[September 13, 2026] One of the huge advantages of living in a mostly rural area is the patriotism of its citizens. Yesterday morning, Galloway Township in New Jersey put on a “Salute to Veterans” in their Veterans’ Memorial Park. The day was perfect: good weather, high turnout, plenty of food (dogs and burgers), and the local Elks of… Read More »
[September 11, 2026] On September 11, 2001, nineteen men hijacked four airliners, killing 2,977 people. Many will say we should never forget. But what should we never forget? Is it the 200 Americans who chose to leap to their deaths rather than be burned alive? Or the firefighters and police who rushed to the scene and died? Who?… Read More »
[September 9, 2026] Pound cake was my favorite. In the summer of 1983, I attended the Infantry Officer Course at Ft. Benning, GA. As part of this 200-man training company, one Second Lieutenant was known to us all as the connoisseur of C-Rations. Two hundred “second looies” (or “butter bars” as they are better known) were a sight… Read More »
[September 7, 2026] A man who works toward a higher goal in his life, a goal that requires sacrifice and struggle, will value himself and gain far more than someone who has been given everything. In a YouTube video published by @JeffSquare, a man shares his story of emancipation from food stamps and government assistance to true personal… Read More »
[September 4, 2026] As a small child, about 10 years of age, I received a push lawnmower for use to earn a few dollars and mowing our backyard. My hard lesson was delivered in a way that I still remain embarrassed about it, and it preceded me earning any money at all. This is how the story played… Read More »
[August 28, 2026] Here’s a fact. You don’t get to be your own conjured-up, colorful, funny person all the time. You have to go take what you can to be normal and predictable. So begins Prof. Jordan Peterson giving his thoughts on how to live a life that is not too destructive. His advice: do what others do.… Read More »
[August 24, 2026] What I have always found fascinating about the Bible is its uncanny and extraordinary insights into human nature, as well as its teaching on basic leadership. One such section of the Bible helps us understand an important lesson. Bear with me, as I have copied one pertinent passage from the New Testament in the book… Read More »
[August 22, 2026] I’ve been a rally racing fan since the day I saw my first race in West Germany back in 1975. I was hooked. But I’m sure if you asked me why I was drawn to it, perhaps there was no way I could explain it. Today, I’m highlighting European Rally Racing, a true manly sport.… Read More »
[August 20, 2026] Traveling in our car was an adventure for us kids. It was a rare treat, but there was a problem. My Dad was a smoker. He eventually gave up smoking after his quadruple bypass (I was in college by that time); his heart had taken a beating from that unhealthy habit. But us kids also… Read More »
[August 16, 2026] The “Devil Duck” was a real duck who served as an unofficial mascot with the 2nd Marine Division in the Pacific during World War II. This story tells us about the American military culture more than what we typically would see in history books. In 1942–1943, while the Marines were staging in New Zealand, Sgt.… Read More »