The Captain

A Quote Not Written by a 2020s Liberal Socialist…

October 26, 2020October 26, 2020 - by The Captain

Not really going to comment much on this except to say that the document this quote comes from makes fascinating reading in light of the current situation in the United States.

The document, entitled A Psychological Analysis of Adolph Hitler: His Life and Legend, was published in 1943 by the U.S. Office of Strategic Services, which was the predecessor to the Central Intelligence Agency. A scan of the document itself is found on the …

Italy / La Maddalena / Living in Italy / Sardegna (Sardinia)

For All You People in the U.S. Whining About Wearing a Mask…

July 3, 2020November 15, 2020 - by The Captain - 2 Comments.

They say a picture is worth 1,000 words, and we’ll get to that in just a little bit. First, though, let me tell you a story about how some things went down here in Italy recently.

Early on in the coronavirus thing, Italy became one of the world’s hotspots. Cases here were surging. There were thousands of new cases a day. Hospitals were overwhelmed. Hundreds of people were dying — every day. It all …

Living in Italy / Random Thoughts

The Only Reason You Need…

June 25, 2020June 25, 2020 - by The Captain

A couple of years ago, before we moved here to Italy, I wondered aloud (well, at least on Facebook) if I would be able to find my favorite drink, Jim Beam Kentucky bourbon, after we got here. I had no idea what kind of alcohol they sold or enjoyed in Italy — well, except good wine and Peroni beer, of course — so I was a little apprehensive that my bourbon cravings might no longer …

The ORIGINAL Adventures of Capt. Eddie

Captain Eddie Streaks His Way to Fame

June 19, 2020December 27, 2024 - by The Captain

When I lived in Gandhi Hall at St. Joe’s in Philly in the early 1970s, there were no cell phones. Instead, we had a single pay phone on the wall in the hallway, shared among 20-some guys.

Let’s stop right here and explain to the youngsters: A “pay phone” was a large, bulky telephone with slots for coins so you could insert money to pay for your phone calls. A local call cost ten cents, …

Mrs. Captain Eddie Has Written a Book!

March 19, 2020December 27, 2024 - by The Captain

Yes, it’s true! Mrs. Capt. Eddie (alias Vicky Perrone) has written a book, which is now available at Amazon.com. The description at Amazon pretty much sums it up:

“Vicky Perrone has led an imperfect life, but many would say she is now “living the dream.” A prize-winning photographer and former photojournalist, she has gone from troubled teen to adventurer and world traveler. Along the way, she’s learned about life, relationships — and herself. In …

Here I Sit, Broken-Hearted (Presidential Remix)

December 6, 2019 - by The Captain

Here is a little remake of an older song, but with a new surprise guest vocalist: that well-known rapper/vocalist, The Donald himself, who chimes in on the chorus! He’s also featured in the video. Feel free to like and share.

Funny Stuff / Random Thoughts

For his birthday, Capt. Eddie is sponsoring a fundraiser for his favorite charity

August 15, 2019September 19, 2019 - by The Captain

August 16th is Capt. Eddie’s birthday. And this year, Capt. Eddie is sponsoring a birthday fundraiser.

Taking a page from the popular Facebook practice, Capt. Eddie has decided that for this birthday he is going to solicit donations for his favorite charity. And (as you might have suspected) the Captain’s favorite charity is himself.

Please feel free to donate as much money and/or cryptocurrency as you like. Capt. Eddie accepts U.S. dollars, Euros, or Bitcoin. …