[October 8, 2025] There is no denying that Hamas invaded Israel with the intent to murder, torture, and decapitate Jews in their twisted genocide ambitions. Yet, despite their ongoing evil in our time, Hamas continues to be supported by Western Leftist elites. Scott Johnson, in a well-written article, quotes William Shirer in the foreword of The Rise and… Read More »
[October 7, 2025] Ever since the first battle among humans, the best lesson of winning was to have the leader present, front and center. As a kid, I learned while touring Civil War battlefields that great leadership happens by that leader being there. At the most famous battles, the most senior Army Generals were on the battlefield, leading… Read More »
[October 5, 2025] Several lessons learned came from our first few days in the Iraq War. We had too many meetings with too many people to get things done efficiently or effectively. And, yet there was a need for additional planning to ensure success when we occupied an expanded combat footprint. At the same time, we learned about… Read More »
[October 4, 2025] Can money and possessions truly make you happy? Yes. Keep in mind that money and opportunity are similar, and if you’re wise, having more opportunity can be even better. However, once you have enough money to keep bill collectors at bay, more money doesn’t seem to improve your well-being. Most of us believe that if… Read More »
[October 3, 2025] Yesterday, a Muslim attacked people at a local synagogue in Manchester, England. The picture is a bit blurry, but it looks like someone with an explosive belt, a knife, and appears to be “Middle Eastern.” The U.K. Daily Mail references the photo in the header of this article. This is how Sky News reported on… Read More »
[October 2, 2025] As a product myself of the Louisiana educational system in the 1950s and 60s, I can attest to the abysmal rates of reading and arithmetic achievement. Mississippi and Louisiana were competitors in the race to the bottom in national education. However, things have turned around, and we have what is known as the Mississippi Reading… Read More »
[September 30, 2025] I’ve had plenty of bad leaders in my 40 years in the Army, and one thing I’ve learned is that sometimes it’s beneficial to work for a bad leader. What that means is that experiencing poor leadership can help us understand what to avoid in the future. That’s how we learn and improve. For all… Read More »
[September 27, 2025] I was sitting in the veterinarian’s waiting room to have my dog, Bella, have a blood draw. Amazingly, the room is crowded and there are another four Yellow Labs there, looking friendly. I’ve been thinking recently about lessons learned from the twentieth century, which should be obvious, but they are not. Few are as visible… Read More »
[September 26, 2025] Earlier this week, President Donald Trump gave his fifth speech at the United Nations headquarters in New York City. I admit to a bias about the UN. For decades, I had to work with UN representatives. I don’t like them because they are bureaucrats who, at best, get in the way of trying to prevent… Read More »
[September 25, 2025] At some point in Junior High School, students in my hometown were tested for their IQ, and the results were sent home to parents. I presume the purpose was to set future expectations and channel those students into the educational track most suited to their capabilities. With an IQ of 88, I was tracked into… Read More »