[December 28, 2022] An Army Private is the lowest of the low ranks in the Army. And doing the Private’s job is very hard, demanding, dangerous, and exhausting. This job is also satisfying. Yet, to be a successful Private, you must be a good person to be around and do well at the job. Privates’ jobs can be… Read More »
[December 27, 2022] Helping women and families is one of the pinnacles of a prosperous society and countries that implement policies encouraging this help are to be praised. Hungary is highlighted today for its success in promoting women and families. Their laws can best be described as pro-family. Hungary’s Fundamental Law (i.e., its Constitution), adopted in 2011, sees… Read More »
[December 26, 2022] Rule 49 of my new book (see link below) says, “Remember Your Faith.” In just over 300 words, I wrote about the importance of connecting with your religious origins and why I believe you should. The chapter is one I get many comments about, and today, I’ll address this issue from a different direction; should… Read More »
[December 25, 2022] This is the Christmas poem I read on our show every Christmas Eve. It got me thinking about how much Santa Clause and our Great American Veterans have in common. First and most important we both deliver what we promise and we have been doing it for a long time. You see Mr. Prosecutor, Judge… Read More »
[December 24, 2022] Looking back on the many television shows I watched growing up, one of my favorites was The Honeymooners, starring Jackie Gleason. The show follows the lives of New York City bus driver Ralph Kramden (Gleason), his wife Alice, Ralph’s best friend Ed Norton and Ed’s wife, Trixie. Most episodes revolve around Ralph’s poor choices in… Read More »
[December 23, 2022] Modern movies are awful. They often have a “female hero” (the perfect hero without flaw, fear, or blemish) substituting for the male hero, who traditionally rides in to save the day. These modern movies have failed at the box office. I’m not surprised at all. Here is something to think about, something about the real… Read More »
[December 22, 2022] Many years ago, while I was struggling with the U.S. Army, an old, grizzled sergeant told me something I would never forget. He told me that being a real man was a serious business and that the Soldiers with me were essential to the world and that each of us had value and if we… Read More »
[December 21, 2022] Lynn Pitts is one of those “go-to” people I like to have on my short list of those who can get-er-done. I asked her to review Operation Mincemeat (2022) because it’s based on a true story and is not a typical, shoot-em-up, death and destruction war movie with ear-splitting violence. It’s more about out thinking… Read More »
[December 20, 2022] Russia is on the verge of losing thousands of soldiers in an upcoming and crushing defeat on the battlefield. Before the war, I knew Ukrainian soldiers were good since the U.S. Army had trained with them since 2015. Their technical savvy and innovativeness were noteworthy. Like many, I was happily surprised at the resilience and… Read More »
[December 19, 2022] Chinese and American relations are about to fail. That has been only a matter of time for many years now and only a matter of what issue finally puts a nail in the China-US relation coffin. It could be what the U.S. President says openly, or it could be energy, food, security, trade, genocide, or… Read More »