Food for Thought: Why We Serve

By Prince Tippy

This book is a compilation of my thoughts and feelings that I have been posting on my blog, dude1323.blogspot.com. I was inspired to begin writing it by a friend online (Njang28612). Happy birthday (gift still pending).
I have had many great experiences, some welcome, some not so much. A few friendships and closer bonds, won and lost, these pages are about them and how they made me who I am.
May this book enrich your life, how you relate to others, and any situation you may find yourself in.
Prince Tippy
A Madison, Wisconsin resident, still going . . .

• Language: English
• Publisher: Trafford Publishing
• Release date: Nov 20, 2012
• ISBN: 9781466966932

Prince Tippy

All my heroes, friends, and those who were both, throughout my life, have had qualities I greatly admired, being patient, listening well, and righting something that’s mistreated—are at the top of the list. Problem solving has been one of the greatest joys of my life. The key is looking closely, listening carefully, and totally ignoring all the people saying you can’t find the solution. Best wishes, Prince Tippy I am a resident of Madison, Wisconsin—still going.

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Copyright 2012 Prince Tippy.

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ISBN: 978-1-4669-6691-8 (sc)

ISBN: 978-1-4669-6692-5 (hc)

ISBN: 978-1-4669-6693-2 (e)

Library of Congress Control Number: 2012921114

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CONTENTS

Preamble

—birthday wishes(gift still pending)—

—audio—

—good writing—

Our nation

—the birth of our nation—

—the shot heard around the world—

—a day to remember(sept 11)—

—it’s good to be king—

—mutiny—

—the clapper—

—the world as we know it—

—a nod to the north woods—

—mending benches—

Holidays

—new beginings—

—the point—

—halloween—

Coffee talk

—coffee—

—my point of purchase friend—

—people watching—

—blowout—

—family—

—the lead climber must not fall—

—the high life—

—employment—

—power grab—

—intent—

—something special—

—catch 22—

—enemies—

Military

—museum of science and industry—

—the veterans museum—

—thank-you card for veterans museum—

—why we serve—

—i have a dream(military version)—

—pawns—

—action—

—shaken, but not stirred—

—duty—

—women and children first—

—still standing—

—The CMH—

—vantage point—

-  . . … -.-. - - - -..

—home—

—your place—

—tears—

—running on empty—

—point blank range—

—in coming—

—1000 yard stare—

—loss—

—despair—

—hard luck—

—the right thing done wrong—

—crapping out—

—sit-rep—

—A-O-C—

—roughing it—

—strength—

—don’t sweat the small stuff—

—going the distance—

—when the going gets tough—

—picking up the pieces—

—coming up short—

—slight-of-hand strength-of-mind—

—hard feelings—

—picking up the pieces(re-visted)—

—dancing girls—

—in the end—

Faith

—faith and casual conversation—

—breaking bread—

—communion—

—prayer request—

Martial arts

—the martial arts(bushido)—

—the jinga—

Romance

—my dream-girl wears chuckies—

—Njang28612—

—waiting–

—destiny—

—de’ja’ vu—

—paris—

—women are like wild flowers—

—besties—

—soul mate—

—getting checked out—

—the language of love—

—secret admirers—

—wanting eyes—

—peas and carrots—

—the gift—

—valentine’s day—

—love happens when you’re not looking—

—love struck—

—love story—

—magic—

—commitment—

—tradition—

—what if—

—ripe—

—some nugs of wisdom—

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WEDNESDAY, MAY 23, 2012

—birthday wishes(gift still pending)—

i had meant to post this a few weeks ago,

found time today—

i would like to wish Njang28612 a happy 22nd birthday,

and many, many, more to come . . .

may the future hold great times, and good memories,

for you, and those you love—

—best wishes, prince tippy—

THURSDAY, JULY 14, 2011

—audio—

i was just think’in, if i had a

wish granted for my blog, it would

be to have robert duvall (rd) narrate,

so it might be easy for the blind

to enjoy—

so far, no followers, no money . . .

anyway, he would do the piece justice i

think . . . i might like morgan freeman(mf)

to narrate a few as well, or perhaps

jean reno(reno)—

will that happen, probably not,

but when you play ball, and you’re at bat,

—swing for the fences—

(i labeled the posts (mf) for morgan freeman,

(rd) for robert duvall, and (reno) for jean reno,

in case they decide to narrate for the blind

on this blog)—

—prince tippy—

(rd)

MONDAY, JULY 11, 2011

—good writing—

good writing, it isn’t so much

the writer, as it’s the circumstances—

the cartoon coyote who’s always chasing

that silly bird had a novel in him