Secretary of Defense, has it right at the Tomb of the Unknown soldier when he said; “throughout history civilizations have honored the powerful, well connected and the well born. The Emperor’s, Kings have built magnificent shrines to their own Royal greatness. Yet in America with our great experiment in self-government; it is fitting that theContinue reading “Ultimate Sacrifice “
Author Archives: Walter E Kitter
Jobs I have held
Growing up I did a lot of farm work, such as help some friends inn Breckeridge out working on their Dairy farm, usually when the neighbor had to go over there to do some electrical work. he was their Grandfather nothing beats the smell of th milking parlor, where all of the milk is storedContinue reading “Jobs I have held”
What do you do to be involved in the community? I get involved in the community, by voting, by walking downtown and around the neighbor hood that the coffee shop , that i frequent on a regular basis. Also by being a regular whole blood, and platelets donor for Verity Blood Center. I also donateContinue reading
Love
I was 27 and was mobilized for Desert Shield/Storm, to Ft Campbell KY. We were down there waiting for the rest of the unit to catch up with us. In the meantime there was this hang out called the Red Carpet. Bunch of us went, I was sitting at the bar, talking to someone toContinue reading “Love”
Unwinding
How do you unwind after a demanding day? I will usually start with a walk right after work. To settle my brain down, and so I don’t have so much energy, so I can sit down and concentrate on my writing. When I get home I will usually take a shower, to really get settledContinue reading “Unwinding”
Social
How do you use social media? I used to have a Twitter account, and didn’t really care for it. I do have an Instagram account, and Facebook account. Instagram is for keeping in touch with nieces nephews and God Daughter’s. I do not post a lot on Facebook, mainly use it to keep in touchContinue reading “Social”
My Blog
My Dad, and My Relationship with Him My dad grew up in Alpena Michigan, on French Rd, coming from a family of 10. The Siblings were, Aunt Ellonor, Aunt Bonnie, Aunt Deloris, Aunt Gale, and Aunt Shirley. His brothers were Uncle Butch, Uncle Glen, Uncle Ernie, Uncle Ervin, and of course Dad, Garry Kitter Garry. Continue reading “My Blog”
My Blog
The 4th of July Here we are now in the middle of the season, 4th of July on Mackinac Island. I was usually a tour driver; I would usually ask about going in early so I could get ready for the Parade through town. I was and still a member of American Legion Post #Continue reading “My Blog”
My Blog
Lilac Festival A Place That I Love When most people think of Mackinac Island, they probably think of fudge and hoses. If you are fortunate engough go to Mackinac Island around the end of May, or the first couple of weeks in June you might be lucky enough to catch the Lilacs in bloom. TheContinue reading “My Blog”
My Blog
Mackinac Island A Place That I Love It is usually this time of the year where my thoughts drift every now and then, to when I was a Tour Driver for Mackinac Island Carriage Tours. Brings back great memories. I always said as a tour driver, that there are four main holidays. They are MemorialContinue reading “My Blog”
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