[September 13, 2026] One of the huge advantages of living in a mostly rural area is the patriotism of its citizens. Yesterday morning, Galloway Township in New Jersey put on a “Salute to Veterans” in their Veterans’ Memorial Park. The day was perfect: good weather, high turnout, plenty of food (dogs and burgers), and the local Elks of… Read More »
[September 11, 2026] On September 11, 2001, nineteen men hijacked four airliners, killing 2,977 people. Many will say we should never forget. But what should we never forget? Is it the 200 Americans who chose to leap to their deaths rather than be burned alive? Or the firefighters and police who rushed to the scene and died? Who?… Read More »
[September 7, 2026] A man who works toward a higher goal in his life, a goal that requires sacrifice and struggle, will value himself and gain far more than someone who has been given everything. In a YouTube video published by @JeffSquare, a man shares his story of emancipation from food stamps and government assistance to true personal… Read More »
[September 4, 2026] As a small child, about 10 years of age, I received a push lawnmower for use to earn a few dollars and mowing our backyard. My hard lesson was delivered in a way that I still remain embarrassed about it, and it preceded me earning any money at all. This is how the story played… Read More »
[September 1, 2026] Anger is something that can easily grip you, and so it’s got a reality that actually transcends you. The best way to think about anger is that it is a necessary part of your personality. So, when you are possessed by anger, it changes your perceptions, your emotions, your view of the future and your… Read More »
[August 28, 2026] Here’s a fact. You don’t get to be your own conjured-up, colorful, funny person all the time. You have to go take what you can to be normal and predictable. So begins Prof. Jordan Peterson giving his thoughts on how to live a life that is not too destructive. His advice: do what others do.… Read More »
[August 23, 2026] Leaders who envision the future are called upon to offer a compelling vision, a method of achieving it, convince others that we can manage it, and that the future has some value. They especially have to know where they’re going. And, to confront that future requires faith and courage because we can never have all… Read More »
[August 16, 2026] The “Devil Duck” was a real duck who served as an unofficial mascot with the 2nd Marine Division in the Pacific during World War II. This story tells us about the American military culture more than what we typically would see in history books. In 1942–1943, while the Marines were staging in New Zealand, Sgt.… Read More »
[August 14, 2026] There is nothing like an end-of-week delve into the thoughts of Prof. Jordan Peterson, and today I have a classic. Many of you will reinforce that thought because the core of these ideas are closely linked to the ancient philosophy of Stoicism. If you thought that, you’d be correct. Here are his 10 rules for… Read More »
[August 13, 2026] I recently came across a classic Prof. Jordan Peterson lecture on the Daily Wire as he discussed the power of writing about your own future. I found that a fascinating idea; to sketch out your future in writing and about where you might be in the near future. One thing we all know is that… Read More »