May 1, 2014 By Matt C

Map 2

2 weeks ago

I've returned from 2 weeks in Mazatlan. Needed a few days to readjust to temperatures here in the 40s from those around 80 in Mexico. Then I prepared and composted my asparagus bed in the lower 40. I pity those back east who are trapped under the Polar Vortex. Thank goodness for natural-caused, regional climate change! ...

Phillip Douglas

2 months ago

Earlier this week Arlene and I attended the 25th Anniversary of the California Medical Detachment (CMD). As its first Commander, I was asked to give a speech. Also speaking was my Command SGT Major, Gary Skyers. Of all the Army organizations I had the privilege to command or be a part of, CMD was the closest to my heart. My speech highlighted the world events that created and shaped the formation of the CMD 25 years ago, and at the end I added three of my favorite one-liners about preventing disease and maintaining one's health. On the jet flight back to SEATAC, we passed over the Oregon and Washington Cascade range: viewing the profiles of Mt. Bachelor, Mt Hood, Mt. Adams, Mt. St. Helens and Mt. Rainier in all their sunlit, snow-white, glorious clarity was awesome...a great country! ...