Generated by All in One SEO v5.0.0.1, this is an llms.txt file, used by LLMs to index the site. # Michael Anthony ----- ## Sitemaps - [XML Sitemap](https://masscasualties.com/sitemap.xml): Contains all public & indexable URLs for this website. ## Posts - [Blog](https://masscasualties.com/blog/) - [Vote for 'Just Another Meat-Eating Dirtbag: A Memoir' in the RINGO AWARDS!](https://masscasualties.com/2023/08/07/vote-for-just-another-meat-eating-dirtbag-a-memoir-in-the-ringo-awards/) - My newest graphic memoir "Just Another Meat-Eating Dirtbag: A Memoir" has been nominated for a RINGO Award! The Ringo Awards are the top award for independent comic creators and if you're a comic fan and/or comic creator (including comics, graphic novel, graphic memoirs, webcomics, etc.) then you can vote in the awards! If you've had - [Just Another Meat-Eating Dirtbag Nominated for a RINGO AWARD!](https://masscasualties.com/2023/08/05/just-another-meat-eating-dirtbag-nominated-for-a-ringo-award/) - Super excited to announce that my newest graphic memoir "Just Another Meat-Eating Dirtbag: A Memoir" has been nominated for a RINGO Award! The Ringo Awards are the top award for independent comic creators and as they say... it's an honored to even be nominated! If you're a comic fan and/or comic creator (including comics, graphic - [New Blurb/Review from the one and only: Jenny Lawson (A.K.A the "Bloggess").](https://masscasualties.com/2023/01/20/new-blurb-review-from-the-one-and-only-jenny-lawson-a-k-a-the-bloggess/) - Blogger, bookstore owner, modern philosopher and multiple New York Times best-selling author Jenny Lawson (a.k.a the "Bloggess") has read and reviewed Just Another Meat-Eating Dirtbag! I've been a big fan of hers for years and it's an honor to have her read my latest book, and even more so that she enjoyed it! Here's what - [One Step Beyond: Podcast with Tony Fletcher (Interview about "Just Another Meat-Eating Dirtbag")](https://masscasualties.com/2023/01/11/one-step-beyond-podcast-with-tony-fletcher-interview-about-just-another-meat-eating-dirtbag/) - If you're looking for a good podcast to listen to, I was lucky enough to appear on the One Step Beyond Podcast with Tony Fletcher last week. Tony is a great guy who is a prolific writer and author (and a long-time vegan and animal rights activist). In the interview we discuss my new book - [Interview with Artist, Illustrator and Writer Chai Simone (illustrator of Just Another Meat-Eating Dirtbag: A Memoir)](https://masscasualties.com/2022/11/17/interview-with-artist-illustrator-and-writer-chai-simone-illustrator-of-just-another-meat-eating-dirtbag-a-memoir/) - An interview with Chai Simone, writer, artist and illustrator of the graphic memoir "Just Another Meat-Eating Dirtbag." Learn about how... - [Just Another Meat-Eating Dirtbag: YouTube Video](https://masscasualties.com/2022/11/12/just-another-meat-eating-dirtbag-youtube-video/) - The publisher of my newest book, Street Noise Books, just released a new YouTube Video about my book "Just Another Meat-Eating Dirtbag: A Memoir," check out... - [The Best Advice Podcast by Zak Rosen: Interview with Michael Anthony](https://masscasualties.com/2022/11/11/the-best-advice-podcast-by-zak-rosen-interview-with-michael-anthony/) - If you’re looking for an excellent podcast, check out “Best Advice Show” with Zak Rosen. He distills, like the title says, the best advice into bite-sized... - [Follow me and Chai on Social Media](https://masscasualties.com/2022/11/05/follow-me-and-chai-on-social-media/) - I'm working on updating the website and adding some social media links to, you know, up those follower numbers, in the meantime I'll manually add them here, please think about giving me and Chai a follow on Twitter and Instagram. Click on these to follow: Chai Simone on Instagram. Chai Simone on Twitter. Michael Anthony - [Fuck Patois – Charlotte Simmons and Tom Wolfe](https://masscasualties.com/2019/08/16/fuck-patois-charlotte-simmons-and-tom-wolfe/) - Recently, I finished reading I Am Charlotte Simmons: A Novel, a novel by Tom Wolfe. I loved the book and, as always, loved Tom Wolfe’s writing style and way of dissecting his subject matter, which in this case was collegiate life, sex (as always), racism, coolness, and (also, as always) the general maladies of life. One thing - [Comic's Carousel in Brooklyn, NY: November 5th, 2022.](https://masscasualties.com/2022/11/04/comics-carousel-in-brooklyn-ny-november-5th-2022/) - If you're in the Brooklyn area on November 5th at 7:30pm, stop by the Comic Carousel hosted by talented artist Robert Sikoryak. The Comic Carousel is... - [How to Find a Comic Writing Partner on Reddit?](https://masscasualties.com/2022/11/02/how-to-find-a-comic-writing-partner-on-reddit/) - I have a new article out on Brevity Blog today. The title for the article is: Tinder for Writers? How to Find your Writing Partner on Reddit. If you get a chance, it's a quick read, and goes over briefly how my writing partner Chai Simone and I connected on the SubReddit R/ComicBookCollabs; became partners, - [Pre-Order a copy of the graphic memoir "Just Another Meat-Eating Dirtbag."](https://masscasualties.com/2022/11/14/pre-order-a-copy-of-the-graphic-memoir-just-another-meat-eating-dirtbag/) - Only one day left until the publication of my new graphic memoir Just Another Meat-Eating Dirtbag. - [Official Publication day of "Just Another Meat-Eating Dirtbag: A Graphic Memoir"](https://masscasualties.com/2022/11/15/official-publication-day-of-just-another-meat-eating-dirtbag-a-graphic-memoir/) - I can't believe my third book, Just Another Meat-Eating Dirtbag: A Memoir, has finally reached its publication day! This book has truly been a labor of love... - [GoodReads Giveaway of "Civilianized: A Young Veteran's Memoir."](https://masscasualties.com/2022/11/11/goodreads-giveaway-of-civilianized-a-young-veterans-memoir/) - If you're familiar with GoodReads you know that they have a great giveaway program that allows authors to get free copies of their books into the hands of potential readers and reviewers. Click on the link here: GoodReads: Civilianized and you can enter to win 1 of 5 free copies of my second book Civilianized: - [New Book Coming out! A Graphic Memoir!](https://masscasualties.com/2022/10/12/new-book-coming-out-a-graphic-memoir/) - I cannot believe it's been five years since my last book Civilianized! I guess it's time for another! This November 8th I have a new graphic memoir coming out.. - [Incoming Blurbs for "Just Another Meat-Eating Dirtbag: A Graphic Memoir"](https://masscasualties.com/2022/10/16/incoming-blurbs-for-just-another-meat-eating-dirtbag-a-graphic-memoir/) - Incoming Blurbs for the graphic memoir: "Just Another Meat-Eating Dirtbag." Blurbs from Tom Hart, Josh Neufeld, Global Vegan Magazine and... - [Publisher's Weekly Review of: Just Another Meat-Eating Dirtbag: A Memoir](https://masscasualties.com/2022/10/25/publishers-weekly-review-of-just-another-meat-eating-dirtbag-a-memoir/) - We just got in our first trade publication review for Meat-Eating Dirtbag and it's from Publisher's Weekly! Publisher's Weekly is one of the premier book reviewers and they get sent thousands of books for possible review--not all of them get a review--so it's an honor that they've taken the take to read and review my - [Amazon A+ Content for "Meat-Eating Dirtbag"](https://masscasualties.com/2022/10/30/amazon-a-content-for-meat-eating-dirtbag/) - I've long wondered why some books on Amazon seemingly get star treatment and get to add cool photos and author Q&A's in their book description section... - [The CARVER System For Goals - Part 2](https://masscasualties.com/2011/03/10/the-carver-system-for-goals-part-2/) - What is the military CARVER system and how to use it for goal setting... - [New Author Photos](https://masscasualties.com/2019/05/08/new-author-photos/) - New author photos compared to old author photos... - [Interesting "Also Bought," on Amazon of Civilianized and Joyce Carol Oates book](https://masscasualties.com/2017/09/16/interesting-also-bought-on-amazon-of-civilianized-and-joyce-carol-oates-book/) - Which Joyce Carol Oates book and Michael Anthony memoir are frequently bought together? - [BookTube - Portal in the Pages - Civilianized Book Review](https://masscasualties.com/2017/09/23/booktube-portal-in-the-pages-civilianized-book-review/) - BookTuber "Portal in the Pages," reviews seven books (Civilianized: A Young Veteran's Memoir, is #6 and appears at the 8:01 mark). The books she reviews (in order): Foreign Soil by Maxine Beneba Clarke https://www.goodreads.com/book/show/2... Heartbreaker: Stories by Maryse Meijer https://www.goodreads.com/book/show/2... Packing for Mars by Mary Roach https://www.goodreads.com/book/show/9... Letters to a Young Muslim https://www.goodreads.com/book/show/2... Civilianized by - [Civilianized - Call to Arms - How YOU can help...](https://masscasualties.com/2017/08/10/civilianized-call-to-arms-how-you-can-help/) - How can you help acclaimed and award-winning author, Michael Anthony, promote his newest book: Civilianized: A Young Veteran's Memoir... - [GoodReads Giveaway - Civilianized (only two weeks left!)](https://masscasualties.com/2017/08/20/goodreads-giveaway-civilianized-only-two-weeks-left/) - Only two weeks left on the GoodReads giveaway of Civilianized. Enter for a chance to win a hardcover signed copy of Civilianized ... a dark humored memoir... - [GoodReads Book Giveaway - 2 DAYS LEFT](https://masscasualties.com/2017/08/30/goodreads-book-giveaway-2-days-left/) - Enter at GoodReads for a chance to win a signed Hardcover copy of my newest memoir: Civilianized: A Young Veteran's Memoir. Only 2 DAYS LEFT! Goodreads Book Giveaway Civilianized by Michael Anthony Giveaway ends September 01, 2017. See the giveaway details at Goodreads. Enter Giveaway "An intense memoir." -Kirkus "A must read." -Colby Buzzell "Anthony - [GoodReads Giveaway - Civilianized: A Young Veteran's Memoir](https://masscasualties.com/2017/07/26/goodreads-giveaway-civilianized-a-young-veterans-memoir/) - Enter at GoodReads to win a signed hardcover copy of my newest memoir, Civilianized: A Young Veteran's Memoir ... a dark humored ... - [Updated Bio - Author: Michael