Veterans love readiness. They label cables, rotate supplies, memorize obscure acronyms, and keep enough batteries to power a minor coup. Some of them Continue Reading
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Wisdom is Where You Find It, Even at Biker Bars and Redneck Rat Cage Juke Joints
This is somewhere in the late '80s. I was on the back patio of this skeezy redneck rat cage juke joint where I was Head of Security, trying to figure Continue Reading
Confessions of a Police Officer
By Jill Wragg Dear Citizens, Neighbors, Friends, and Family, My name is Jill and I am a cop. That means that the pains and joys of my personal Continue Reading
The Danger of Being “Normal”: Carl Jung and the Illusion of Stability
In military culture, “normal” is often treated as a benchmark. A soldier is expected to behave normally under pressure, to react normally to stress, Continue Reading
Extremism Starts Before the Weapon
My understanding of radicalization did not begin in a classroom. It began much earlier, shaped by personal experience, growing up in environments Continue Reading
Sleeping Wonder
Reality often does notOnly in dreamsAre we who we want to beSuch in a cold world Reality is often triteCascading thoughtsAre often what dreams look Continue Reading
The Moment I Knew Why There Were Suicide Bombers
I was preparing to deploy to Iraq when the thought bubbled up, seemingly out of nowhere. “Maybe I’ll die in Iraq.” I was surprised because my inner Continue Reading
The Power of Sharing Your Story
By Britta Reque-Dragicevic This first appeared in Britta's blog, "Life After War" and is republished with the author's Continue Reading
When a Parked Driver Opens a Door Into a Motorcyclist’s Path
Photo by Harley-Davidson on Unsplash A parked vehicle can become a sudden danger when someone opens a door without checking traffic. For a Continue Reading
Cowardice With a Lanyard
The modern institution has discovered a miracle cure for reality: never diagnose it. Just rename every hard fact until it sounds like a workplace Continue Reading
The Mile-High View
I have fond memories as a child sitting in the front seat helping navigate. I learned a lot about reading maps, proper road etiquette, and Continue Reading
The Essential Electric Fence Supplies for a Secure Farm Setup
Photo by Alan J. Hendry on Unsplash A secure farm fence begins with the right match between animals, terrain, and power. Poultry, goats,se sheep, Continue Reading