Front Porch Fighter: The Gunny and The Favorite Pastime

Wednesday, February 19, 2014

The Gunny and The Favorite Pastime

A preview of upcoming posts:

The Gunny and the Bayonet
A tale of The Gunny on our deployment, and why he went home early.

And

My Favorite Nebraska Pastime
My favorite recreational activity in Nebraska, and why I only got to try it once or twice. And yes, it did involve a pay phone.

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What's in a Name?

Since a few have asked, "Why the name, 'Front Porch Fighter' ?", I will take a stab at answering it.

In times past, the predominant feature of most houses was the front porch. It was right out there in front and it used to be a gathering place for people from the neighborhood. Friends could come over and hang out, lovers could swing on the porch swing and moms would entertain with lemonade. The front porch was a place to get to know others and it signified a willingness and a desire to be in community.

The predominant feature on many homes built today is the garage. The garage is a place where you can pull your car in without anyone else having to talk to you or interrupt your schedule as you retreat into your private sanctuary. To me, the garage in front signifies a desire to live my own life and a kind of disconnect from the rest of the world.

While I appreciate some privacy and sanctuary, I feel that all too often, we are disconnected from the rest of the world and have lost a sense of community, which the home styles reflect. So, I am an advocate of the front porch....at least metaphorically speaking.

Hence, the name Front Porch Fighter.

Front Porch Fighter

Wednesday, February 19, 2014

The Gunny and The Favorite Pastime

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