Anthony](https://masscasualties.com/2017/07/25/updated-bio-author-michael-anthony/) - Acclaimed and Award-winning author, Michael Anthony, updated bio: author, military consultant... - [Call to Arms - Promoting Civilianized](https://masscasualties.com/2017/10/15/call-to-arms-promoting-civilianized/) - MassBay One Book Award-Winning Author, Michael Anthony, is on the search to promote his new book: Civilianized: A Young Veteran's Memoir... - [BookTuber Alana King Reviews a Post-War Memoir](https://masscasualties.com/2017/10/29/booktuber-alana-king-reviews-a-post-war-memoir/) - BookTuber Alana King Reviews a Dark-Humored Post-War Memoir... Civilianized: A Young Veteran's Memoir is an Award-Winning Memoir written by..... - [Civilianized - A Dark Humored Post-War Memoir, by Massachusetts Veteran Michael Anthony](https://masscasualties.com/2018/11/07/civilianized-a-dark-humored-post-war-memoir-but-massachusetts-veteran-michael-anthony/) - Civilianized: A Young Veteran's Memoir - A Dark Humored Post-War Memoir, but Massachusetts Veteran Michael Anthony - [BookTube - What Kamil Reads - Review of Civilianized: A Young Veteran's Memoir](https://masscasualties.com/2017/10/03/booktube-what-kamil-reads-review-of-civilianized-a-young-veterans-memoir/) - BookTuber "What Kamil Reads," reviews eleven books (Civilianized: A Young Veteran's Memoir, is the first book in the series)..... - [C-Span BookTV interview with Iraq Veteran and award-winning author Michael Anthony.](https://masscasualties.com/2017/11/09/c-span-booktv-interview-with-iraq-veteran-and-award-winning-author-michael-anthony/) - C-Span BookTV interview with Iraq Veteran and award-winning author Michael Anthony. In this video he discusses the military reward culture and... - [C-Span BookTV Interview with Iraq Veteran and Award-Winning Author Michael Anthony](https://masscasualties.com/2018/04/09/c-span-booktv-interview-with-iraq-veteran-and-award-winning-author-michael-anthony-2/) - Army veteran and award-winning author Michael Anthony explains the reward culture in the U.S. Military and the struggle veterans have after returning home... - [C-Span BOOKTV - Interview with Michael Anthony, Author of Civilianized](https://masscasualties.com/2017/07/09/c-span-booktv-interview-with-michael-anthony-author-of-civilianized/) - Army veteran Michael Anthony explains the reward culture in the U.S. Military , and the struggle veteran soldiers have after returning home. - [Civilianized: A Young Veteran's Memoir - Book Review by Jerry Liu](https://masscasualties.com/2017/07/16/civilianized-a-young-veterans-memoir-book-review-by-jerry-liu/) - YouTube Vlogger Jerry Liu discusses Michael Anthony's memoir Civilianized: A Young Veteran's Memoir... - [BookTube Review: Civilianized: A Young Veteran's Memoir](https://masscasualties.com/2017/07/22/booktube-review-civilianized-a-young-veterans-memoir/) - BookTube Reviewer "BookaflixTaylor" reviews the book Civilianized: A Young Veterans memoir, an award-winning memoir, which discusses... - [CIVILIANIZED by Michael Anthony SPOILER FREE REVIEW | Book Roast](https://masscasualties.com/2017/07/29/civilianized-by-michael-anthony-spoiler-free-review-book-roast/) - BookTube reviewer "Book Roast," reviews the award-winning memoir: Civilianized: A Young Veteran's Memoir... BookList described it as... - [Civilianized by Michael Anthony ☆ Book Review | Roya Eve Reads](https://masscasualties.com/2017/08/04/civilianized-by-michael-anthony-☆-book-review-roya-eve-reads/) - BookTube Reviewer "Roya Eve Reads," reviews the award-winning memoir: Civilianized: A Young Veteran's Memoir... - [Collected BookTube Reviews of: Civilianized: A Young Veteran's Memoir](https://masscasualties.com/2017/08/14/collected-booktube-reviews-of-civilianized-a-young-veterans-memoir/) - Three of YouTube's top BookTube reviews all review the memoir: Civilianized: A Young Veteran's Memoir. An intense, dark-humored memoir that... - [Civilianized: A Post-War Memoir That's Necessary Reading...](https://masscasualties.com/2017/11/01/civilianized-a-post-war-memoir-thats-necessary-reading/) - Civilianized: A Young Veteran's Memoir--A book that's necessary reading for anyone who knows someone who served and returned from war a different person... - [Three BookTube Reviews of Civilianized: A Young Veteran's Memoir](https://masscasualties.com/2017/12/01/4292/) - BookTubers "BookaFlixTaylor," "Roya Eve Reads," and "Book Roast," share their reviews of the award-winning memoir: Civilianized: A Young Veteran's Memoir... - [Vlogger Jerry Liu discusses Civilianized: A Young Veteran's Memoir](https://masscasualties.com/2017/12/09/vlogger-jerry-liu-discusses-civilianized-a-young-veterans-memoir/) - YouTube MGTOW Vlogger Jerry Liu discusses Michael Anthony's memoir Civilianized: A Young Veteran's Memoir... - [Poet to Poet, Writer to Writer: Doug Holder Interviews Award-Winning Author and Iraq Veteran Michael Anthony](https://masscasualties.com/2017/09/04/poet-to-poet-writer-to-writer-doug-holder-interviews-award-winning-author-and-iraq-veteran-michael-anthony/) - Doug Holder, host of Poet to Poet, Writer to Writer, interviews award-winning author and Iraq war veteran Michael Anthony, author of Civilianized: A Young Veteran's Memoir. - [Ashley Bottoms Appetite for Discussion - Podcast](https://masscasualties.com/2017/06/27/ashley-bottoms-appetite-for-discussion-podcast/) - Had a fun time last Monday as a guest on Ashley Bottoms' Podcast: Appetite for Discussion: https://www.hulkshare.com/sk01emdx4u0w - [School Library Journal Review of Veteran's PTSD Memoir](https://masscasualties.com/2017/06/07/school-library-journal-review-of-veterans-ptsd-memoir/) - Read this school Library Journal review of Civilianized: A Young Veteran's Memoir, which describes it as raw, gritty, unsentimental, and humorous.... - [Civilianized: A Young Veteran's Memoir - WON!! the 2017 Massachusetts Bay One Book Award](https://masscasualties.com/2017/05/30/civilianized-a-young-veterans-memoir-won-the-2017-massachusetts-bay-one-book-award/) - Civilianized: A Young Veteran's Memoir has won the 2017 Massachusetts Bay One Book Award... - [PTSD Treatment and Symptoms in Veterans](https://masscasualties.com/2017/04/05/ptsd-treatment-and-symptoms-in-veterans/) - Are you trying to figure out if you, or someone you love, have PTSD? This quick article gives us the symptoms of PTSD and some possible treatments... - [Civilianized: A Young Veteran's Memoir - BookTube Review - Roya Eve Reads](https://masscasualties.com/2017/03/28/civilianized-a-young-veterans-memoir-booktube-review-roya-eve-reads/) - Civilianized: A Young Veteran's memoir-- reviewed on BookTube by Roya Eve Reads... "A dark humored post-war memoir that..." - [Civilianized: A Young Veteran's Memoir](https://masscasualties.com/2019/04/07/civilianized-a-young-veterans-memoir-2/) - A post-war memoir about returning home. A Young soldier, depressed from the war, thought turning to "dating classes" could save him from his memories... - [Massachusetts Veteran Pens Dark Humored Post-War Memoir](https://masscasualties.com/2017/06/25/massachusetts-veteran-pens-dark-humored-post-war-memoir/) - Massachusetts veteran and writer, Michael Anthony, pens a dark-humored tale detailing his return from war. Positive reviews in Kirkus, Booklist, and... - [A Dark Humored Post-War Memoir](https://masscasualties.com/2017/05/01/a-dark-humored-post-war-memoir/) - A riveting, dark-humored, post-war memoir, that details one soldier's return from war... - [Why The Pick-Up Artist Community Could Be Good For Veterans With PTSD](https://masscasualties.com/2017/02/07/why-the-pick-up-artist-community-could-be-good-for-veterans-with-ptsd/) - This article explains why the Pick-Up Artist Community could be good for Veterans with PTSD... Covered: What is the PUA community? What is PTSD? And how can... - [Top 5 Military TV Shows](https://masscasualties.com/2012/09/05/top-5-military-tv-shows/) - The top 5 military TV shows that have appeared on TV in the US ... some you've heard of, and some you haven't... - [How Comedy is Helping Veterans with PTSD...](https://masscasualties.com/2015/09/01/how-comedy-is-helping-veterans-with-ptsd/) - As the Robin William’s movie Patch Adams showed us, comedy can be the best medicine. When it comes to psychological trauma it can also ring true as well. - [Why All Soldiers Need To Be Stoic Philosophers](https://masscasualties.com/2015/11/20/why-all-soldiers-need-to-be-stoic-philosophers/) - Iraq veteran, writer, and philosopher, Michael Anthony discusses the importance of stoic philosophy for today's military... - [How Spouses Can Help Their Veteran with PTSD](https://masscasualties.com/2015/12/01/how-spouses-can-help-their-veteran-with-ptsd/) - Does your spouse have PTSD? What can you do to help, if anything? Is your spouse a veteran? - [Why Does My Military Spouse Have PTSD?](https://masscasualties.com/2016/01/01/why-does-my-military-spouse-have-ptsd/) - Does your military spouse have PTSD? You're not alone ... there are answers to help him/her and you ... - [What exactly is Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD)](https://masscasualties.com/2016/01/19/what-exactly-is-post-traumatic-stress-disorder-ptsd/) - Everything you need to know about PTSD: What it is, how to tell if you have it, and what can you do about from seeking at the VA to alternative therapy options. - [11 Common PTSD Myths Debunked](https://masscasualties.com/2016/02/01/11-common-ptsd-myths-debunked/) - There are a lot of myths regarding PTSD; here we'll discuss and drunk eleven of these myths regarding PTSD. - [Seeking Help at the VA for PTSD](https://masscasualties.com/2016/03/01/seeking-help-at-the-va-for-ptsd/) - If you are a US veteran and have PTSD, the Veteran's Administration (VA) is your first stop. But navigating the VA can be complicated. Here we'll discuss... - [Alternative PTSD Treatments](https://masscasualties.com/2016/04/05/alternative-ptsd-treatments/) - Therapy isn't the only option for veterans with PTSD. There are many other options such as... - [How the Organization, Mission Continues, is Helping Veterans with PTSD?](https://masscasualties.com/2016/05/09/how-the-organization-mission-continues-is-helping-veterans-with-ptsd/) - The organization Mission Continues is one of the best organizations out there for veterans (and