[April 2, 2020] Today, I have a little lighthearted story to tell. A friend of mine from Chicago wrote me the other day to pass along an interesting story about a retired British Navy Admiral. The admiral was approaching the age of 80 and wanted a young person to help out around the house, engage in basic health… Read More »
[March 30, 2020] I do not write enough about cowardice, nor about treason. It is my sincere belief that both behaviors demonstrate an inherent, elemental weakness in all humans. In the religious world, we call these weaknesses by the name “sin.” And while these transgressions against others are odious, some are worse than others. My question is, “What… Read More »
[March 27, 2020] In my previous post yesterday on Union Aims about the U.S. Civil War, I wrote that Union aims. U.S. President Abraham Lincoln made it clear that any surrender terms of the South must be to preserve the Union and a pledge of equality for freed slaves. Today, I will address Confederate aims and how they… Read More »
[March 27, 2020] I grew up in the Deep South. Living in Arkansas, Louisiana, and Texas with all my family relatives nearby gave me a common understanding of the U.S. Civil War. But that shared understanding, I later learned, did not agree with mainstream thinking. One must note that feelings about the Civil War run deep in Southerners,… Read More »
[March 26, 2020] It has been said that among the most important lessons of history is that we do not learn very much from the lessons of history. On July 3, 1990, I was standing at the Copse of Trees on the Gettysburg Historical Battlefield with several U.S. Army officers. We were part of a Staff Ride to… Read More »
[March 22, 2020] When disasters strike, there is often confusion, distorted information, and sometimes panic. Stupidity is also one of the inevitable results. Friday morning, I watched New York Gov. Cuomo lay out his plan – a good plan – to slow the spread of the Coronavirus in his state. Most of what he said made sense, but… Read More »
[March 1, 2020] Like all little boys, I was fascinated by a military last stand. The tales told to me by WWII, and Korean War soldiers were a part of my growing up, and they help instill in me a sense of duty, honor, and courage. Today, I will highlight one of the most vivid last stands in… Read More »
[January 10, 2020] Two Saturdays ago, a call went out to local people in my community that a military veteran was to be buried soon, and there were no relatives to claim the body. A short time later in a driving, cold rainstorm over 200 people turned out to be at the grave site of a fallen comrade. … Read More »
[January 1, 2020] Welcome to the New Year 2020, where we will surely see an increase in violence, crime, drug use, and yet great hope. I say “great hope” because there are men like Jack Wilson who gives us hope that there are good people who will adopt responsibility and do what is right, at the right time… Read More »
[December 27, 2019] In December 1944, citizens all across the United States were holding their collective breath. The war in Europe was not over, but it seemed to be winding down. The allies were at ease, well a bit at easy anyway. It was winter, and Germany had not launched a winter military campaign since Frederick the Great… Read More »