[August 9, 2025] Fatherhood is a glorious, fast-paced, purifying journey into self-realization that makes men out of men and makes a man see his moral worth. In those days when sleep is lost, the unending patter of little feet on the floor, and the requirement to be the protector of the family, a man learns his true colors. … Read More »
[August 1, 2025] My philosophy has always been to attend the funerals of those I know. And, it doesn’t matter the weather: rain or shine. Be there for the relatives, friends, and clergy. This is a duty we all owe one another. Yesterday, I attended the funerals of another Veteran, and I plan to continue as long as… Read More »
[July 30, 2025] I’ve not posted a movie review here in ages, but I was compelled to do so by John Podhorotz’s interesting review of the movie Eddington. The film is billed as an American neo-Western black comedy. Set in 2020 during the COVID-19 pandemic in New Mexico, it follows the lives of those in a small… Read More »
[July 26, 2025] We read those stories of our heroes’ brave deeds, those who put their lives on the line for others in displays of unbelievable courage. We need good citizens like that, and for reasons of necessity, we do indeed love our heroes. But there are also many more stories of ordinary folks who, along with their… Read More »
[July 24, 2025] Occasionally, I will post an upcoming speech for feedback from the many who read my website. And today, I’m posting a short talk that I will deliver tomorrow at the Korean War memorial in Atlantic City, New Jersey. The ceremony is conducted by the NJ Department of Military & Veteran Affairs and the Korean War… Read More »
[July 23, 2025] It was probably some Army sergeant from long ago who made up the expression, ‘Stay in your lane.’ It has to be one of the most debilitating and offensive comments. Certainly, saying it has caused many soldiers to fail at their job, which would be to close with and destroy the enemy. I found it… Read More »
[July 22, 2025] The Greeks had a maxim, “Know thyself.” This idea was not new in the time of the Greeks because it was an incredibly ancient way of thinking. To know yourself is the very first step in realizing, in practical terms, your potential future. The importance of knowing yourself as the basis of a high-quality and… Read More »
[July 21, 2025] Happiness is fleeting and unpredictable. If you want happiness, drink alcohol and abuse drugs (that’s a bit of sarcasm). The lesson is don’t pursue happiness. Drug use works, at least in the short term, and it’s cheap and instantaneous. Of course, alcohol and many drugs destroy the lives of perhaps five to ten percent of… Read More »
[July 18, 2025] YouTuber Anton Daniels has the unpopular opinion that a considerable portion of black women have a bad attitude. It’s like black women wake up angry. Late last year, Anton played the video of a black woman known as Kesha @keywes6 on TikTok, calmly explaining that so many other black women have terrible attitudes towards everything… Read More »
[July 16, 2025] Before departure, I wanted to ensure my small team understood the ramifications of going to war and what we would be up against. There would be no going back. This was my speech before battle. The speech, which lasted only two minutes, was printed in “Our Longest Year in Iraq.” The day before we flew… Read More »