their communities). Started by Navy SEAL Eric Greitens... - [Funny War Memoirs: The Importance of Humor When Telling A True War Story](https://masscasualties.com/2016/05/20/funny-war-memoirs-the-importance-of-humor-when-telling-a-true-war-story/) - Funny War Memoirs: The Importance of Humor When Telling A True War Story. War is a horrible thing, but humor can often help us not only tell, but understand... - [How can I help someone with PTSD?](https://masscasualties.com/2016/06/01/how-can-i-help-someone-with-ptsd/) - Do you know a veteran who suffers from PTSD? If you're curious about what you can do to help them out, keep reading... - [5 Reasons It’s Important for Veterans to Share Their Stories](https://masscasualties.com/2016/07/17/5-reasons-its-important-for-veterans-to-share-their-stories/) - The most important things a veteran can do after the war is to share their stories ... the sharing of stories by and amongst veterans has a tradition of... - [10 Alternative Therapies for Veterans with PTSD](https://masscasualties.com/2016/08/03/10-alternative-therapies-for-veterans-with-ptsd/) - Veterans with PTSD don't always respond to traditional methods. Neurofeedback, Pet Therapy, Meditation, and others have all been shown to be as effective... - [How Writing can Help Veterans with PTSD?](https://masscasualties.com/2016/08/26/how-writing-can-help-veterans-with-ptsd/) - Many veterans returning from the wars in Iraq and Afghanistan return home with PTSD. One way for soldiers to make sense of their experiences is through... - [Can Stress Make Us More Creative? Writing, Art, And Combat Veterans...](https://masscasualties.com/2016/10/18/can-stress-make-us-more-creative-writing-art-and-combat-veterans/) - War, and the military, have helped produced some of the greatest writers and artists in the world ... Writing, art, And Combat Veterans... - [Alternative Therapies for Veterans with PTSD](https://masscasualties.com/2016/11/01/alternative-therapies-for-veterans-with-ptsd/) - Many veterans with PTSD don't respond to typical therapy. The good news is that there are many alternative therapies that have been proves as effective as... - [PTSD: What to Do When Your Spouse has PTSD](https://masscasualties.com/2011/03/11/ptsd-what-to-do-when-your-spouse-has-ptsd/) - Post traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) is a difficult mental condition, not just for the sufferer but also for those around them, especially the spouse... - [PTSD: What to Do When Your Spouse has PTSD (Updated Version)- Best Ways to Treat PTSD](https://masscasualties.com/2012/08/23/best-ways-to-treat-ptsd-for-you-or-your-spouse/) - This article discusses what exactly you can do when your spouse has PTSD. The steps to take and some of the possible various options available... - [The Complete History of Pick-Up Artists (PUA's) in America](https://masscasualties.com/2017/02/26/the-complete-history-of-pick-up-artists-puas-in-america/) - An article detailing the complete history of Pick-up-Artists (PUA's) in America. Who they are, how they started, and what they've become... - [C-Span BookTV Interview - Michael Anthony talks about 'Soldiers Earning Awards,' and saying 'Thank You For Your Service.'](https://masscasualties.com/2017/03/01/c-span-booktv-interview-michael-anthony-talks-about-soldiers-earning-awards-and-saying-thank-you-for-your-service/) - OIF veteran and acclaimed author, Michael Anthony, in an interview with C-Span BookTV, discusses soldiers chasing metals and being thanked for their service... - [C-Span Interview - Michael Anthony talks about 'Soldiers Earning Awards,' and saying 'Thank You For Your Service.'](https://masscasualties.com/2017/01/30/c-span-interview-michael-anthony-talks-about-soldiers-earning-awards-and-saying-thank-you-for-your-service/) - In a short C-Span BookTV clip Iraq veteran and author, Michael Anthony, discusses soldiers chasing awards and how to properly "Thank a veteran," for their service.... - [Civilianized: Book Pics](https://masscasualties.com/2017/01/13/civilianized-book-pics/) - Book pictures of, Iraq veteran and acclaimed Massachusetts writer, Michael Anthony's new book: Civilianized: A Young Veteran's Memoir... - [Civilianized: A Young Veteran's Memoir: Publicity Round UP](https://masscasualties.com/2017/01/09/civilianized-a-young-veterans-memoir-publicity-round-up/) - Acclaimed author and war veteran, Michael Anthony's newest book: Civilianized: A Young Veteran's Memoir, has received a lot of publicity regarding... - [LitPick - BookTube Review of Civilianized: A Young Veteran's Memoir](https://masscasualties.com/2017/01/07/litpick-booktube-review-of-civilianized-a-young-veterans-memoir/) - In a #BookTube video, LitPick, a website of student reviews, reviews Civilianized: A Young Veteran's Memoir. A dark-humored memoir that BookList described as... - [Porter Square Book Talk -- Civilianized: A Young Veteran's Memoir](https://masscasualties.com/2017/01/05/porter-square-book-talk-civilianized-a-young-veterans-memoir/) - Acclaimed writer and Iraq war veteran, Michael Anthony, will take part in a question and answer session with esteem writer and professor Chris Walsh... - [The Quivering Pen: My First Time](https://masscasualties.com/2016/12/20/the-quivering-pen-my-first-time/) - Acclaimed veteran war writer Michael Anthony shares his thoughts on his first book deal with David Abrams, author of Fobbit, and Brave Deeds... - [How to Use Military Strategy for Book Promotion...](https://masscasualties.com/2016/11/28/how-to-use-military-strategy-for-book-promotion/) - Did you know that you can use the art of warfare in business situations like book promotion? Similar to book promotion the goal of military strategy is to... - [Why U.S. Veterans Are Returning From The Wars And Flocking To The Pick Up Artist Community](https://masscasualties.com/2016/12/04/why-u-s-veterans-are-returning-from-the-wars-and-flocking-to-the-pick-up-artist-community/) - Why U.S. Veterans are returning from the wars in Iraq and Afghanistan and are flocking to become pick-up artists (PUA)... the reasons might surprise you... - [Sales Pitch for the New Book...](https://masscasualties.com/2016/12/19/sales-pitch-for-the-new-book/) - In this dark humored post-war memoir, Iraq veteran Michael Anthony discusses his homecoming and how he turned to the Pick-Up Artist Community in the hopes of... - [Thought for the Day - Miguel de Cervantes](https://masscasualties.com/2016/12/27/thought-for-the-day-miguel-de-cervantes/) - A quote from famed Spanish writer Miguel de Cervantes on a writer pleasing (or not) his fans... - [Civilianized: Book Endorsements](https://masscasualties.com/2016/12/16/civilianized-book-endorsements/) - Read the Post-war Memoir that has Endorsements from Colby Buzzell, Matt Gallagher, Mary Roach, Nancy Sherman and Brian Castner... - [NEW BOOK!!!](https://masscasualties.com/2016/12/14/new-book/) - New book release from acclaimed author and Iraq war veteran Michael Anthony. Don't miss this memoir that Booklist described as... - [Annotative Essay on the book: 'Let The Great World Spin,' By Colum McCann](https://masscasualties.com/2015/05/20/annotative-essay-on-let-the-great-world-spin-by-colum-mccann/) - An Annotative Essay by Michael Anthony, on the book Let The Great World Spit by Colum McCann... - [Military Discipline and PTSD](https://masscasualties.com/2015/06/14/military-discipline-and-ptsd/) - How to get military discipline? AND Can the ideals and principals of military discipline help veterans with PTSD? ... - [Annotative Essay on the book: 'One Hundred Years of Solitude,' by Gabriel Garcia Marquez](https://masscasualties.com/2015/06/20/annotative-essay-one-hundred-years-of-solitude/) - An Annotative Essay by Michael Anthony, on the book One Hundred Years of Solitude by Gabriel Garcia Marquez... - [Book Review: Jesus and the Disinherited, by Howard Thurman](https://masscasualties.com/2015/07/01/book-review-jesus-and-the-disinherited-by-howard-thurman/) - To introduce the subject of this book and the need for it, Thurman observes, "Many and varied are the interpretations dealing with the teachings and the life of Jesus of Nazareth. But few of these interpretations deal with what the teachings and the life of Jesus have to say to those who stand, at a - [Annotative Essay on the book: 'A House for Mr. Biswas,' by V.S. Naipaul](https://masscasualties.com/2015/08/17/an-annotative-essay-on-a-house-for-mr-biswas-by-v-s-naipaul/) - An Annotative Essay by Michael Anthony, on the book A House For Mr. Biswas by V.S. Naipual... (character, dialogue, setting, narration...) - [Annotative Essay on the book: 'In Cold Blood,' by Truman Capote](https://masscasualties.com/2015/09/09/an-annotative-essay-on-in-cold-blood-by-truman-capote/) - An Annotative Essay by Michael Anthony, on the book In Cold Blood by Truman Capote... (characterization, dialogue, setting...) - [Why The U.S. Army Should Teach Stoic Philosophy In Basic Training](https://masscasualties.com/2015/09/30/why-the-u-s-army-should-teach-stoic-philosophy-in-basic-training/) - Iraq Veteran and author Michael Anthony discusses the benefits of stoic philosophy and why it should be taught to soldiers in basic training. - [Annotative Essay on the book: 'All Quiet on the Western Front,' by E.M. Remarque](https://masscasualties.com/2015/10/18/annotative-essay-on-the-book-all-quiet-on-the-western-front-by-e-m-remarque/) - An Annotative Essay by Michael Anthony, on the book All Quiet on the Western Front by E.M. Remarque... (PTSD, War, Writing...) - [How Stoic Philosophy Can Help Make Soldiers More Mentally Tough](https://masscasualties.com/2015/10/30/how-stoic-philosophy-can-help-make-soldiers-more-mentally-tough/) - Iraq veteran Michael Anthony discusses how stoic philosophy can make soldiers mentally tough and increase their self discipline... - [Publishing A Book With An Indie Publisher Versus A Big Publisher](https://masscasualties.com/2015/11/07/the-benefits-of-publishing-a-book-with-an-indie-publisher-versus-a-big-publisher/) - Iraq vet and writer Michael Anthony discusses the benefits of publishing with an indie publisher instead of a big publisher.... - [How War Can Lead To A Nihilistic Outlook On Life](https://masscasualties.com/2016/04/20/how-war-can-lead-to-a-nihilistic-outlook-on-life/) - Iraq