Good Advice from Old Veterans

[May 7, 2026]  Just a couple of days ago, I had the pleasure of meeting several older veterans.  I don’t use the “old” descriptor as an insult; they would agree with me.  All were in their 90s.  I asked them, with all seriousness, what advice they would give young folks who wanted to join the U.S. military. I… Read More »

Engagement and Captivity in the Korean War

[May 6, 2026]  Doug, I hope you read this. It’s a brief story of my dad’s capture by the North Koreans.  This article is by Jaime Walker, son of James M. Walker. Updated Summary of James M. Walker and Sergeant Allan H. Jamison’s Shared Military Engagement and Captivity in the Korean War James M. Walker (born September 1933,… Read More »

Should We Eradicate Death?

[May 4, 2026]  This is an old question, connected to improving our knowledge of the human body and continued advancement in medical technology.  Perhaps this is one problem humanity should never solve.  Should we eradicate death? Silicon Valley is pouring billions into curing death. They treat mortality like a defect in a car. Something to be cured from… Read More »