[May 25, 2021] Sitting in a walnut case, above my desk where I write every day, is my Army officer’s sword.1 Like so many who earned the right to own one, I would never dream of selling or giving it up. As we have seen so often, military traditions are strong with symbolism and emotions. One of those… Read More »
[May 19, 2021] The Associated Press – a prominent American news agency providing “news reports” – has itself been the subject of mockery since its reporters were exposed acting as Hamas propagandists. This is certainly not the first time this organization acted in such a manner with other brutal regimes. The organization collaborated with the Nazis during WWII. … Read More »
[March 14, 2021] The story of Cinderella is a well-known folk tale about cruelty and triumph. A young woman, Cinderella, is living in appalling circumstances when suddenly her fortune changes but not without one big problem. Cinderella’s two stepsisters are an obstacle when they try to subvert the prince, looking for the one who fits the glass slipper. … Read More »
[February 15, 2021] Success begins with a vision. The very best leaders are those capable of setting a goal, communicating that goal clearly, and acting upon it. Drill Sergeant Bryant from my basic training days used to tell us that you [recruits] can’t hit the target if, at first, you don’t take aim. He was discussing our… Read More »
[November 29, 2020] He came over to shake my hand. My new neighbor next door, Mr. Jed Neidigh, had a big smile, a head full of white hair, and a firm grip. Howdy! He said as he welcomed my wife and me into the neighborhood. “I see you’re an Army man, like me.” Mr. Neidigh was the doughboy… Read More »
[November 8, 2020] Everybody remembers great leaders. Their names enjoy immortality because of their accomplishments. That’s good. They’ve earned it. But did they do it on their own? If we look deeper, a pattern occurs. Every great leader had a strong lady next to him. It’s important to understand that word next is crucial here. Ladies weren’t behind… Read More »
[September 6, 2020] There is not a person I know that hasn’t been surprised by something coming at them out of nowhere. One day, you get up and run out the door to work and, while driving along minding your own business, a car sideswipes your new pickup truck. Indeed the car was in your blind spot, and… Read More »
[August 13, 2020] I’m old enough to remember seeing – with my own eyes – the terrible treatment of our Vietnam War vets when returning from war. When I joined the U.S. Army in late 1974, I made myself a promise that I would not tolerate such egregious behavior by anyone. The treatment these veterans received was unacceptable… Read More »
[June 22, 2020] Starting college was a major decision for me. No one, other than my mother, had any college time, and she only went for a short time. My family could provide no guidance or suggestions for me. My main problem, like so many, was that I had no money to pay for it. So I got… Read More »
[June 14, 2020] Today is Flag Day in the United States. The Flag symbolizes all that is right with America and represents those who have chosen a successful way of life – more successful than any other. But it is not perfect. Honor, integrity, protecting the weak, standing against evil are attributes that allow us to overcome that… Read More »