veteran and author Michael Anthony discusses War and Nihilism and the relationship between the two... - [How Stoic Philosophy Can Help Veterans With PTSD](https://masscasualties.com/2016/09/20/stoic-philosophy-helps-veterans-with-ptsd/) - Iraq Veteran Michael Anthony details how an ancient Greek Philosophy can help modern veterans with PTSD. - [Thought For The Day](https://masscasualties.com/2016/05/13/thought-for-the-day-9/) - One of my favorite quotes on life and death and the way we should live/view our lives... - [The New Impractical Jokers Card Game - Play at the bar with friends! (Pics included)](https://masscasualties.com/2016/05/03/the-new-impractical-jokers-card-game-play-at-the-bar-with-friends-pics-included/) - A new card game that brings the enjoyment and fun of the Impractical Jokers right to your doorstep. Well, kind of.... do you have a friend who's like Q? or Sal? - [Thought For The Day - Bill Murray](https://masscasualties.com/2016/08/10/thought-for-the-day-bill-murray/) - Today's thought for the day is from Bill Murray on being ... an artist ... a person ... just being... - [Thought For The Day - Friedrich Nietzsche on War](https://masscasualties.com/2016/07/04/thought-for-the-day-friedrich-nietzsche-on-war/) - Today's thought for the day comes from Friedrich Nietzsche. It's a controversial quote on war, charity, and which has the greatest impact... - [Thought for the Day - Mary Louise Roberts (sex & war)](https://masscasualties.com/2016/07/25/thought-for-the-day-mary-louise-roberts-sex-war/) - "During their time in France, the GIs bought an extraordinary amount of sex. Prostitution became a widespread phenomenon during the years 1944-45 because sex was the one good not available at the local military store." - Mary Louise Roberts This quote is from Mary Louise Roberts' book, What Soldier's Do: Sex and the American GI - [4 Friedrich Nietzsche Quotes on War](https://masscasualties.com/2016/06/08/4-friedrich-nietzsche-quotes-on-war/) - 4 quotes from Friedrich Nietzsche on internal and external war ... what does it mean to battle and enemy? - [Thought for the Day - Brian Castner](https://masscasualties.com/2016/05/28/thought-for-the-day-brian-castner/) - Today's thought for the day comes from veteran EOD technician Brian Castner. It's from the final page of his memoir The Long Walk... - [Thought for the day - Charles Bukowski](https://masscasualties.com/2016/03/10/thought-for-the-day-2/) - A great Charles Bukowski thought for you to think about throughout the day... - [New Web Design - And New Hosting](https://masscasualties.com/2016/03/07/new-web-design-and-new-hosting/) - The website has got a totally new design, which I'm sure is obvious to those of you who've been here before. It's a simple, easy design, and I think it came out really nice. Here's the deal though: things can happen when switching over to a new web design and new hosting, so if you - [Thought For The Day - Richard Jadick](https://masscasualties.com/2016/03/24/thought-for-the-day-richard-jadick/) - Today's quote is from CDR Richard Jadick, author of the war memoir, On Call in Hell. What role does music play in war? Toby Keith's song American Soldier... - [Thought For The Day - P.G. Wodenhouse](https://masscasualties.com/2016/04/27/thought-for-the-day-7/) - A quote from P.G. Wodenhouse to start our day with... What did you do before you started writing? - [Thought for the Day - The Iliad](https://masscasualties.com/2016/09/01/thought-for-the-day-the-iliad/) - Today's thought for the day is from The Iliad. It's about what soldier goes through, and how they use it to strengthen themselves for later battles... - [Thought For the Day - Desiderius Erasmus (the lens of war)](https://masscasualties.com/2016/04/12/thought-for-the-day-desiderius-erasmus/) - Thought for the day: a quote by scholar and priest Desiderius Erasmus - [How can I tell if my joke is original?](https://masscasualties.com/2016/02/25/how-can-i-tell-if-my-joke-is-original/) - Has anyone else ever thought up a joke and wondered if it's truly their joke or if they're just remembering a joke they maybe heard a few weeks ago... - [The Shadow Knows](https://masscasualties.com/2012/05/26/the-shadow-knows/) - This is one of my favorite images of a veteran ... the message behind it is spot on and I think of it every time I see an older veteran... - [Target VS Mission: Smaller Goals VS Larger Goals](https://masscasualties.com/2011/03/14/target-vs-mission-smaller-goals-vs-larger-goals/) - Is there a difference between a goal and a mission? You're damn right there is... Learn how to set primary and secondary objectives for your missions and goals. - [Current World Events Illustrate Advantages And Disadvantages Of Online Media](https://masscasualties.com/2011/03/28/current-world-events-illustrate-advantages-and-disadvantages-to-online-media/) - The advantages and disadvantages of online media have been prominent in recent weeks. Today’s media is challenged with delivery of news events in split second time. With social media networks as FaceBook and Twitter, we have seen in the last two months, the revolution in Tunisia that resulted with the entire government being dismantled to - [How to Use the Internet to Get Across Your Message](https://masscasualties.com/2011/03/27/how-to-use-the-internet-to-get-across-your-message/) - How to use the internet to get your message across... it's not as easy as you might think... - [New Poll: The Majority of American's Want U.S. Troops Out Of Afghanistan](https://masscasualties.com/2011/03/08/new-poll-the-majority-of-americans-want-u-s-troops-out-of-afghanistan/) - So, Defense Secretary Robert Gates just announced that troops will be in Afghanistan until 2014. He announced this on the same day that a Rasmussen poll came out and said that the majority of American's wanted a withdrawal from Afghanistan within a year (31% wanted an immediate withdrawal). Here's what I don't think people understand - [PTSD: What to do when Your Child has PTSD](https://masscasualties.com/2011/03/12/ptsd-what-to-do-when-your-child-has-ptsd/) - Are you concerned that your child might have PTSD? - [Top Reasons Why Group Movements in Politics Are So Important](https://masscasualties.com/2011/03/26/top-reasons-why-group-movements-in-politics-are-so-important/) - Top Reasons Why Group Movements in Politics Are So Important... - [8th Anniversary of the Invasion of Iraq](https://masscasualties.com/2011/03/20/8th-anniversary-of-the-invasion-of-iraq/) - Take a moment of silence today to remember all the soldiers and civilians who have died because of the conflict. - [Battlestar Galactica - Can Emotions Die?](https://masscasualties.com/2011/05/12/battlestar-galactica-can-emotions-die/) - Philosophical musings regarding Battlestar Galactica and Emotions... - [4 Tips That Will Make Your Job Application Stand Out](https://masscasualties.com/2011/07/30/4-tips-that-will-make-your-job-application-stand-out/) - It’s hard enough to get the job of your dreams, but doing so in the middle of a worldwide financial crisis is an even bigger challenge for anyone. Fresh graduates from even the most reputable universities around the globe are unprepared to compete against experienced employees who have been laid off from their previous jobs. - [Semper Fi-bulous - The Life Of A Gay Marine (Done Before the Repeal of DADT)](https://masscasualties.com/2011/11/12/semper-fi-bulous-the-life-of-a-gay-marine-done-before-the-repeal-of-dadt/) - An interview with a gay Marine (a piece I had written before the repeal of DADT)... - [Done With School--More Postings](https://masscasualties.com/2012/01/29/done-with-school-more-postings/) - School is finally done! I just graduated from Bridgewater State University with a B.A in English and concentration in creative writing. Now that I'm done, the job search will begin, I'll finish up my second book, and start applying to grad school. This also, hopefully, means more blog postings! - [What It Means To Be A Writer](https://masscasualties.com/2012/02/20/what-it-means-to-be-a-writer/) - couple of cool writing meme pictures... - [Vietnam Veterans Memorial Fund - Remembering Those Who Served (Guest Post)](https://masscasualties.com/2012/02/15/vietnam-veterans-memorial-foundation-remembering-those-who-served/) - My name is Jan C Scruggs, Founder and President of the Vietnam Veterans Memorial. 30 years ago, I helped build the Vietnam Veterans Memorial. This monument healed millions with the engravings on a black granite wall. Now, I am taking those names and putting a story and picture behind it in a new museum on - [Late Guest Post -- Happy Veteran's Day!](https://masscasualties.com/2012/02/26/late-guest-post-happy-veterans-day/) - This is a guest post from Marc. He was a medic in the Army for six years, until he had to leave because of an injury. He wrote this note a few years ago on Veteran's Day and wanted to share it. I know it's not currently Veteran's Day, but who cares. Vets are Vets - [The Vegan Comedian - A Follow Up](https://masscasualties.com/2013/08/17/the-vegan-comedian-a-follow-up/) - Several months ago I released a series of “Vegan Comedian…” videos on YouTube, and in these videos I did what could only be correlated to as “Standup comedy.” The so called “jokes” that I came up with were meant to poke fun at vegans and meat-eaters alike: “Vegan Alcoholics,” “Vegan Abortions,” and “Rotten Meat,” all - [Hypothyroidism – An Experiment for the Cure](https://masscasualties.com/2013/09/24/hypothyroidism-an-experiment-for-the-cure/) - Recently, I was diagnosed with Hypothyroidism (underactive thyroid). This is the second time in my life that I’ve been diagnosed with hypothyroidism. The first time was back in 2005 when I was nineteen. Here’s the story: I was nineteen years old and my doctor at the VA diagnosed me with hypothyroidism. I was prescribed Levothyroxine NA (Synthroid) - [Can Omega 3's Help With PTSD and Depression? Yes, According to...](https://masscasualties.com/2013/10/01/can-omega-3s-help-with-ptsd-and-depression-yes-according-to/) - A friend shared with me some articles about the research that the military's doing regarding Omega 3's and how low levels are linked to suicide and depression. Article 1) Click here. Article 2) Click