Outrageous Behavior

I AM OUTRAGED! Our President had to nerve to get on Air Force One and not wave at the news media. What's next? He takes his message straight to the people? No, we can't have that. I for one want my news filtered, chewed and served to me. We can't allow this disrespect to happen or we may see guacamole banned from the White House menu. According to the news media, every president back to GW has waved. As Americans, let's join with the national news media and hold our breaths until an apology occurs.

Randy Tramp

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It's a military thriller with a heart. Commander Mark Steele has an exciting job in Special Forces. Though it's dangerous, he knows his work is critically important. But that job separates him from his wife and child. When an injury brings him home, his wife is glad to have him back. But other issues cause struggles within the family, leading to distrust and hurt. Steele takes dangerous risks in his new work. The thriller plot thickens, as he seeks to save a life. But can he save his family?

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My Experience in Nigeria, Africa

The Place: Nigeria, Africa

Several years ago I traveled to Nigeria in order to teach the Nigerian's how to instruct children. While there, I heard a story that occurred several months prior.

The Story:

"We were in an attic, hiding to save our lives. We heard voices outside and wondered how long we would be safe." For fear of their lives, they stayed in that attic for days. Outside of the compound, Muslims determined to kill as many Christians as they could. The only thing that separated the group was a barb wire fence. 

I thought of that story each time our vehicle stopped at the compound's gate. After guards unlocked it, we were allowed to go into the compound. Hearing the gate close after entering, reminded me that all wasn't peaceful. The lady who told me the story said they left the attic after the uprising. I sensed that it could happen again at any time.

Each day, we'd take turns teaching a few hundred Nigerians. We taught them how to make balloon animals. How to conduct children's lesson. And anything to do with children's ministry.

On day, a disturbance occurred, one that scared me. I explained how I fostered and adopted children. The Nigerians became very agitated. I looked back at the Nigerian leaders. They immediately came to the platform and tried to calm the people. The Nigerians were shouting questions at me like: "How can you bring strange children into your home?" "Weren't you concerned about your own children?"  I later discovered that the Nigerians considered homeless children demon possessed. They were afraid of them.

After that occurrence, I paid attention. There were children in fields, by themselves. I asked my Nigerian leader to explain it. He said no one would help the children because they were afraid of them. We were advised not to give anything to the homeless children in a certain part of town because it would cause a riot. One guy didn't follow directions, and we soon found out that our leader's words of advice were true.

The guy bought some apples and gave them to a few homeless children. Kids came out in dozens and started fighting. As a group, we were ushered out of that part of the city. When we were back in our vehicle, people were shouting at us to leave. 

We did have some positive response from the Nigerians. There were places we could give treats. My daughter had brought several pounds of candy with her from the United States. When given permission, she handed the kids pieces of candy. Truth be told, the adults were right there with hands extended. They liked the candy as well, and she was happy to give it to them. 

Overall, the experience changed me. It made me appreciate the freedoms of America. I saw the Department of Social Services in a whole different light. 

As a side note, the man who escorted us throughout Nigeria, (Sayto) was killed several months after we had departed Nigeria. His hands and feet were cut off, and he was tortured before they killed him. The gentle man left behind a wife and many children. Why? Because he was a Christian.

Randy Tramp

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It's a military thriller with a heart. Commander Mark Steele has an exciting job in Special Forces. Though it's dangerous, he knows his work is critically important. But that job separates him from his wife and child. When an injury brings him home, his wife is glad to have him back. But other issues cause struggles within the family, leading to distrust and hurt. Steele takes dangerous risks in his new work. The thriller plot thickens, as he seeks to save a life. But can he save his family?

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First published, 4/11/15

   

The Great American Eclipse

If you're like me, you'll be looking to the sky on August 21, 2017. The biggest and best solar eclipse in American history arrives in full display. That is if the clouds don't rain down on our parade.

It's been called a rare, mind-blowing cosmic experience and a once-in-a-lifetime celestial event.

On August 21, 2017, a total solar eclipse will be visible from the east coast to the west coast, according to NASA. It will be the first total eclipse visible only in the USA since 1776. (Also the only one to sweep across the entire country since 1918. 

What is a total eclipse, you may ask. It occurs when the moon gets in the way of the sun, turning day to an eerie twilight. The eclipse will start in Oregon, ending in South Carolina, lasting 2 or 3 minutes.

Approximately 12 million people live within the path of totality, according to space.com

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Randy Tramp

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It's a military thriller with a heart. Commander Mark Steele has an exciting job in Special Forces. Though it's dangerous, he knows his work is critically important. But that job separates him from his wife and child. When an injury brings him home, his wife is glad to have him back. But other issues cause struggles within the family, leading to distrust and hurt. Steele takes dangerous risks in his new work. The thriller plot thickens, as he seeks to save a life. But can he save his family?

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Living in a State of Fear

"We are living in a state of fear," says Karim Kadium, a photographer who lives near Baghdad. Kadium has seen some of Iraq's darkest days, including the U.S. Battle, and now the new wave of violence brought about the withdrawal of the U.S. military, causing the rise of ISIS.

One attack was on August 13th. A truck bomb rips through a market filled with people. There were 67 killed. ISIS claimed responsibility.

The attack woke the Kadium family. Karim raced to his rooftop to see what happened. What he saw the destroyed market. Karim grabbed his camera, at the strong protest of his family, and went to the explosion. What he pictured was a leveled market area, panic, and stores burning.

Personal Thoughts:

A few years ago I had the privilege of helping an Iraqi family settle into Yankton. The mother related a little of the horror she and her family experienced while in Iraq. The father and oldest son were murdered. The mother, son, and daughter escaped with the help of the U.S. military. 

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It's a military thriller with a heart. Commander Mark Steele has an exciting job in Special Forces. Though it's dangerous, he knows his work is critically important. But that job separates him from his wife and child. When an injury brings him home, his wife is glad to have him back. But other issues cause struggles within the family, leading to distrust and hurt. Steele takes dangerous risks in his new work. The thriller plot thickens, as he seeks to save a life. But can he save his family?

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1st Publish on 8/22/15