Saturday, April 11, 2026

Mash 2026: Trapper John McIntyre

Mash 2026: Trapper John McIntyre by ric gustafson


The doctor who was Hawkeye's tentmate and close confidant was Trapper John. Trapper John was played by Wayne Rogers. The original plan for the show was for Hawkeye and Trapper John to be front and center. As the show grew, Alan Alda's character Hawkeye became more popular than Roger's Trapper John. Trapper John became less prominent. Wayne Rogers decided to leave the show after 3 seasons.
After MASH, Rogers was in a sitcom called House Calls. 
Then Rogers switched his interest to stock and real estate markets. He was a regular on the Fox Business Network. This was for a show called Cashin In.
Rogers was married to Mitzi McWhorter. They had 2 children. Later, Rogers married Amy Hirsh
Wayne Rogers died in 2015 from complications from pneumonia.


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Friday, April 10, 2026

names of Jesus: Lord of Lords

names of Jesus: Lord of Lords by ric gustafson


The Lord of Lords has authority, power and ownership. In bible times, a lord was a master of servants. He ruled over lands and people. He had power and influence. 
The Lord of Lords has the ultimate authority. The Lord of Lords is wise, patient and kind. He is not quick to anger. We give him the highest honor and respect. He is constant, just and true. He is never wrong.
So who is the Lord of Lords?. It is Jesus Christ whom I love.


research help: ' Bible Word Search devotional' by Broad Street Publishing


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Mash 2026: Hawkeye Pierce

 Mash 2026: Hawkeye Pierce by ric gustafson


Chief Surgeon Hawkeye Pierce was played by Alan Alda. He was quick witted. He kept things lively around the camp. He empathized with people's suffering. Alda also gained influence behind the scenes. He was partly responsible for the show turning toward drama in later seasons. He wrote and directed numerous episodes. This included the finale. Alda won 5 Emmys for acting, directing and writing.
Alda also maintained a film career during the show's run and afterwards. Alda also was on the last two seasons of the West Wing. Alda hosted a series called Scientific American Frontiers for 14 years. In 2009, Alda opened the Alan Alda Center for Communicating Science at Stony Brook University.
Alda has been married to his wife Arlene since 1957. They have 3 daughters.
In 2018, Alda was diagnosed with Parkinson's disease.


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Thursday, April 9, 2026

names of Jesus: Lord of Glory

 names of Jesus: Lord of Glory by ric gustafson


What is the divinity of the Lord of Glory?. The Lord of Glory is strong and mighty. He is mighty in battle. He is strong and mighty. He is the radiant beauty of God the Father. 
The Lord of Glory did not have anything to prove to people who crucified him. He did not put up a fight. He did not call down fire from heaven. He did not use his glory as protection. His radiance was more clearly seen. 
The Lord of Glory will return coming on the clouds of heaven. He will come with power and great glory. His nature will stay the same.
So who is the Lord of Glory?. It is Jesus Christ whom I love.


research help: ' Bible Word Search devotional' by Broad Street Publishing


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the miracle on Titanic page 1

 the miracle on Titanic page 1 by ric gustafson


The bellman stopped David Sharpston in his tracks. " Help with those trunks Sir?".
" Yes thank you". His arms hurt from trying to lift his mother's trunks.
" David, we need to hurry and leave". Camille Sharpston walked quickly into the hotel's lobby. " The first class passengers will start boarding in two hours".
" By the way Mother, what do you have in those heavy trunks?".
She winked at her son. " Shopping". 
" Ready to go?". The bellman motioned that their transportation was ready.
" I am sure glad about that coal strike".
" Why is that?".
" Because instead of being on the Lusitania, we will be traveling on the most beautiful ship afloat today".
" The Titanic".
" Yes let's go". They walked out of the hotel lobby hand in hand. " I can't wait to see it".


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William Jefferson Clinton page 5

 William Jefferson Clinton page 5 by ric gustafson


I enjoyed living in Hot Springs Arkansas. The city was named because of hot sulfur springs which bubbled up from below ground. The town was west and south of Little Rock. The springs became a federal reservation. Hot Springs became known as the spa city. The town only had 35,000 residents.
I loved living on Circle Drive. I enjoyed spending time with David Leopovlos. and the Crane family. I loved spending time on Park Avenue. 
There was a barber shop run by Mr Brizendine. On further was Ramble Elementary. It was my new school. In fourth grade, I started band. I learned to play the tenor saxophone. I adored my 6th grade teacher. Her name was Kathleen Schaer. I loved to read. I spent time at the Garland County Public Library.
Also on Park Avenue was my first real church. It was called Park Place Baptist Church. One Sunday night I will never forget. That night my friend Bert Jeffries and I were baptized.


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Wednesday, April 8, 2026

Locker 107 page 4

 Locker 107 page 4 by ric gustafson


Alison walked over to Helene. She was standing next to a rusted locker. The rusted name plate on top read ' 107'. 
Helene smiled. " You do the honor".
Alison opened the locker. She peered inside. She noticed it was empty except for a manila folder. She took out the folder. She opened it. Some faded photographs fell out. 
Alison reached down and picked them up. She began to study them. Some of the pictures were of her parents and grandparents. 
Then she began to stare at the last photograph. She handed the photo to Helene. " Is this my great grandmother?".
" It sure is". She handed the photo back to Alison.
Alison stared at the photo again. " Who's the handsome man standing next to her?".
" I don't know".
All of a sudden, Alison dropped the photo. " Oh my God!".
" What?".
" They are standing on the Titanic".


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