here. I can't comment too much about the articles since I've only recently read them, but I do know that a - [Hypothyroidism: A Search For the Cure: An Update](https://masscasualties.com/2013/10/24/hypothyroidism-a-search-for-the-cure-an-update/) - If you read my recent post (Hypothyroidism a search for the cure) you’ll know that I was recently diagnosed with Hypothyroidism—for the second time. I was diagnosed several years earlier and after changing my diet I was cured of hypothyroidism, but I’ve since stopped doing the things which had cured me the first time, and - [Soldiers and PTSD, Part 1: Going Vegan](https://masscasualties.com/2013/11/17/soldiers-and-ptsd-part-1-going-vegan/) - “Blood, blood, blood, makes the green grass grow,” was the mantra we used throughout basic training. Our young boots hitting the pavement, grass, and dirt, each heel giving the cue to yell the cadence “blood,” then again, “blood.” This wasn’t done to turn us into blood-thirsty sadomasochists (as some would have you believe). It was - [Judge to Vet: Your Service In Iraq Makes You a Threat To Society...](https://masscasualties.com/2013/11/22/judge-to-vet-your-service-in-iraq-makes-you-a-threat-to-society/) - How war led to a ten year prison sentence for Andrew Chambers. People often talk of the daydreams that soldiers have while at war. The dreams of returning home to their wife and kids, reunions with brothers and sisters, a beer at the bar with old friends. But few talk about the dreams of going - [Bullying Experiment](https://masscasualties.com/2013/12/19/bullying-experiment/) - Iraq War veteran Michael Anthony talks about battling bullies. Make sure to watch the bully experiment video at the end. Several years back, I was going for a walk around my neighborhood—one of my usual weekly routines—and as I turned a corner on one particular day, I saw a man and woman struggling in front - [Seeing War Through The Eyes of a Soldier](https://masscasualties.com/2014/01/02/seeing-war-through-the-eyes-of-a-soldier/) - Experience war through a soldier's letter home. War is war. No matter which side you’re on and what you’re fighting for. The experience is always the same. That’s what was running through my mind as I watched the following video by Australian soldier Tom Abood. The video, titled HONI SOIT QUI MAL Y PENSE (which - [Wounded Warriors Making a Proper Exit From War](https://masscasualties.com/2014/01/06/wounded-warriors-making-a-proper-exit-from-war/) - Wounded Warriors return to war for a proper farewell. Here’s what happens when a soldier is injured in battle: his friends give suppressive fire while a medic runs over and gives battlefield care, pressure dressing, tourniquet, etc; then the soldier is brought to a combat support hospital (either through vehicle or helicopter); the soldier is - [The Top Five Good Men Project War and Veterans Articles of 2013](https://masscasualties.com/2014/01/11/the-top-five-good-men-project-war-and-veterans-articles-of-2013/) - Top 5 war and veterans articles of 2013. It's that time of the year again, to look at all we've accomplished (or failed to accomplish) in the passing year. In the army, this is similar to doing an After Action Review (AAR) whereas after completing a mission, everyone mentions what they think went well and - [Dear Politicians: The 1950's called. They want their masculinity back.](https://masscasualties.com/2014/01/27/dear-politicians-the-1950s-called-they-want-their-masculinity-back/) - In the hunt for masculinity and being a better man, there is, unfortunately, no escaping the politics associated with “Masculinity.” We often hear politicians bickering back and forth, claiming that one has moor hutzpah than the other (read: bigger balls) and the debates go ad infinitum. This can readily be seen in New Jersey Governor - [VA Scandal - Veterans Dying on Waiting List. What does it mean?](https://masscasualties.com/2014/05/27/va-scandal-veterans-dying-on-waiting-list-what-does-it-mean/) - Iraq War veteran Michael Anthony discusses the latest VA crisis and what it means for veterans and the United States. You may have seen the story in your Facebook newsfeed, or read about it in your newspaper, online or off, or heard about it on the news, but wherever you first heard about it, it’s - [Bowe Bergdahl - Is He a Traitor?](https://masscasualties.com/2014/06/03/bowe-bergdahl-is-he-a-traitor/) - U.S. Army Sgt. Bowe Bergdahl, the final remaining captured American soldier, has been released. U.S. Army soldier Bowe Bergdahl has recently been released from capture, after being held captive by Taliban insurgents for five years. The U.S. released five prisoners from Guantanamo Bay in exchange for Bergdahl. The prisoners are: Abdul Haq Wasiq, Mullah Norullah , - [MFA Notes - Journalistic Imperative](https://masscasualties.com/2015/03/29/mfa-notes-journalistic-imperative/) - Eventually you'll come across information and research that contradicts one another. This can be good, because where there's contradiction there's a story. - [MFA Notes: The Inspiration and Imperative of Place](https://masscasualties.com/2015/03/31/mfa-notes-the-inspiration-and-imperative-of-place/) - Nature abhors a vacuum. Writing also abhors a vacuum... - [MFA Notes: Dialogue Across Genres](https://masscasualties.com/2015/04/04/mfa-notes-dialogue-across-genres/) - Dialogue should be moving the story forward. Dialogue needs to be accurate and realistic. - [MFA Notes: The Art of Juxtaposition](https://masscasualties.com/2015/04/07/mfa-notes-the-art-of-juxtaposition/) - Instead of having to spell things out or directly say something, you can put two things side by side and the juxtaposition can say it for you. - [5 Rules for Vegan Camping](https://masscasualties.com/2015/04/12/5-rules-for-vegan-camping/) - Through all my years of camping and going from carnivore to vegan, my hunting knife has now been replace by a tofu press, my fishing pole by a portable blender - [Blackout Poetry: Combat Action Badge](https://masscasualties.com/2015/04/14/blackout-poetry-combat-action-badge/) - Blackout Poetry (poems created from redacted newspaper articles) this one is about Combat Action Badges... - [MFA Notes: Creating Compassion for Unlikable Characters](https://masscasualties.com/2015/04/17/mfa-notes-creating-compassion-for-unlikable-characters/) - You don't have to make unlikable characters likable, you just have to make them more understandable... - [Annotative Essay on the book: 'Netherland,' by Joseph O'Neill](https://masscasualties.com/2015/04/20/an-annotative-essay-on-the-book-netherland-by-joseph-oneill/) - An Annotative Essay by Michael Anthony, on the book Netherland by Joseph O'Neill... - [Is PTSD Genetic? Can PTSD be passed onto my children?](https://masscasualties.com/2015/04/25/is-ptsd-genetic-can-ptsd-be-passed-onto-my-children/) - Are you trying to find out whether or not PTSD is genetic? And whether or not PTSD is something that can be passed on to your children? In an article by... - [MFA Notes: Life as a Public Writer](https://masscasualties.com/2015/05/01/mfa-notes-life-as-a-public-writer/) - The good stuff should raise objections, it should offend and should invite abuse. - [What is Kratom? And how can it help veterans with PTSD?](https://masscasualties.com/2015/05/04/how-the-herb-kratom-can-help-veterans-with-ptsd/) - The herb "Kratom" (Mitragyna speciosa) often used in tea in Asian cultures, has been shown to help veterans with PTSD... - [MFA Notes: The Subconscious Editor](https://masscasualties.com/2015/05/07/mfa-notes-the-subconscious-editor/) - If you write with your honesty humanity, then people will read with their honest humanity. - [MFA Notes - Form and Function](https://masscasualties.com/2015/05/13/mfa-notes-form-and-function/) - If you commit yourself to telling a story, then commit to telling the whole story. Don't let the tragedy be at the edges. - [The Craft of Writing: Reliable Narrator, in an Unreliable World](https://masscasualties.com/2015/06/08/the-craft-of-writing-reliable-narrator-in-an-unreliable-world/) - Creative Writing (Craft Essay): Creating a Reliable narrator in an unreliable world, by Michael Anthony... (Gilbert, Thomas, McCourt, and Dostoyevsky) - [Annotative Essay on the book: 'Cures for Hunger,' by Deni Bechard](https://masscasualties.com/2015/07/20/annotative-essay-cures-for-hunger-by-deni-bechard/) - An Annotative Essay by Michael Anthony, on the book Cures For Hunger by Deni Bechard... (Vandal Love, Literary Pacing, Creative Writing...) - [Creative Writing (Various MFA Notes)](https://masscasualties.com/2015/08/01/creative-writing-various-mfa-notes/) - Writing Notes covered in this section: •The Sentimental Trap. •Subtlety of Transitions. •Giving Effective Feedback. •Pain for Laughs. •Character Arc. - [Veteran's Day: Are you the type of person that's worth dying for?](https://masscasualties.com/2016/11/11/veterans-day-are-you-the-type-of-person-thats-worth-dying-for/) - On this veteran's day, Iraq war veteran and author, Michael Anthony, asks whether the people of the U.S. think they're worth fighting and dying for... - [Can Computers Write Poetry? And Is Computer Programming Poetry?](https://masscasualties.com/2016/03/15/can-computers-write-poetry-and-is-computer-programming-poetry/) - In this blog post I discuss three questions: What is poetry? Can Computers Write Poetry? And Is Computer Programming Poetry? Let's discuss... - [Military Time Management Technique: The CARVER system](https://masscasualties.com/2011/03/04/time-management-techniques-from-the-military/) - Learn the coveted Military technique of time management: the CARVER system... - [Thought for the day - National Poetry Month](https://masscasualties.com/2016/04/01/thought-for-the-day-national-poetry-month/) - What better way to start off national poetry month than with a Jonny Ox quote on poetry and life and women... - [Thought for the day - John Green](https://masscasualties.com/2016/07/12/thought-for-the-day/) - One of my favorite quotes from The Fault in our Stars, a novel by John Green... - [Thought for the day - Staff Sergeant Old School](https://masscasualties.com/2016/10/01/thought-for-the-day-staff-sergeant-old-school-2/) - What does it take to be a good comedy write? Staff Sergeant old school has