[September 4, 2025] One lesson I got from my childhood was that most lies I was told were told to me by other children, usually, unintentionally. Typically, these lies were funny snippets of misinformation. We did try our best to give out what we all thought was either a cautionary or advisory “fact.” The reason for many of… Read More »
[September 3, 2025] Today marks the 12th anniversary of the start of my leadership blog. It’s certainly been a journey and one that I’m satisfied sufficiently to say it was worth the effort. My writing is better, more concise, and direct. And, I learned a heck of a lot. Those are good and a worthy goals. For today,… Read More »
[September 2, 2025] Never betray your team. The idea of loyalty is as ancient as a human association, although it is often revealed in its opposite (disloyalty, betrayal, ingratitude). The world’s greatest thinkers have studied the notion of human commitments, whether to God or each other, and they regard loyalty as a remarkable virtue worthy of true wonder.… Read More »
[September 1, 2025] Andy Ngo is a journalist best known for reporting on American antifa in the Portland, Oregon area. In a recent article, he attempts to explain why there are so many trans mass shooters. In an appearance with Newsmax after the Minneapolis trans mass shooting at a Catholic Church, he highlights five such incidents; a phenomenon… Read More »
[August 24, 2025] In only a couple of weeks, there will be a series of activities that commemorate the 50th anniversary of the end of the Vietnam War. Consider this a special invitation to thank Vietnam Veterans. Everyone is welcome, regardless of age, sex, background, religion, or any self-imposed category. Beginning Tuesday, September 16th at noon, the Vietnam… Read More »
[August 22, 2025] When I first saw the bodycam footage of police officers arresting two entitled, drunk women at an upscale Rhode Island restaurant, I knew what would happen next. Most satisfyingly, they were handcuffed and charged. One claimed her entitlement by proclaiming, “I’m an AG.” Repeating “I’m an AG” at least a dozen times represents an attitude… Read More »
[August 19, 2025] A local newspaper owner called to request a 300-word or less article on ”something about WW2” and with a short timeline. I pulled that something together, just getting under the word limit. I’ve copied it for comment. I want some input, so have at it. The title of my article is the title of this… Read More »
[August 17, 2025] There has been an extraordinary amount of national news these past few weeks, and the number of political and cultural memes have exploded. I’m limiting today’s pictures/memes to less than 50 just to keep the site from lagging. ———— Please read my books: “55 Rules for a Good Life,” on Amazon (link here). “Our Longest… Read More »
[August 16, 2025] Ordinarily, I don’t get involved in diplomacy as that is the purview of the Diplomatic Corps, the Department of State, and Flag Officers. I would get involved from the sidelines in what is commonly called “grain diplomacy.” This term has historically been used to refer to the strategic use of grain exports or imports by… Read More »
[August 15, 2025] In a shocking article, Edward Ring tells of the impending crash of Western civilization because of the simple truth that we aren’t having enough kids. A seismic demographic shift from below-replacement-level births means our way of life is disappearing. This will be a hard reality for the West. East Asia has it much worse, and… Read More »