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Mike Smokes a Turkey

Mike Smokes a Turkey

Helmers Holiday Smoked Turkey This recipe and experience brought to you from Amazing Ribs [https://amazingribs.com/tested-recipes/turkey-recipes/bbq-and-grilled-turkey-recipe/#cooking] . Preparation Smoker Prep * Use fruitwood * Place tin foil pan into the water bowl * Place gravy items into tin-foil pan add water till about 2 inches. * Aim for a 325°

Mike Reads a Book: The Foundation Trilogy

Mike Reads a Book: The Foundation Trilogy [https://www.goodreads.com/book/show/46654.The_Foundation_Trilogy] by Isaac Asimov [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Isaac_Asimov] The Foundation is considered a classic Sci-Fi novel. Most people know Isaac Asimov for his iRobot novel that was made into a movie

The Constitution: Article 1, Sections 5-10

Back to talking about Congress. Specifically, Article 1, Sections 5-10 of the US Constitution [https://www.archives.gov/founding-docs/constitution-transcript]. Lets find out what powers Congress has. > Article I Section 5: Each House shall be the Judge of the Elections, Returns and Qualifications of its own Members, and a Majority

The Constitution: Article 1, Sections 1-4

Here we're getting into the meat of the thing. Today I'm writing about Article 1, Sections 1-4 of the US Constitution [https://www.archives.gov/founding-docs/constitution-transcript]. This covers what Congress is, and how they're elected. For ease of reading I'm spreading out the text of the Constitution and will

Mike Reads a Book: The Swarm

The Book: The Swarm [https://www.goodreads.com/book/show/26114175-the-swarm] by Orson Scott Card [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Orson_Scott_Card] While on my deployment, I've really taken some time to relax on the beach and read. On my first weekend here, I went to the used bookstore

5 Years

2020 was a year full of firsts. My first father's day, my first pandemic, my first deployment. 2021 has certainly already had it's share of firsts, but today isn't one of them. I married Kristin 5 years ago today, and I am so happy to celebrate another anniversary. Out relationship

The Constitution: The Preamble

The Constitution: The Preamble

The Constitution: The Preamble. Thoughts from Mike Helmers

Putting Together a Promotion Packet

One of the most frustrating tasks I have completed in my military career is how to put together a promotion packet. This is the packet required for advancing to any NCO rank within the US Army. For me, I'm attempting to earn my stripes and become a Sergeant. In an

Cuban History 101

Here's my abridged history of Cuba. While we do not know much about per-Columbian Cuba, the island was inhabited by an Arawak tribe called the Taíno. After Christopher Columbus landed in 1492, things went downhill. The locals were enslaved by the Spanish and most died off following the waves of

Shipping Out for America

Shipping Out for America

I will soon be mobilized and sent to an undisclosed location