some thoughts on that for today's thought/quote of the day... - [Thought for the day - Colby Buzzell](https://masscasualties.com/2016/08/15/thought-for-the-day-colby-buzzell/) - Today's thought for the day comes to us from Colby Buzzell's book Thank You For Being Expendable... - [How to Build Your Self Discipline](https://masscasualties.com/2011/04/02/how-to-build-your-self-discipline/) - Are you interested in learning how to build your self-discipline? Then learned this quick time-tested military techniques... - [Is It Worth It To Get An MFA In Creative Writing?](https://masscasualties.com/2014/02/04/is-it-worth-it-to-get-an-mfa-in-creative-writing/) - Are you thinking about getting an MFA in creative writing? Worried if it's worth it or not? Maybe it is. Maybe it isn't. It all depends on... - [The Afterlife: Heaven is for Real: Proof of Heaven: a Semi-personal Story](https://masscasualties.com/2013/09/09/the-afterlife-heaven-is-for-real-proof-of-heaven-a-semi-personal-story/) - A semi-personal story that proves an afterlife? And an unbiased review of the books: "Heaven is for real," and "Proof of Heaven"... - [Five Tips to Writing an MFA Personal Statement](https://masscasualties.com/2012/02/09/five-tips-to-writing-an-mfa-personal-statement/) - Are you getting ready to write your personal statement to get into the MFA program of your dreams? I got accepted into all four of my choices using these tips. - [Catness: What Makes a Cat a Cat](https://masscasualties.com/2011/05/25/catness-what-makes-a-cat-a-cat/) - A quick thought on the philosophical concept of what makes us "Us.". What makes a cat a "Cat"? - [PTSD: How to Prevent PTSD](https://masscasualties.com/2011/03/13/ptsd-how-to-prevent-ptsd/) - Learn how to prevent and deal with PTSD (post traumatic stress disorder). - [Thought For the Day - Chuck Palahniuk (PTSD and scars)](https://masscasualties.com/2016/11/18/thought-for-the-day-chuck-palahniuk-ptsd-and-scars/) - Chuck Palahniuk's thoughts on the scars, and sweetness, in life and how they show themselves...and my thoughts on what this means to veterans with PTSD... - [Thought For the Day - Alden Nowlan (Growing up in War)](https://masscasualties.com/2016/10/05/thought-for-the-day-alden-nowlan-growing-up-in-war/) - Poet Alden Nowlan's thoughts on what it means to be a child, adolescent, and adult... and my thoughts on how it relates to war and the military... - [Landmark Education Forum: A Thorough Review](https://masscasualties.com/2011/04/11/landmark-education-forum-a-thorough-review/) - A thorough review of the Landmark Education forum from a Landmark forum graduate. The good, the bad, and the ugly regarding Landmark Forum... - [What the Military Teaches About Self Discipline](https://masscasualties.com/2011/03/31/what-the-military-teaches-about-self-discipline/) - When a person joins the military, his first taste of discipline is external. His drill sergeants assume that he has no self discipline and thus seeks to... - [New Writerly Pics](https://masscasualties.com/2014/10/11/new-writerly-pics/) - New author and book jacket photos for Iraq veteran and writer Michael Anthony... - [Happy People At War - Paulo Coelho - The Zahir](https://masscasualties.com/2014/08/19/happy-people-at-war-paulo-coelho-the-zahir/) - Interesting passage about War in Paulo Coelho's novel The Zahir... Whether you're a fan of Paulo's, or writing on war, it's definitely worth a quick read... - [New Instagram Account](https://masscasualties.com/2015/07/26/new-instagram-account/) - Iraq war veteran and author Michael Anthony has joined Instagram... - [Thought for the Day - Staff Sergeant Old School](https://masscasualties.com/2016/06/16/thought-for-the-day-staff-sergeant-old-school/) - A quote from Staff Sergeant old School on the feeling of offense in modern day America ... I find this quote about offense particularly relevant because... - [Thought For the day - Cesar Cruz](https://masscasualties.com/2016/02/19/thought-for-the-day-8/) - What does Cesar Cruz think art should do? What does he think art shouldn't do? - [How to Be a Stand up Comedian](https://masscasualties.com/2011/04/06/how-to-be-a-stand-up-comedian/) - How to be a stand up comedian: It starts with an awkward silence. All eyes are glued to you as you walk to the stage ... do you think you have what it takes? - [How To Successfully Market An Unforgettable War Memoir](https://masscasualties.com/2011/03/16/unforgettable-war-memoi/) - How to successfully market a war memoir: No two books are the same, and as such, no two marketing campaigns for a book are the same. To market a war memoir... - [I Will Never Accept Defeat. I Will Never Quit: Love and War](https://masscasualties.com/2011/03/25/i-will-never-accept-defeat-i-will-never-quit-love-and-war/) - The Army code, "I will never accept defeat. I will never quit." brings to mind the famous story of the Battle of the Bulge, fought in World War II... - [Why A Virtual Book Tour Is A MUST For Authors](https://masscasualties.com/2016/06/28/why-a-virtual-book-tour-is-a-must-for-authors/) - Virtual book tours are a necessity for today's modern author. Podcasts, blogs, and newsletters, they are just some of the tools that an author can use... - [Thought for the day - Charles Bukowski](https://masscasualties.com/2016/09/28/thought-for-the-day-4/) - A great Charles Bukowski Quote for you to think about throughout the day... - [Thought For The Day - Jon Stewart](https://masscasualties.com/2016/09/11/thought-for-the-day-6/) - On this day of remembrance for 9/11, I always think back to one of my favorite Jon Stewart quotes about the towers coming down... - [Thought for the day - Charles Bukowski](https://masscasualties.com/2016/10/28/thought-for-the-day-3/) - A great Charles Bukowski thought for you to think about throughout the day... - [Thought for the day - JFK](https://masscasualties.com/2016/11/08/thought-for-the-day-5/) - A JFK quote that is perfect for election day to day 2016 - [Notes: Serving the Memory in Memoir](https://masscasualties.com/2015/07/12/notes-serving-the-memory-in-memoir/) - Readers of memoir are like the audience at a magic show, they're not merely there for the wonder of it all, they're also looking for the holes... - [AJ Verdelle - Revising Your Writing](https://masscasualties.com/2015/06/01/aj-verdelle-revising-your-writing/) - The best ways to revise your writing. MFA Notes: "The good shit wants to play with the good shit!" - Thomas Sayers Ellis. - [4 Ways to Spice Up Vegan Date Night](https://masscasualties.com/2015/05/27/4-ways-to-spice-up-your-vegan-date-night/) - Are you vegan/vegetarian? Could your date night use some spicing up? Then keep reading... - [6 Interesting Facts about the Iraq War](https://masscasualties.com/2015/05/10/6-interesting-facts-about-the-iraq-war/) - Interesting facts about the Iraq war (for the average reader). How long did the actual war last? Who are the people actually fighting in the War? ... - [Blackout Poetry: Veteran Suicides](https://masscasualties.com/2015/04/10/blackout-poetry-veteran-suicides/) - Blackout Poetry regarding PTSD and veteran suicides. The newspaper used was The Army Times. - [New Blog Design...](https://masscasualties.com/2015/03/25/new-blog-design/) - The new blog design is almost done! We should have it fully functional in another week, but for now you should be able to see all the great changes. Bringing the block back online is exciting. I'm going to be changing things up a little bit. I'll still be blogging about writing, ptsd, and veteran - [New Website - Beginning of 2015!](https://masscasualties.com/2014/12/01/new-website/) - Website Maintenance. I'll be working on the website and will be rolling out a new blog/site at the beginning of 2015. No updates until then. Sorry. In the meantime, please still shoot me a message if you need to contact me, or have any questions, especially regarding the military or PTSD. - [Graduated From Lesley University: MFA in Creative Writing](https://masscasualties.com/2014/07/15/graduated-from-lesley-university-mfa-in-creative-writing/) - So... I just graduated from Lesley University with an MFA in creative writing, and it looks like good times, and bad times, are ahead for this newly minted graduate. The Good: Being done with school is going to be great, in a sense. No more deadlines, no more reading books that someone else chooses for me, - [Warrior Writers Weekend](https://masscasualties.com/2014/06/22/warrior-writers-weekend/) - Had a great time with the guys and girls from Warrior Writers this weekend. The newest Warrior Writer book will be coming out soon (a collection of poetry and essays from Iraq and Afghanistan veterans). I've got two poems appearing in the book and I'll post here when it's available for sale! - [My Daughter Pooped on Me](https://masscasualties.com/2014/04/27/my-daughter-pooped-on-me/) - So…my daughter pooped on me yesterday, which I hear is common to parents, which made me realize that every1 in the world, all 7 billion of us, have pooped on at least one person in our lives. Good for us! It’s these shared experiences which bring us closer together. Just something to think about. - [My Writing Process](https://masscasualties.com/2014/04/22/my-writing-process/) - Some friends in my grad school program are doing a “My Writing Process” blog tour and it looks like I’m up (check out their links at the end). 