Lost in the Desert

It's like 'dessert,' but with one 's,' because it sucks.

six foot skinny

six foot skinny
Location
Minneapolis, Minnesota, USA
Birthday
July 28
Title
First Chief Layabout in charge of Lounging
Company
The Man
Bio
Six Foot Skinny recently returned from his second (and last) tour in Iraq, where he was stationed in Baghdad as a squad leader in a bridge company. He writes about his tours and life on the other side of them.

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Salon.com
March 01, 2010 04:51PM
“Wow guys. Thanks, as always, for reading and caring. It has meant a lot to know that I have this whole crew of people I've never met pulling for me t…”
About: Home.
February 20, 2010 12:14AM
“Thanks again all, it's so good to know I have so many positive vibes coming my way from this community. I will be writing from Wisconsin, but I don't…”
About: One step closer to home.
February 12, 2010 09:51AM
“I have always agreed that you guys at home have it worse than we do "at the front." Whatever that means anymore. You have a consciousness o…”
About: What It Ain't
February 09, 2010 04:07PM
“Well-put Pokey - I'm sure your daddy did something, somewhere to deserve you. ;)”
About: Pokey awake now.
February 08, 2010 11:06AM
“Rated for the celestial cocksucker.”
About: Confessions of a Male Slut- Part III-Near Death on the Pass
February 07, 2010 08:29AM
“Looks like I missed the party, oh well. Methinks a flight from where I am to where you all went might have broken the bank. I was with you in spirit.…”
About: Attention All OS Men--The Boys Night Out-You Have to Come
February 06, 2010 01:26PM
“Spudman - seen you around, don't know that I've ever read your stuff. Hooked and rated...”
About: Confessions of a Male Slut- Part II
February 05, 2010 11:57AM
“Hey thanks everybody! Glad to see you're all still here - except Floyd. Sigh. I am indeed short, and I can't wait to take you with me on this post-A…”
About: Short.
February 05, 2010 06:18AM
“Took a month off, but I'm back! Hope you all didn't burn the house down while I was gone...”
About: Short.
January 11, 2010 08:38AM
“Et tu, Worthington?”
About: My Real Identity
January 09, 2010 03:20AM
“So I was an American Studies major, and as such, have been trained to turn a critical eye towards pop culture. I think this thread is a fascinating wi…”
About: Think Before You Comment
January 09, 2010 01:37AM
“Had a dreaded regular substitute teacher at my Catholic grade school that bathed in Georgio. You could tell the instant she stepped in the door - and…”
About: Emeraude: Never forget you're a woman....gagging repeatedly
January 09, 2010 01:32AM
“Weird. I was never really got into Cartouche, so I had no reason to suspect anything. I do think it's remarkable that you garnered TWO devoted follow…”
About: Mistaken Identity?
January 09, 2010 01:16AM
“A nice look inside a little tiny FOB in Iraq. Thanks for posting, and thanks to the Sergeant Major for a good tour.”
About: Live from FOB Grizzly
January 08, 2010 11:57AM
“With appreciation: What's the difference between God and a fighter pilot? God doesn't think he's (she's?) a fighter pilot... I think my favorite is…”
About: Three wars - always a pilot. My irritating father.
January 08, 2010 10:57AM
“Lovely tribute to a singular character. Just performed Blue Suede Shoes with some friends - it still rocks.”
About: Thinking of Elvis on His 75th Birthday
January 08, 2010 10:41AM
“Well, from a brave(?) Soldier who is writing, thank you - maybe someday I too can have such an illustrious collection of rejections. I have to say tho…”
About: My Closet, or, Where I'm Writing From
January 08, 2010 12:30AM
“I was counting in hair cuts, but this is WAY cooler. Thanks as usual. Skinny”
About: Supporting the Troops
January 07, 2010 09:32AM
“I've got my issues with the Catholic church, but there are priests out there who are some of the most amazing people I've ever met. Thanks for telling…”
About: The Priest and the Blogger: How OS Brought Joy to a Patient
January 06, 2010 01:56PM
“I've heard that huffing can result in macular degeneration and strange outbursts of facial hair. Just sayin'...”
About: By the Numbers
January 06, 2010 01:11PM
“Wow, look at all the love! For my part, sending cat-calls from the desert. Happy birthday and thanks again for all you do. Many of my favorites are…”
About: Happy Birthday Cat with Catnip
January 06, 2010 07:41AM
“Dude. You're cracked. All three (?) of you.”
About: I Am Not Floyd Elliot
January 06, 2010 07:31AM
“It's all been said, so I will just say thanks. Loved it - Clint's a lucky guy.”
About: Let Them In
January 06, 2010 01:40AM
“Thanks for the morning laugh Floyd. I too am fond of the number 5 and fine butter, although I'm a Lurpak guy as my lady is Danish. I just about lost…”
About: By the Numbers
January 04, 2010 02:26PM
“Rita, you're making me blush. I'm not used to that kind of language ;o) Spotted, you're welcome any time - in fact you can have my seat! Thanks for cou…”
About: Oh dark-thirty.
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