[May 20, 2026] I remember it clearly as my third grade school teacher told her class about the legend of the Holy Grail. Drinking from the cup meant eternal youth, granted healing, and immortality to those who were worthy. I’m unsure of the legend’s origins, but the desire of confronting death was a fascinating story for us. The… Read More »
[May 10, 2026] You have less time for the many things you want to do, much less time than you think. Be aware of that, and be grateful and awake. Maximize the time and minimize the wasteful, stupid, unnecessary behavior, because you do not know when your time is up or when those opportunities will vanish. Your time… Read More »
[April 12, 2026] John Wayne rode his horse like he owned the whole prairie, and folks still talk about the quiet strength he brought to every role. His characters didn’t whine or make a big show when trouble came knocking. They squared their shoulders, kept their word, and got the job done. That’s stoicism, cowboy style; facing the… Read More »
[April 10, 2026] One of my favorite contemporary movies of all time is Babe (1995) starring James Cromwell as farmer Hoggett. The pig Babe was voiced by Christine Cavanaugh. Great movie for some very good reasons that I’ll unpack here. The movie Babe isn’t just a cute story about a pig who herds sheep. It’s a smart tale… Read More »
[April 3, 2026] Something strange is happening to art and culture. Beauty is being pushed aside on purpose. This is the calculated uglification of art and culture. Many of us see it as an attack on what makes life good and meaningful. For hundreds of years, great artists created works full of beauty and skill. Paintings showed lovely… Read More »
[April 2, 2026] People can write the story of who they were and who they are now. But preparing yourself for the Army and being all you can be means that you can also write the story of your future. If you are taking care of yourself, starting with the right attitude, recognizing your worth, and understanding that… Read More »
[March 24, 2026] G Plus Animation YouTube videos are short animated stories featuring Veronika assertively handling rude customers, toxic bosses, unfair policies, and workplace chaos in corporate settings. These videos attract millions of views because viewers see their own frustrations played out and resolved, providing immediate emotional satisfaction as she is shown confronting toxic management. The character Veronica… 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 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 »
[February 26, 206] President Donald Trump’s 2026 State of the Union address, this past Tuesday, was a patriotic masterclass in leadership that reaffirmed the principles of America First, economic freedom, border security, and strength abroad. Clocking in at 1 hour and 48 minutes, the speech broke records for length but never dragged, thanks to Trump’s energetic delivery, heartfelt… Read More »