[August 30, 2025] The book was in my mailbox, a surprise from a fan who thought I might like reading about Army Engineers in World War II. The book, First Across the Rhine: The 291st Engineer Combat Battalion in France, Belgium, and Germany (1989) by Colonel David E. Pergrin, was somehow familiar to me. After looking through my… Read More »
[August 29, 2025] As children we used to tease each other occasionally by telling our friends we had a real “good deal” for them. We would sell them a bridge … called the Brooklyn Bridge … at a great price. This teasing game likely came about in the 1800s when the bridge was associated with political corruption, and… Read More »
[August 26, 2025] It would seem wild to write such a headline: ‘Britons rallying for Britons.’ Why? It has become apparent that the Liberal Labour government under Keir Starmer has adopted policies that allow open borders and, as well, encourage the lowest socioeconomic and psychopathic of third-world immigrants to enter without any vetting. The results should have been… Read More »
[August 25, 2025] “Watch out for rattlesnakes,” was a warning from my Mom each time I ventured into the woods. Unbeknown to me, at the time, I was being inoculated against the fear of snakes and other dangerous things. The purpose was not to make me less afraid, but to make me braver by experiencing what is harmful. … Read More »
[August 19, 2025] A local newspaper owner called to request a 300-word or less article on ”something about WW2” and with a short timeline. I pulled that something together, just getting under the word limit. I’ve copied it for comment. I want some input, so have at it. The title of my article is the title of this… Read More »
[August 15, 2025] In a shocking article, Edward Ring tells of the impending crash of Western civilization because of the simple truth that we aren’t having enough kids. A seismic demographic shift from below-replacement-level births means our way of life is disappearing. This will be a hard reality for the West. East Asia has it much worse, and… Read More »
[August 13, 2025] Dr. Jordan Peterson is a man who originates from Canada, and who likes to strike at the heart of those things that make us better as a person. In a recent interview, he talks about Canadian Patriotism and how his fellow citizens have failed the test of protecting their most important values. This interview is… Read More »
[August 6, 2025] Nearly 35 years ago as a Captain in the U.S. Army, I struggled with the concept of applying leadership principles; what they were and their relevance to a small military unit. I commanded a 270-soldier Engineer company that had as its mission to construct structures and build roads. Did my leader guidance at the time… Read More »
[August 2, 2025] Big words for a big program to improve the health of our children in President Trump’s MAKE AMERICA FIT AGAIN strategy. That’s the goal of a new Executive Order signed by Trump this past Thursday which establishes a Presidential test and award. The EO establishes excellence, competitiveness, and sportsmanship in schools. Most adults today lived… Read More »
[August 1, 2025] My philosophy has always been to attend the funerals of those I know. And, it doesn’t matter the weather: rain or shine. Be there for the relatives, friends, and clergy. This is a duty we all owe one another. Yesterday, I attended the funerals of another Veteran, and I plan to continue as long as… Read More »