[January 26, 2022] For those young adults interested in making themselves a better person, getting fulfillment from life, or making a difference in the world, today is the right time for you. You are beginning your journey into adulthood; congratulations. The fact that you are reading this article is testimony to your desire to be better than you… Read More »
[January 25, 2022] The idea of ‘negative charisma’ has been popular these past few years. But is it something real for legitimate discussion, or is it just a way of describing someone you don’t like? Several pundits say that VP Kamala Harris has negative charisma. Does she? True enough, I am a cheerleader for learning lessons from leaders… Read More »
[January 24, 2022] The Greeks had a maxim, “know thyself.” This maxim, of course, was not new in the time of the Greeks. The importance of knowing yourself as the basis of a successful life goes back into the darkness of human antiquity. It is a story that repeatedly resonates. Why? Because it’s true. How do we come… Read More »
[January 23, 2022] Since America’s stunning self-inflicted debacle in Afghanistan, there has been a growing interest in the Soldier. What is he thinking, what are his deprivations, his fears and desires, loves, and why would a person ever consider the role of a soldier, Marine, sailor, airman, or coastguardsman? This thinking is wrapped up with the “woke” military… Read More »
[January 22, 2022] A message for men. You have only two choices in life. Be a real man and walk with the Devil or be a wimp and live a life of hatred and misery. There is no in-between. American hero James Megellas of the 504th Parachute Infantry Regiment decided that walking with the Devil was not enough. … Read More »
[January 21, 2022] I’m sick of wokism. Wokism, a pernicious ideology that has wrecked grief and misery upon all of us because it requires, at its very core, a soft tyranny bordering on fascism, destroying the unfaithful and crushing our souls. It is the forced acceptance of race, ethnicity, gender, or sexual preference as the fundamental defining characteristic… Read More »
[January 20, 2022] I firmly believe that the greatest civil rights issue of the 21st Century is protecting unborn children from death. There is no greater noble cause than to stand with the innocent. There is no excuse not to. My view in a post-modern world is wildly unpopular, and I openly admit it. Many see my stance… Read More »
[January 19, 2022] Occasionally, I offer some not-so-random thoughts in writing that I’ve stored away in my mental rucksack. My “rucksack” will never be retired. Today, I’m pulling out a number of these for comment. I like them. Regular readers will instantly recognize the list. Some have taken to calling them “Dougisms.” Dougisms: Tell the truth or you’ll… Read More »
[January 18, 2022] In the iconic holiday movie, A Christmas Story (1983), a young boy named Ralphie is harassed by local bully Scut Farkus and his toadie Grover Dill. Spoiler alert, Ralphie figures out how to stop bullying and live his life as an innocent kid, having fun with friends and loving his family. The more serious topic… Read More »
[January 17, 2022] One of the many advantages of living outside the big city is a close connection to the local government. Early this month, those newly elected politicians are taking their rightful seats. They earned it. Issues in their election were local and will now play a role at the beginning of their tenure. But, there is… Read More »