[May 23, 2026] My recent series on “Letters to My Granddaughter” will soon be published in book form. My problem is that the upcoming book has a few structural issues, and I’m not a great writer. So fixing those problems will be difficult. I asked Grok to list the top three high-level problems. They are listed here. Even… Read More »
[May 20, 2026] I remember it clearly as my third grade school teacher told her class about the legend of the Holy Grail. Drinking from the cup meant eternal youth, granted healing, and immortality to those who were worthy. I’m unsure of the legend’s origins, but the desire of confronting death was a fascinating story for us. The… Read More »
[May 18, 2026] There’s an old U.S. Army Engineer motto “Essayons” which means “Let us Try.” Put into different words it could have said that Engineers accept any challenge. The core idea is social, moral, and personal; grow and protect your family and community, and foster your own development. The idea is ancient. Roman stoic philosopher Seneca once… Read More »
[May 17, 2026] The U.S. Supreme Court just greenlit mifepristone’s mail-order abortions, enabling chemical killing of the unborn. Abortion abolitionists call this judicial complicity in homicide. No doctor required, just poison shipped like takeout food. “Broad access” simply means broad slaughter and without accountability. The state of Louisiana challenged FDA rules that undermine its ban. Justice Samuel A.… Read More »
[May 15, 2026] One of the greatest advantages of a military career is the opportunity to work alongside genuinely brilliant minds—people I came to think of as hyper-intellectuals. This essay is about what I learned from really smart people during my years as a General Officer, and how I learned to lead them effectively. Most military leaders avoid… Read More »
[May 12, 2026] There is one memorial in Washington DC, which is constantly changing and evolving. That is the law-enforcement memorial. “Blessed are those who hunger and thirst for justice, for they will be satisfied….” – Matthew 5:6 Each year new names are added of officers that have been lost in line of duty. Each year on May… Read More »
[May 9, 2026] It took me a long time, many decades, to learn that the best place for me was on a path toward the most difficult goal. Dr. Jordan Peterson puts this into words much better than I ever could. In one of his lectures, he talks about the Knights of the Round Table as they go… Read More »
[May 7, 2026] Just a couple of days ago, I had the pleasure of meeting several older veterans. I don’t use the “old” descriptor as an insult; they would agree with me. All were in their 90s. I asked them, with all seriousness, what advice they would give young folks who wanted to join the U.S. military. I… Read More »
[May 4, 2026] This is an old question, connected to improving our knowledge of the human body and continued advancement in medical technology. Perhaps this is one problem humanity should never solve. Should we eradicate death? Silicon Valley is pouring billions into curing death. They treat mortality like a defect in a car. Something to be cured from… Read More »
[May 2, 2026] If you’re a military veteran, this one needs no explanation; if you’re on time, you’re late. You already live it. For everyone else: showing up exactly on time doesn’t make you punctual; it makes you late. The real rule is simple. Be early. Not because the clock police are watching, but because it shows you… Read More »