It happened almost twenty years ago. It was on a day like today: cold outside and just prior to Christmas. I haven't thought about the incident for Continue Reading
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A Soft, White Glowing Christmas
I promise to be brief here, but it’s on my heart after church service last night. You see, I still like what church offers me, or least the Continue Reading
The First Christmas Away From Home
by Jeremy Ferranti In dedication to the men and women who serve in the shadows. I have vivid memories of my first Christmas without my family, Continue Reading
Santa’s Security Detail
Editor's Note: This is a tale from the "old days" in Afghanistan, back when the uniforms were tan and the vests were green. _____ (Christmas, Continue Reading
For Veterans on Christmas
Twas the night before ChristmasBombs fell everywhereThe horrors and carnageSo very few shared Our country was snuggledAsleep in their bedsWhile Continue Reading
The Gifts of Brokenness
Brokenness was not at the top of my Christmas list. The ornaments defining our family tree lay shattered. The ragged edges of devastation replaced the Continue Reading
A Child’s Prayer Saved Our Tiny Puppy
Goliath was a tiny miniature cockapoo who weighed less than 2 lbs when we got him. He was born on Christmas Eve and joined our family in Terra Continue Reading
The Lady in the Trench Coat
Once upon a time, before I was a cop, I worked a menial job. Despite the sun having long set, the temperature was well into the 80s. The weather did Continue Reading
Soldiers at Christmas: Past and Present
To the Soldiers at Christmas past and present: I did not write this poem, that credit goes to Michael Marks.[1] However, I've used it many times in Continue Reading
All I Want for Christmas
Dear B, I was told not to write this, I was told you would resent me even more than you do. I have decided not to come visit you for the holidays. My Continue Reading
 What Recent Findings Put Retatrutide at the Center of Obesity Research?
Photo by UX Indonesia on Unsplash Obesity remains one of the most persistent global health challenges, affecting hundreds of millions of people and Continue Reading
How the “Peter Principle” Manifests in Army Leadership
The Army prides itself on meritocracy. In concept, if you perform well at your current rank, demonstrate some leadership potential, and complete the Continue Reading