1. What am I working on? My thesis for grad school. It’s a 50,000 word postwar memoir. Also, a few screenplays with friends. Some poetry here - [The Intertwining of Music and War: Jack Leroy Tueller](https://masscasualties.com/2014/03/01/the-intertwining-of-music-and-war-jack-leroy-tueller/) - ) - [R.I.P. Nelson Mandela](https://masscasualties.com/2013/12/05/r-i-p-nelson-mandela/) - Nelson Mandela, one of the greatest men of modern times. His autobiography Long Walk To Freedom is one my favorite books, and some might recall its influence on me in Iraq, and its reference in Mass Casualties. His death is a great loss. - [New Writer for Good Men Project](https://masscasualties.com/2013/11/12/new-writer-for-good-men-project/) - Hey guys! I've been hired as the new editor for the War & Veterans section of the Good Men Project. I'll be running some good articles there (and a few oldies from here as well, seeing if they can get another life) but I'll be looking for anyone who wants to add some submissions! Don't - [Vegan Diet for Rheumatoid Arthritis](https://masscasualties.com/2013/11/01/vegan-diet-for-rheumatoid-arthritis/) - The immune system attacks healthy tissue when an autoimmune disorder is present. Pain, swelling and stiffness result from the assault on the lining of the joints that occurs when Rheumatoid arthritis (RA) is present. A link between RA and diet has not been established clearly and there are not official guidelines for it but there - [Favorite Quote on Literature](https://masscasualties.com/2013/10/13/favorite-quote-on-literature/) - Here's my favorite quote on literature: - [Baby Girl!](https://masscasualties.com/2013/09/23/baby-girl/) - Just wanted to give an update that the girlfriend is pregnant and we're having a baby girl! Super stoked! - [Style, Ties, and Helping Veterans](https://masscasualties.com/2013/09/16/style-ties-and-helping-veterans/) - Several days ago I received and email from Antonio Centeno, he's a former Marine and men's style consultant. Antonio has started a veteran suicide charity drive (he created military inspired ties, and each one sold, the profits go to helping veterans with suicide) he asked me to help spread the word. Here's his video: [tube]http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=JyxHMDAbEOk[/tube] - [Check out: Warrior Writers](https://masscasualties.com/2013/08/19/check-out-warrior-writers/) - All you vets out there need to go check out Warrior Writers. I don’t think I've actually ever wrote about them on here before. Well here goes. They’re a great organization that helps veterans write about their wartime experiences. For an Interdisciplinary Studies (I.S.) part of my grad program at Lesley University last semester I - [PTSD - Success Stories](https://masscasualties.com/2013/05/21/ptsd-success-stories/) - Throughout the years I've received hundreds, upon hundreds, of email from people asking questions about PTSD. From what to do about it for themselves, to friends, husbands, wives, sons, daughters, etc. And throughout the years I've answered all emails personally with my own thoughts on what each situation calls for, and have written several blog - [Shit People Say About Women in Combat - Videos](https://masscasualties.com/2013/04/15/shit-people-say-about-women-in-combat-videos/) - I got an email from the creator of the funny Youtube video "Shit Civilians Say to Veterans," informing me that he just posted some new videos about "Shit People Say about Women in Combat," I thought I'd sure here for all who haven't already seen them. Shit People Say about Women in Combat [tube]http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=k27imgQl3xQ&feature=youtu.be[/tube] Women - [Best Online Original Series](https://masscasualties.com/2013/03/14/best-online-original-series/) - It seems as though, lately, everyone's been coming out with their own original online series. I'm always curious about them, just to see what's out there; but not many of them seem to amount to anything worthwhile. BUT... recently I came across a new series called First Dates With Toby Harris...and I love it. It's - [What to do if your Yahoo Email Account Gets Hacked!](https://masscasualties.com/2013/03/05/what-to-do-if-your-yahoo-email-account-gets-hacked/) - Recently my Yahoo email account was hacked (sorry for anyone who got a spam email) it's been happening more and more lately to friends and now it's finally happened to me. It's an awful feeling to know that you've been hacked and all your contacts--business, and friends--have been sent links to porn sites (funny story - [Vegan Comedian - Vegan Alcoholics (stand up comedy)](https://masscasualties.com/2013/02/26/vegan-comedian-vegan-alcoholics-stand-up-comedy/) - Another comedy video for your viewing pleasure, this one is about those pesky vegan alcoholics. Vegan Alcoholics - Joke [tube]http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Hlp3wFos4Zo[/tube] Related Posts: How To Be A Stand Up Comedian How to tell when the meat has gone bad - Joke A Follow up to The Vegan Comedian - [Vegan and Vegetarian Jokes - Vegan Abortions](https://masscasualties.com/2013/02/10/vegan-and-vegetarian-jokes-the-vegan-comedian-vegan-abortions/) - I've been doing some vegan stand up comedy; I'm going to be breaking the jokes up individually and posting them on here--plus a few bonus jokes, too! Vegan Abortions - Joke [tube]http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0iJFi7hlH2Q[/tube] Related Posts: How To Be A Stand Up Comedian How to tell when the meat has gone bad - Joke A Vegan Comedian Follow - [The Transition from Military to Civilian](https://masscasualties.com/2013/02/02/the-transition-from-military-to-civilian/) - Imagine being away for a long time, in a place that doesn’t even resemble the world you grew up in. It used to be a feather pillow, jeans that fit just right and the smell of fresh cut grass that meant you were home. Now you’ve dedicated yourself to being a soldier, bravely and lovingly - [Vegan and Vegetarian Jokes - Vegan Comedy](https://masscasualties.com/2013/01/29/vegan-and-vegetarian-jokes-vegan-comedy/) - I've been doing some vegan stand up comedy; I'm going to be breaking the jokes up individually and posting them on here--plus a few bonus jokes, too! How To Tell When Meat Has Gone Bad - Joke [tube]http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=e_3jOnxGxKA[/tube] Related Posts: How To Be A Stand Up Comedian A Vegan Comedian Follow Up Post - [PTSD and Veteran Suicide in 2013](https://masscasualties.com/2013/01/20/ptsd-and-veteran-suicide-in-2013/) - So the statistics just came out and 2012 was the highest year so far in veteran suicides. The number have constantly been going up for the past decade with each subsequent year the new highest year for veteran suicides. On the same note, two of the most popular posts on my website have been posts - [What Veteran's Day Is Really About](https://masscasualties.com/2012/11/10/what-veterans-day-is-really-about/) - All Gave Some, and Some Gave All... Me and Raphael served together in Iraq. This is us visiting Arlington National Cemetary where our brothers in arms are buried. The graves are all from soldiers of Our generation, not long ago, from some long forgotten war. Some of them were probably vets who went through our hospital doors, - [SMART TIPS TO EAT HEALTHY ON BUDGET](https://masscasualties.com/2012/11/09/smart-tips-to-eat-healthy-on-budget/) - Now-a-days, as there is an increase in the price of essential goods it became very challenging to eat healthy on a budget. It is very essential to eat nutritious food with secure diet to live healthier. Consuming nourishing food on financial plan is a tricky but not impossible. Making and choosing the best options will - [Got Milk?](https://masscasualties.com/2012/10/14/got-milk/) - I was asked to share this by LearnStuff.com. Very interesting stuff... - [German War Poem: Translated by: Alexa Fleckenstein](https://masscasualties.com/2012/10/08/german-war-poem-translated-by-alexa-fleckenstein/) - A few weeks ago, I had the opportunity to talk with author Alexa Fleckenstein. And somewhere, amongst our many topics of discussion, she began talking about an old German war poem, and given my background, she insisted on sharing the poem with me; and since she could not find an English translation, she translated it herself. I figured - [Profile Piece: Vegan Dad Interview](https://masscasualties.com/2012/09/30/profile-piece-veg-dad/) - This week, instead of doing a typical blog entry, I decided to do a quick interview with John Potter. He’s a father, vegan, and blogger at: VegDad.com. What’s great about John’s story is that he’s a man who turned his life around, and it all started when he changed his diet. Tell me a little - [Is The World Becoming More or Less Vegan/Vegetarian Friendly?](https://masscasualties.com/2012/09/14/is-the-world-becoming-less-or-more-veganvegetarian-friendly/) - I recently read two interesting articles about vegan/vegetarianism. The first appeared in the UK's Guardian, and it regarded scientific projections that the whole world will have to be vegetarian by 2050. "There will not be enough water available on current croplands to produce food for the expected 9 billion population in 2050 if we follow current trends - [My Trip To The 9/11 Memorial in NYC - With Pictures.](https://masscasualties.com/2012/09/11/my-trip-to-the-911-memorial-in-nyc-pictures/) - A few months back I got to take a trip to NYC and get a private tour of the World Trade Center memorial in NYC. It was an intense experience, and I was accompanied by a close friend that I'd fought with in Iraq , so the exeperience was all the more etheral. I thought I'd - [The Vegan Comedian](https://masscasualties.com/2012/09/01/the-vegan-comedian/) - If you've been following this blog for a while you may know that I've tried my hand at stand up comedy once or twice, and it was a disaster, but I've slowly been working on a comeback. Expect some new LIVE videos to be coming soon. I've been rounding out a solid routine about life as - [Restore Warriors - Wounded Warrior Project](https://masscasualties.com/2012/08/21/restore-warriors-wounded-warrior-project/) - There's a great website that I just heard about: Restore Warriors. It's a place for veterans to get annonymous help for PTSD : there's online help and a free self assessment, and a lot of other really helpful links: http://www.restorewarriors.org/ [tube]http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=cqzn1d_QmFM&feature=player_embedded[/tube] - [Stress and Depression: Likely Causes for Drastic Weight Loss](https://masscasualties.com/2012/08/14/stress-and-depression-likely-causes-for-drastic-weight-loss/) - Drastic weight loss is not always due to a physical illness. Sometimes, it could be caused by certain mood disorders. These disorders possibly root from a mental illness, which affects weight. Two of the most common mental illnesses are stress and depression. Stress We face stressors constantly. It can come in many forms: stress from - [VA Home Loans: Benefitting Our Nations Heroes](https://masscasualties.com/2012/08/01/va-home-loans-benefitting-our-nations-heroes/) - For