[May 23, 2022] Just as luck would have it, my wife treated me to a trip to Lancaster, PA, to see the Biblical play “David” at the Sight & Sound Theater. The play was the best I have ever experienced. In the past, I saw many plays on Broadway in Manhattan, NY – the most professional performances found… Read More »
[May 16, 2022] We rarely have the honor today of speaking with WWII veterans. Nearly all have passed away, with only 240,000 still alive of the 16 million who served. The War was the deadliest of all wars, lasting about six years and causing 70-85 million deaths worldwide. It was the greatest generation who served, but we are… Read More »
[May 4, 2022] It has been my position, always, that the greatest Civil Rights issue of the 21st Century is the protection of the unborn. There is no greater noble cause than to stand with the innocent, to protect them from harm and death. Two days ago, we were alerted to the ‘leak’ of a U.S. Supreme Court… Read More »
[April 11, 2022] Growing up, we learned some simple ways of showing respect. Some were basic, like saying “please” and “thank you.” Others took a little longer to learn, such as good table manners, listening properly to what others have to say, keeping your promises, offering to assist others, and apologizing when we are wrong. “You can easily… Read More »
[April 3, 2022] Yesterday, I had the pleasure to attend an open house on a new equine Therapeutic Riding Center in a small town near where I live. The event was advertised for all who wished to be part of an effort to expand horse riding for those who may need that extra level of care. I was… Read More »
[March 31, 2022] The idea that our family can positively impact the military is a long-held view by senior military leaders. Why that is so is something I will explore. I’m often asked about my own views on the family and how family life affects the quality and success of military service members. “The true soldier fights not… Read More »
[March 28, 2022] I’ve always believed that the redeeming value of movies is more than their immediate entertainment value. Movies can teach us worthy lessons. Once, I posed the question, “Can we learn leadership from a movie?”1 Modern movies, however, disappoint … and I’m sure most of us would agree. I am convinced that some of the best… Read More »
[March 18, 2022] I remember reading a book when I was a mere 17 years old. I thought it would be boring, but I was wrong. Titled “A Soldier’s Story,” it was a behind-the-scenes eyewitness account of WWII. Written by U.S. Army General Omar Bradley, known to us all as the Soldiers’ General, his story is the story… Read More »
[March 8, 2022] I have a granddaughter who lives in Colorado and, like many young children, is a big fan of the Disney movie Frozen (2013). And, like many today, we are struggling to explain the events happening in the Ukraine to our families in such a way that we do not hide the realities of war but… Read More »
[March 6, 2022] My wife yelled over to me yesterday and said, “Hey, take a look at this guy!” I was working on an article for a local newspaper (on how military veterans are treated). I stopped typing to listen to her. “This guy Dan Ball has a show on OANN called Hungry Heroes; you might want to… Read More »