[March 20, 2026] In Letters to My Granddaughter, I wrote about my childhood in the Deep South during the 1950s and 1960s. That experience was eye-opening, revealing who I was through my thoughts and actions. Ultimately, I was creating something for my granddaughter—and all my grandchildren—to help them understand what their grandfather went through as a kid. Write… Read More »
[March 19, 2026] As a child, I often heard the question, “What do you want to be when you grow up?” I disliked it even then, though I couldn’t pinpoint why, and I still find it unappealing today. Adults usually ask this question as a casual icebreaker without considering its deeper meaning. When I was young, kids might… Read More »
[March 17, 2026] I’ll be honest right up front. The U.S. military is a large, complex, unforgiving institution that will tear you apart if you are weak, woke, or stupid. It’s not for those without a strong sense of purpose or self-discipline. Here’s a difficult question, one that I plan to answer by starting a new series: How… Read More »
[March 16, 2026] In the streets of Havana and beyond, the chant of “Down with Communism” echoes a long-suppressed yearning for liberty in Cuba. Recent protests have erupted, which is signaling the crumbling of the socialist regime that has gripped the island nation for decades. What began as rallies against all-too-frequent power outages and food shortages has morphed… Read More »
[March 12, 2026] One of the greatest lessons we can learn as kids is to know what the rules are. Whether it’s the rules at home, in a game, at school, or simply how to play fairly with friends, following them makes our lives easier and better. This letter to my granddaughter shares 55 more lessons for being… Read More »
[March 7, 2026] In today’s America, liberal parents frequently adopt a permissive approach that gives away their authority to their children. Modern Leftists are creating an environment where kids dictate rules and routines. These child-led homes are a recipe for family disaster. Their reluctance to assert control stems from a discomfort with traditional hierarchies, viewing strictness as outdated… Read More »
[March 6, 2026] This is troubling. In a bizarre twist of irony, American college students, particularly those leading anti-Israel protests, love Iran’s late Ayatollah Ali Khamenei. This phenomenon gained prominence when Khamenei himself praised U.S. campus activists in 2024, calling them part of a “Resistance Front” against what he deemed Zionist oppression. Following airstrikes that eliminated Khamenei, these… Read More »
[March 5, 2026] In his article “Trump’s Way of War,” Professor Victor Davis Hanson argues that Donald Trump pioneered a “top-down” doctrine of Western warfare, emphasizing decisive outcomes while steering clear of the “forever wars” and nation-building pitfalls that plagued previous U.S. presidents. This piece provides a summary of Hanson’s analysis of Trump’s military approach. Admittedly, I’ve been… Read More »
[March 3, 2026] Pearl Davis, known online as JustPearlyThings, is a prominent commentator who frequently discusses gender dynamics, dating, and marriage in her YouTube videos and podcasts. She positions herself as pro-traditional relationships and argues that modern feminism and cultural shifts have harmed both men and women. I’ve compiled a summary of her recurring main points on men… Read More »
[February 27, 2026] We are just finding out that in a display of elitism and foreign policy cowardice, former President Barack Obama lambasted Sony Pictures for daring to produce a satirical film that mocked North Korean dictator Kim Jong-un; this according to revelations from ex-Sony CEO Michael Lynton’s new book. If I learned one thing important about leadership… Read More »