nearly 70 years, the VA Home Loan program has provided service members and veterans with the opportunity of affordable home financing. And with the wake of the subprime mortgage crisis, the last zero-down program has thrived more than ever. The VA home loan program offers veterans and service members one of the best lending - [Jerry Seinfeld Stand Up Comedy About the Wars in Iraq and Afghanistan](https://masscasualties.com/2012/07/30/jerry-seinfeld-stand-up-comedy-about-the-wars-in-iraq-and-afghanistan/) - I'm a big Jerry Seinfeld fan, so I was surprised that I only now came across his routine about the wars in Iraq and Afghanistan. Good stuff. Or, as Banyan would say, "It's gold Jerry, gold!" [tube]http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=DyFeXFGFuTE&feature=related[/tube] - [The Meaning of Hooah](https://masscasualties.com/2012/07/17/the-meaning-of-hooah/) - [Hilarious Video For First Time Authors and Struggling Writers](https://masscasualties.com/2012/07/01/hilarious-video-for-first-time-authors-and-struggling-writers/) - Saw this video, and loved it. I know all you editors, agents, writers, and publishers out there will love it, too. [tube]hthttp://www.youtube.com/watch?v=c9fc-crEFDw[/tube] - [O.A.R. - War Song Video](https://masscasualties.com/2012/06/25/o-a-r-war-song-video/) - [Came Across this and Wanted to share--great video, and great cause.] Since September 11th, more than 1.8 million Americans, or less than 1 percent of the population, have served in the wars in Iraq and Afghanistan. But for far too many, coming home from war has been a challenge. Today, veterans are facing new battles - [Special Introduction to the Landmark Forum for Veterans in NYC](https://masscasualties.com/2012/06/20/special-introduction-to-the-landmark-forum-for-veterans-in-nyc/) - On Wednesday, June 27, an introduction to The Landmark Forum will be held in New York City for military veterans and their friends / families / communities. The Landmark Forum is a 3.5-day seminar centering on a unique and seldom-studied area of practical philosophy known as “ontology.” In independent research, more than 94% of participants - [Update on MFA and Personal Statements](https://masscasualties.com/2012/06/19/update-on-mfa-and-personal-statements/) - A few months ago, I posted that I was applying to various grad school MFA programs; and after spending weeks researching how to write a good grad school personal statement, I wrote mine, and then wrote a blog post about how to write a personal statement. (Five Tips to Writing an MFA Personal Statement). Well, for an - [America's Got Talent - War Hero Brings Crowd to Tears](https://masscasualties.com/2012/06/05/americas-got-talent-war-hero-brings-crowd-to-tears/) - Update: Apparently Timothy Poe lied about his service record. He was only in Afghanistan for a month and was never injured. You can read more about it here: Timothy Poe Lied About Service Record. Original blog post: I was watching America's Got Talent the other night, and there was a great segment with Timothy Poe. - [Shit Civilians Say to Veterans](https://masscasualties.com/2012/06/01/shit-civilians-say-to-veterans/) - Joining the Internet Meme of "Shit People Say..." a bunch of veterans made a hilarious, and often true, video of shit that civilians say to veterans. Check the video out. [tube]http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=T4Esni1RbwU[/tube] - [Vegan Infant and her Grandmother...](https://masscasualties.com/2012/05/23/vegan-infant-and-her-grandmother/) - Just read this funny advice article and watned to share it. A grandmother wanted to give her granddaughter some non-vegan food. It ended up taking a weird, funny, sad turn. Let me know your thoughts in the comments section. Was the grandmother right or was the daughter-in-law right? Emily Yoffe, aka Dear Prudence, is on - [MilBloggies Award - Finalist](https://masscasualties.com/2012/05/20/milbloggies-award-finalist/) - MassCasualties.com was nominated for a military blogging award in the category of Veteran's blog. It was a finalist but another great military blog won instead. Congrats to the rest of the Mil Blog winners and finalists! - [Front Row Literary](https://masscasualties.com/2012/05/15/front-row-literary/) - New Write up of Mass Casualties over at Front Row Literary Magazine: Click Here. - [Can't Give This War Away - Interview with War Correspondent Nathan S. Webster](https://masscasualties.com/2012/05/02/cant-give-this-war-away-interview-with-war-correspondent-nathan-s-webster/) - The following is an interview with Nathan S. Webster. Nathan is an Army veteran and served in the first Iraq war. He was a journalist during the second Iraq war and was embedded with the 1st/505th Parachute Infantry Regiment and the 82nd Airborne Division. He's got an amazing story to tell and chapters from his war memoir are - [Interview with Lindsay Nixon the Happy Herbivore - Part 2](https://masscasualties.com/2012/04/25/interview-with-lindsay-nixon-the-happy-herbivore-part-2/) - Lindsay Nixon is a chef and the author of two vegan cookbooks: The Habby Herbivore and Everyday Happy Herbivore (and a third one is on the way: Happy Herbivore Abroad). You can follow her blog at: HappyHerbivore.com. Q: Your second book was recently released which is another great cookbook, Everyday Happy Herbivore, and I know - [Interview with Lindsay Nixon the Happy Herbivore](https://masscasualties.com/2012/04/14/interview-with-lindsay-nixon-the-happy-herbivore/) - Lindsay Nixon is a chef and the author of two vegan cookbooks: The Habby Herbivore and Everyday Happy Herbivore (and a third one is on the way: Happy Herbivore Abroad). You can follow her blog at: HappyHerbivore.com. Q: Your first book, The Happy Herbivore, features over 175 healthy vegan recipes, which is a huge number - [The Vegan Song - Official Acoustic Version](https://masscasualties.com/2012/04/09/the-vegan-song-official-acoustic-version/) - The Newest video on the Mass Casualties Youtube Channel That's not me in the video but I helped write the song and produce the video (Feel Free to Share...) [tube]http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Z11KBIaJ9c0[/tube] - [Landmark Forum Video's From Veteran's](https://masscasualties.com/2012/03/22/landmark-forum-videos-from-veterans/) - I've had a few posts about the Landmark Forum, my first was a thorough review, and the second, most recent one, talked about how Landmark is holding free forum's for Veteran's. Well, recently, I came across some videos with veteran's talking about their experiences with Landmark and I thought it'd be relevant to share. The first video - [Issues Surrounding Veterans and Prisoners of War - Guest Post](https://masscasualties.com/2012/03/19/issues-surrounding-veterans-and-prisoners-of-war-guest-post/) - One of the possible subjects in writing military essays is the issues that surround veterans and prisoners of war. There are quite a many issue involving veterans and POWs, which should be addressed not only by military essays and reports but also of their respective governments. Veterans and POWs often get special attention from their - [Me and My Personal Statement - Guest Post](https://masscasualties.com/2012/03/17/me-and-my-personal-statement-guest-post/) - Looking back at the past, one of my dreams when I was a tenth-grader was to enter a prestigious college in the country and study medicine. Back then, my choices were Cambridge, Oxford and Imperial College. I’m now a student at a good medical school, although it might not be as great as the schools - [INTRODUCTION TO THE LANDMARK FORUM FOR VETERANS](https://masscasualties.com/2012/03/08/introduction-to-the-landmark-forum-for-veterans/) - Where: 317A W. 33rd St. (in Manhattan—33rd and 8th Ave near Penn Station), New York, NY When: Monday, March 26, 2012 at 7:00 pm - 10:00 pm (all guests are requested to arrive by 6:45 pm) Cost: Free of charge The Landmark Forum is a 3.5-day seminar centering on a unique and seldom-studied area of - [20 Ways to Improve Your Mood and Enjoy Your Life](https://masscasualties.com/2011/12/27/20-ways-to-improve-your-mood-and-enjoy-your-life/) - We’ve all had those days when we “woke up on the wrong side of the bed,” and we just couldn’t help but be miserable. Sometimes, this mood will last days, or even weeks, and it begins to take over our lives. With so many potential causes of stress (i.e. job, family, finances, etc.) it can - [Medal of Honor Recipient Leroy Petry](https://masscasualties.com/2011/07/15/medal-of-honor-recipient-leroy-petry/) - Jon Stewart just had an awesome interview with Sergeant Leroy Petry. Sergeant Petry is the latest, living, recipient of the Medal of Honor. A very brave and honorable soldier, he has an amazing story to tell. Whether you agree or disagree with the war, is moot. What's amazing about his story is the amount of - [Allergies: Neti Pot, EFT, Vitamin C, Local Honey and Allergen Removers - Update](https://masscasualties.com/2011/06/28/allergies-neti-pot-eft-vitamin-c-local-honey-and-allergen-removers-update/) - So, I've been committed to getting rid of my allergies for the past two weeks, and here's what I've come up with. I decided the best approach to take care of something is to do the burning head approach. (Think of a person with their hair on fire, they'll do whatever it takes to put - [Allergies: Neti Pot, EFT, Vitamin C, Local Honey and Allergen Removers](https://masscasualties.com/2011/06/07/allergies/) - A lot of people came back from Iraq with a lot of different problems; some had PTSD, some had a TBI, and for me, I came back from Iraq and had allergies--had never had them before, and now I get them every summer. I've decided that this summer I'm really going to get to the - [New Youtube Video](https://masscasualties.com/2011/06/05/new-youtube-video/) - [tube]http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Rdwmuh1mjU4[/tube] - [Afghanistan - War](https://masscasualties.com/2011/05/20/afghanistan-war/) - It's hard to believe, that will all the coverage of The Terminator's illegitimate child, Katie Couric leaving evening new and Newt Gingrich running for office, that there's a war going on, but apparently there is. 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