Abolitionists Rising Meets Emotional Pro-Abortionist

By | September 26, 2026

[September 26, 2026]  Occasionally I watch videos of Abolitionist Rising folks who are arguing for the elimination of all abortion, regardless of excuse.  I agree with them.  Legal arguments to the side, killing the unborn is nothing short of killing, and when done, it is morally wrong. Most Americans reject a total legal ban on abortions, and the… Read More »

Training to the Test

By | September 25, 2026

[September 25, 2026]  In the “old days” of U.S. Army Physical Fitness Test (APFT), our Soldiers were smart.  They knew that scoring high on the test itself meant quicker promotions and better assignments.  So they did what any good Soldier would do under those circumstances; they practiced for the test.  This is called “training to the test.” It… Read More »

Secretary of War Hegseth: “Testing Generals”

By | September 24, 2026

[September 24, 2026]  Announced earlier this week, the Secretary of War Pete Hegseth directed the military to begin “testing generals” for warfighting abilities. Hegseth appears to believe that Flag Officer promotions are not based on their ability to fight and win wars.  I agree with him on that issue, but not on the “why.” For a leadership website… Read More »

66 Lessons for a Kid’s Life

By | September 23, 2026

[September 23, 2026]  Some folks will find a bit of humor in the fact that I did learn some things about manhood while growing up in the South.  I gained all this knowledge despite my less-than-stellar school performance. I also had a serious lack of focus on those things that bored me (but were nevertheless important), and I… Read More »

The Spirit of 1776 Commemoration

By | September 20, 2026

[September 20, 2026]  Success.  One-time, special events are always difficult to pull off.  No one knows what to expect; they may not have heard about it. Because they’re unique, they have no experience to rely on.  Fortunately, our Spirit of 1776 Commemoration celebrating America’s 250th Birthday was a success. Success is often measured in total attendance and positive… Read More »

Ambush at Renegade Woods

By | September 18, 2026

[September 18, 2026]  With permission from the author, Father James N. Drucker, I am republishing his article on the Ambush at Renegade Woods.  This article originally appeared in VFW Magazine, May 2022, pages 44-45. AMBUSH AT RENEGADE WOODS U.S. commanders in April 1970 wanted to clear an area near the Cambodian border that North Vietnamese Army troops used… Read More »

Live a Meaningful Life

By | September 17, 2026

[September 17, 2026]  You can choose to live a great story in your life, or a pathetic one; there’s no in between story.  And then you might ask yourself, what could grip you or that you could live by to have a meaningful life?  That is the central question. You can pursue those things in your life that… Read More »