[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 »
[July 29, 2025] Never underestimate your enemy. The “enemy” symbolically refers to people opposed to you, those with competing ideas, desires, and missions. They could be an opposing army, a terrorist group, a strongman dictator who wants to destroy the world, or the metaphysical Devil. Know your enemy. The enemy can be as tiny as a drunk friend… Read More »
[July 27, 2025] The general rule of leadership is to fully own up to any mistake you make and do so promptly. In particular, this is true for senior leaders. Reasons for admitting your mistakes are many and will be listed here. Exemptions, however, for not accepting a mistake are exceedingly rare. One unfortunate exemption to acknowledging one’s… Read More »
[July 26, 2025] We read those stories of our heroes’ brave deeds, those who put their lives on the line for others in displays of unbelievable courage. We need good citizens like that, and for reasons of necessity, we do indeed love our heroes. But there are also many more stories of ordinary folks who, along with their… Read More »