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Soundtrack for the Parade of Lasts’ homestretch

May 18, 2025 ~ Karl Smith ~ Leave a comment

While I have fully embraced the Parade of Lasts, consciously or subconsciously I have more or less kept the reality of Commissioning Week at bay. Perhaps it's because I got swept up in the excitement about my son's Naval Academy Commissioning Week, only to have the COVID-19 lockdown turn that upside down. It could be … Continue reading Soundtrack for the Parade of Lasts’ homestretch

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