easter

Sean, one of my closest friends landed in Baghdad at some time on Wednesday. I reflected on this for some time the weeks preceeding his departure and definitely was uneasy about his decision to volunteer to serve in Iraq. Sean is an officer with Navy Jag and is a good Democrat. He will no doubt be doing important things in his position and I commend brave folks like him for their willingness to serve. His presence in Iraq puts the Iraq War in a different perspective for me personally, but it doesn't change the strength of my fondness for every member of the armed forces. To all of you great and brave Americans, I pray you all return safely. And Sean, if you are keeping up with 2GL, see you in Eastern Washington for some fly-fishing in September. Happy Easter to our troops and to all the loyal readers of 2GL. Don't forget to go to services today, I plan on catching some beers shortly after mass this afternoon myself.