[December 21, 2024] I arrived at college after completing my enlisted tour of duty with GI Bill in hand. My goal was to finish the last two years of my degree in engineering and return to military service. But I needed more money. Taking a job in a security firm the following summer, I was assigned to one… Read More »
[December 20, 2024] The story of Christmas is an old story going back to ancient times. More recently, we’ve created a wealth of ideas about enjoying each Christmas season. One of those ways is to watch the classic “A Charlie Brown Christmas.” The show is loved by children and adults alike. Something about it gives us a good… Read More »
[December 19, 2024] One of the terrible self-inflicted tragedies of the modern era is young men (and others) who are addicted to illegal drugs and alcohol. According to NCDAS, half of all teenagers have misused drugs and over 60 percent abuse alcohol. We also know that young men are dying at a faster rate than ever from drug… Read More »
[December 18, 2024] Each year in December, usually close to Christmas, Pope Francis gives moral guidance on those things he believes are most important for all Roman Catholics and others. A recurring theme is his stance against abortion, which he calls “ending a young life.” It is easy to point out the mistakes of senior leaders like Pope… Read More »
[December 17, 2024] The recent cold-blooded murder of UnitedHealthcare CEO Brian Thompson is testing our morality. Unfortunately, we Americans have largely failed that test when someone can be murdered and it somehow makes us feel vindicated. Many in our nation believe they are morally superior to and better at making moral judgments than ever before. And they believe… Read More »
[December 7, 2024] We see, published today, many obligatory articles about the Japanese attack on Pearl Harbor, occurring almost a century ago, 83 years. The attack was an operational masterstroke, given that the country of Japan could send six aircraft carriers 4,000 miles undetected, execute an air attack, and return home unmolested. As brilliant as this operation was,… Read More »
[December 3, 2024] With Pete Hegseth’s nomination as Secretary of Defense by President-elect Donald Trump, an age-old argument about women serving in combat is back in the public eye. In an interview on The Shawn Ryan Show, November 7, Hegseth made it clear that he believed, “We should not have women in combat roles!”* What he said previously… Read More »
[December 2, 2024] This is the story of an abandoned dog, lost in a forest, and luckily, he was found by a kind young woman. An interesting point I want to make is that my most-read articles involve pets, and it’s because folks love their pets. For some reason, we have a strong bond between us and our… Read More »
[December 1, 2024] As we speed toward the end of 2024, most of us might look back and think how bizarre the year turned out to be. It’s easy to be pulled downward into the grip of pessimism and negativity. A strong belief in the goodness of people is the medicine that moves us toward a cure. One… Read More »
[November 28, 2024] There are many ways to give thanks. Thank you to God, Country, and Family. And, of course, to our many friends who are scattered around the world who are never forgotten. My favorite contemporary cartoonist, Michael Ramirez, drew this one for us and thank those who make Thanksgiving Day possible. Ramirez created this for Veterans… Read More »