The peaceful silence broken by the swaying branches and warm breeze. The sun gently warms the skin as I look out upon the world. In such a silence the Continue Reading
The Havok Journal
That’s When I Cried
We had a dog named Shocky. Yesterday afternoon we put her down. My wife, Karin, and I had expected that we might have to do that, but the timing of Continue Reading
The Call of the Wild
So here I am, my laptop plugged into my RV trailer, some reggae pumping through the on-board stereo system, a half-a-coffee-cup of Coppola Cabernet Continue Reading
“Write My Way to Freedom”
I’ve discovered writing to be a tremendous tool to analyze my mental health status because I’m forced to describe my actions, explain my beliefs, and Continue Reading
Combat to Cop
Stripping away the weight of armor, ammo, radios, rifle, and all the cumbersome gear, my mind raced, and my body was invigorated. Regardless of how Continue Reading
Friendly Fire
by Diana Nickell, wife of Vietnam combat veteran, Dennis Nickell Do you really think Anyone cares That the fire that burns… is Continue Reading
Lab-Grown Diamond Earrings Care Guide: Tips for Maintaining Their Brilliance
Diamonds are one of the most sought-after pieces in the market; earth grown from carbon, natural diamonds develop over millions of years under extreme Continue Reading
Where Were You When Saddam Hussein’s Statue Came Down?
Saddam Hussein's statue was pulled down on April 9, 2003. I doubt many civilians old enough to remember it could say where they were when they first Continue Reading
“Duty to Retreat” Laws Turn the Victim into the Criminal
America's future can look a little bleak sometimes like we've got some grubby days comin' up, tough times we'll have to pull hard to get through. But Continue Reading
The Dilemma of the Enemy
Since childhood, I loved the tales of wars past and present. In my adolescence, I was obsessed with the fables of Vietnam beyond any Continue Reading
The Lion
To state it simply, there are few lions. There are many sheep, fewer wolves, and even fewer sheepdogs yet the lion has become an endangered species. Continue Reading
Veterans Going Back to Work After War – The Hidden Struggle
by Britta Reque-Dragicevic This first appeared in Britta's blog, "Life After War" and is republished with the author's Continue Reading