Archive for May, 2009

This Memorial Day

May 25, 2009
By melissa
This Memorial Day

Mark (Marcos) DaAton was a Philippines Scout in World War II , POW, Baatan Death March survivor, and my grandfather. He passed away a little over ten years ago, but it wasn’t until recently that I realized his role in WWII, and I still don’t know very much about it besides the above. However,...
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I am Worldwide available…

May 18, 2009
By melissa

…medically speaking that is. Today I received a nice letter in the mail from the US Department of State Office of Medical Services. It included the following: Reason for Clearance: -> Pre-employment Medical Clearance Determination: -> Worldwide available Date Issued: -> 5/12/2009 2:20:35 PM My favorite part is that they time stamped it. I...
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The May Birthday Picnic

May 10, 2009
By melissa
The May Birthday Picnic

Yesterday marked the 5th anniversary of the Annual May Birthday Picnic, and the weather was fantastic. Joel came out from San Diego (ostensibly for work, but we all know why he was really here) and got a moon bounce, Christine made her famous mici, and I brought fire (and a bunch of chicken). We...
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VonHinkens in the South!

May 7, 2009
By melissa
VonHinkens in the South!

Recently, Mom and Dad V. went down to Alabama to visit Chrissy and Brandon before heading of to Florida to see Uncle Fred and Aunt Lynne. Mom V. sent us some pictures of the ever growing Streu Farm, and the following: Just that I’d clarify a little bit about the the menagerie (sp?) of...
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Another Alexandria Election

May 6, 2009
By melissa

Yesterday morning I once again got up early enough to make it to the Lee Center by 5am. Since the polls open at 6am, we need the hour to set up the electronic voting machines and poll books, and make sure the room is situated the way we want it. We had a total...
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