[January 3, 2024] I’ve seen Army Generals screw up. Although rare, it does happen; the outcome can seriously harm morale and mission and waste resources. I recall a meeting on this date, January 3, 2007, with the Army’s Task Force 134 in Baghdad, Iraq. The commander was a two-star Army General. TF 134 was created in 2004 in… Read More »
[January 1, 2024] In Junior High School, my classmates and I were required to memorize the preamble to the U.S. Constitution, a worthy undertaking. Despite trying hard to memorize it through many frustrating hours, I was unsuccessful. This event symbolizes my entire education experience; rote knowledge came slowly and with torment. I felt like I was somehow retarded.… Read More »
[December 28, 2023] One of the earliest articles I wrote for my blog was about leader transparency. Titled A Few Thoughts on Leader Transparency, my core idea was that people must know that their leaders are open about their decision-making and that they provide an honest assessment of the results of their decisions. Leaders had better be squeaky… Read More »
[December 10, 2023] I’m a little late posting today. I spent most of the morning in the Veterinary Clinic ER with my dog Bella. She is okay, but I have a few hours of cleaning my house carpet. Today, I’ll post photos and memes that make fun of the three stooges claiming to be Ivy League presidents (one… Read More »
[December 8, 2023] The Three Stooges, a popular slapstick comedy from 1922 to 1970, is about three guys getting into constant trouble because of their stupidity. On Tuesday of this week, three Ivy League presidents testified in front of the U.S. Congress. Their inept performance showed the world that they are the three stooges of this century. Why? … Read More »
[December 6, 2023] My wife accuses me of shooting fish in a barrel when discussing the failures of “celebrities.” My sister says I’m picking on retards, and it’s unseemly. But this time, I’m merely quoting Piers Morgan on his recent comments about stripping race-baiting hypocrites Harry and Meghan of their royal titles. Leave it to a Brit to… Read More »
[November 26, 2023] The growth of violent crime in many American cities has been in the news lately, a surprising change to a prolonged decline in crime. There are many theories as to why. One explanation, however, is that the leaders of those cities have failed to fix the small things. The lesson? Small things matter. Years ago,… Read More »
[November 24, 2023] In 1868, former U.S. Army General Ulysses S Grant was elected president to an office that bore witness to national divisiveness over the aftermath of the great U.S. Civil War that ended only a few years before. While Grant is best known for his generalship during that war, what he did after the victory made… Read More »
[November 22, 2023] I love comedy because it simply makes me laugh. A “new” comedian has come on strong over the past few years, and that guy is Matt Rife. He’s young, energetic, exciting, insulting, and very very funny. You will not regret listening to him. Matt Rife pokes at the edges of personal relationships, makes fun of… Read More »
[November 19, 2023] It was a red-letter day. On March 17, 2008, I took command of a Brigade in a U.S.-based unit. Brigade is the level of command that truly separates the best from the very best. The change of command was terrific, with hundreds of soldiers, mentors, family, and friends present. Immediately after I sat down with… Read More »