Blog #10 Thanksgiving and thankfulness

During this time of year, we all have something to be thankful for.
I myself count my blessing as I have my family that is still here after
Hurricane Sandy.  We have our house that is still standing and
I know that we will be able to make repairs and make it better.
We will have a great Thanksgiving Dinner with all of our family
and I know that there are those that will not be so lucky.  I am also
thankful for having a secure job and having great students that keep
classes interesting.  Here is the video that I chose to give thanks.
Hope you like the video and music.

Blog #9 My Favorite Leader / Role Model

Good day again Cadets.  I know we have been talking about great leaders
and their qualities that inspire us as great role models.  My favorite musician
was John Philips Sousa. He is not also known as the Mark King but also
was a great musician and composer.  He inspired me to join the Army Band
and is responsible for my career in the military.  Below is a list of leaders
in various fields that can be your starting point to select a leader for your
Term Project to read about.  Post your leader/leaders that you are interested
in add a website URL about your leader as well. Remember to comment and
leave positive feedback on your peer's work and make sure you can get
your book, biography or autobiography by the end of November.  Your
Term Project will be due in January of 2013 so don't procrastinate. Get to
work and finish on time and you will be ahead of the game with your time
management.  Here is my video on John Philips Sousa:

Blog #8 Presidential candidate, was your's the winner?

Hi again cadets. Now that all of the hoopla has died down after the election, it is time for the leaders of our country to set aside differences and work together to get our country back on track.  I hope that your candidate won and if so, please post a message of positive support. If your candidate lost, be respectful and post a message that you hope the President will work towards making a reality in the next 4 years. Either way, the masses of our country have spoken and voiced their opinion.  Now is the time for everyone to pull together and make America a stronger country again. Not only for our citizens but for the rest of the world. Post your comments, videos, links etc and as always, comment on your peer's work.  Good luck and I look forward to reading your postings as always.

Blog #7 Veteran's salute and day of tribute

As November 11, 2012 rolls around, it is again our time to post our own personal tributes to the Veteran's that served, fought, and died for our country.  We just held our Presidential Election, all of which would not have been possible without their sacrifices.  The following video is one that I find very fitting to demonstrate our caring for those brave and gallant individuals.  

Please post your video links and demonstrate to rest of the world how proud you are of those who have served to protect and defend our country.  Make sure to comment on your peer's work and if you make a video of your own and post it, you will get extra-credit for your efforts.  Thanks again and I look forward to seeing what videos you select or make.  May God Bless every man and women that has ever served or died for this glorious country.

Blog #6 What did you do after Hurricane Sandy?

Hi cadets and I hope that all of you OK after Hurricane Sandy.
My house is still standing and with water damage to the
basement. I had inclusive wind and water damage to my first
floor but will be alright.  This blog to so demonstrate your
caring and compassion and to highlight what you did to help
your community after the hurricane.  I went out to Belle Harbor
and help neighbors clear out their flooded basements, garages,
and cars.  I also passed out food and water to those that needed
support.

Post what actions you took to help your neighbors and I hope
that each and every one of you are thankful for what you still
have. I know that I count my blessing daily.  Comment on
other cadet's work and post stories about helping others in
your community from videos or news feeds.  Good luck and
I look forward to seeing your work.