[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 19, 2026] As a child, I often heard the question, “What do you want to be when you grow up?” I disliked it even then, though I couldn’t pinpoint why, and I still find it unappealing today. Adults usually ask this question as a casual icebreaker without considering its deeper meaning. When I was young, kids might… 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 »
[March 16, 2026] In the streets of Havana and beyond, the chant of “Down with Communism” echoes a long-suppressed yearning for liberty in Cuba. Recent protests have erupted, which is signaling the crumbling of the socialist regime that has gripped the island nation for decades. What began as rallies against all-too-frequent power outages and food shortages has morphed… Read More »
[March 12, 2026] One of the greatest lessons we can learn as kids is to know what the rules are. Whether it’s the rules at home, in a game, at school, or simply how to play fairly with friends, following them makes our lives easier and better. This letter to my granddaughter shares 55 more lessons for being… Read More »
[March 11, 2026] Shocking. That’s exactly what it is. A leaked draft UK social cohesion strategy has sparked outrage by suggesting national flags like the Union Jack and St. George’s Cross have been turned into “tools of hate” by the far-right. Sky News Australia host Rowan Dean slammed it as an “absolute disgrace,” accusing the Labour government of… Read More »
[March 9, 2026] Lessons from war continue to educate. Looking back at World War II, we can extract many lessons from how military operations were conducted. In this article, I’ll discuss what I see as why Operation Marker Garden failed. Operation Market Garden (17–25 September 1944) was the Allies’ bold attempt to shorten WWII by seizing a series… Read More »
[March 5, 2026] In his article “Trump’s Way of War,” Professor Victor Davis Hanson argues that Donald Trump pioneered a “top-down” doctrine of Western warfare, emphasizing decisive outcomes while steering clear of the “forever wars” and nation-building pitfalls that plagued previous U.S. presidents. This piece provides a summary of Hanson’s analysis of Trump’s military approach. Admittedly, I’ve been… Read More »
[March 4, 2026] We’ve been witnessing a surge in violence in Mexico since the killing of one of the drug cartels’ leaders. As expected, cartel members lashed out with violence at the federal government and local citizens to bring home the message, “don’t mess with us.” But, has Mexico actually changed its domestic strategy? Historical Context: The “Hugs,… Read More »
[March 3, 2026] Pearl Davis, known online as JustPearlyThings, is a prominent commentator who frequently discusses gender dynamics, dating, and marriage in her YouTube videos and podcasts. She positions herself as pro-traditional relationships and argues that modern feminism and cultural shifts have harmed both men and women. I’ve compiled a summary of her recurring main points on men… Read More »