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...Not yet dry behind the ears, not old enough to buy a beer, but old enough to die for his country.
He can recite to you the nomenclature of a machine gun or grenade launcher and use either one effectively if he must.
He digs foxholes and latrines and can apply first aid like a professional.
He can march until he is told to stop, or stop until he is told to march.
He obeys orders instantly and without hesitation, but he is not without spirit or individual dignity. He is self-sufficient.
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― America by Heart: Reflections on Family, Faith, and Flag
― America by Heart: Reflections on Family, Faith, and Flag
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Something must be said for childhood favourites where, as adults, we take a bite and are instantly transported back to lunch in Nana's kitchen or a family Christmas dinner. We find fondness in home-cooked, comfort food where the 'comfort' is mostly reminiscence.
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― Appetito: The Life, Soul and Tastes of Italian Home Cooking
― Appetito: The Life, Soul and Tastes of Italian Home Cooking
