[June 27, 2025] A question that most men think about, especially when they are young, is what is the biggest attraction for women to a man. It turns out, the answer is his comparative status among other men. Dr, Jordan Peterson makes a compelling argument supporting this assertion and like all men, I’ve seen this dynamic play out… Read More »
[June 26, 2025] I missed publishing this article yesterday, which was the 75th Anniversary of the beginning of the Korean War: June 25, 1950. On that date, the Communist North Korean forces attacked across the border, starting a hot war that developed into an international bloody affair. I had the honor of serving with the South Korean Army… Read More »
[June 24, 2025] Summer just kicked off here in the Northeast with hot and humid days making the outdoors a little uncomfortable. In a way, this is a good thing because it gives me more time to get comfortable in my easy chair and read more. Today’s book is an example of one of my favorite types. And… Read More »
[June 22, 2025] There is an old U.S. Navy saying that when you get a mission, ‘Find someone to help you paddle.’ There is a universal truth that tells us that you cannot change yourself without help. Find someone who shares your interests and ask them to assist you. A spouse, friends, colleagues, and sometimes a stranger can… Read More »
[June 18, 2025] For several years, I’ve been watching art restoration videos undertaken by Julian Baumgartner a professional fine art restorer, where he takes us through the entire step-by-step process. The reason for today’s article is to reinforce my thoughts on the cultural impact of art. Julian’s website can be found here. The restoration itself is an educational… Read More »
[June 17, 2025] Shortly before I retired from the U.S. Army, I wrote an article about a great hero of the South Korean people. His name was Paik, Sun Yup (백선엽), and he was a true hero. The Korean War is known in America as the “forgotten war” because most Americans, unfortunately, do not know about it. Sadly,… Read More »
[June 15, 2025] On this Father’s Day, we should correctly respect the men who are fathers to their children. Fathers and father figures in our lives show us that masculinity means being a strong and uncompromising protector of the family and the community. They show us by their words and actions that the value of respecting loved… Read More »
[June 10, 2025] Ever since I was little, I “played army” with my brother and friends. While it was not ordained that I would eventually join the U.S. Army, it would be in my early 20s that I would decide that now is the time. On August 1, 1974, I walked into the Army Recruiter’s office in Lubbock,… Read More »
[June 8, 2025] Attending the ninth grade, at a Little Rock junior high school, a teacher called over to me, yelling “Hey you, retard.” I was setting up starting blocks for an upcoming 50-yard dash event at the outdoor track. “Yeah you, retard.” He was going to chew me out for setting the blocks incorrectly. Kids will use… Read More »
[May 31, 2025] Grow up and go on an adventure. Take on some responsibility. You are answerable to your destiny. A mature adult is a person with the instinctive desire to adopt responsibility for one’s self and others and do so willingly. So stop acting like a 10-year-old and get on with it. “It takes courage to grow… Read More »