[April 12, 2026] John Wayne rode his horse like he owned the whole prairie, and folks still talk about the quiet strength he brought to every role. His characters didn’t whine or make a big show when trouble came knocking. They squared their shoulders, kept their word, and got the job done. That’s stoicism, cowboy style; facing the… Read More »
[April 11, 2026] The “zombie apocalypse” has surged in popularity through films, TV shows like The Walking Dead, video games, and survivalist fiction. What began as niche horror now symbolizes societal fears. But, can we really learn any lessons from this trend. Beyond entertainment, it offers practical life lessons: prepare for crises, build skills and community, cultivate resilience,… Read More »
[April 2, 2026] People can write the story of who they were and who they are now. But preparing yourself for the Army and being all you can be means that you can also write the story of your future. If you are taking care of yourself, starting with the right attitude, recognizing your worth, and understanding that… Read More »
[April 1, 2026] In the United States Army, the “battle buddy” concept pairs every Soldier with a designated partner for mutual support. This pairing begins in basic training and extends into operational units, creating a bond of accountability. Soldiers are trained to watch each other’s backs in every environment—from live-fire ranges to combat zones. The system is not… Read More »
[March 30, 2026] It’s happening all across the nation. The latest casualty is the San Francisco school system just admitted their big equity experiment failed. For those reading this website, this should come as no surprise. On March 25, 2026, the school board voted 4-3 to bring back eighth-grade algebra. They had removed it in 2014 to make… Read More »
[March 24, 2026] G Plus Animation YouTube videos are short animated stories featuring Veronika assertively handling rude customers, toxic bosses, unfair policies, and workplace chaos in corporate settings. These videos attract millions of views because viewers see their own frustrations played out and resolved, providing immediate emotional satisfaction as she is shown confronting toxic management. The character Veronica… Read More »
[March 22, 2026] Occasionally, I come across an old book or article that feels relevant to today’s world. I’ve encountered this man before, and now I want to share some of his ideas. In his influential 1931 article “Building a Personality,” Harry Emerson Fosdick DD challenged the popular idea that personality is something you build and then finish. … Read More »
[March 21, 2026] Here’s a lesson from my early Army days that I learned the hard way. Those who were the best Soldiers, those with strength and character, and those who seemed to always have an easier time in both training and combat, were the ones who had developed deep mental resilience. As an unprepared recruit, I was… Read More »
[March 20, 2026] In Letters to My Granddaughter, I wrote about my childhood in the Deep South during the 1950s and 1960s. That experience was eye-opening, revealing who I was through my thoughts and actions. Ultimately, I was creating something for my granddaughter—and all my grandchildren—to help them understand what their grandfather went through as a kid. Write… Read More »
[March 18, 2026] A grizzled, old Army Sergeant once gave me food for thought before I enlisted, though I didn’t grasp it then. He said I’d become a different person as a Soldier, and that would require a lot from me. If you plan on joining the U.S. Army, you’ll sacrifice much of who you are today to… Read More »