Old Man Winter has come again, the colors of Fall fading away like the hope in my heart. The Fall colors and maple leaves are no more, like the Continue Reading
When Strength Looks Like Threat
Last night, I went on a hike on the UW–Madison campus with a dear friend who was in town. When it was over, we parted ways and I started driving home. Continue Reading
Born in a Tavern, Forged in War
United States Marines are a unique breed. First, their branch of service was born in a bar called Tun Tavern in Philadelphia, PA, on November 10, Continue Reading
Puke While You Run
It’s good to remember the things that made you who you are today, even if they may be as insignificant as being chewed out by an instructor while on a Continue Reading
Don’t Ever Count Me Out
A little over one hundred years ago, a popular politician from New York would write "The Man in the Arena." The work describes the importance of Continue Reading
My Personal Guard
If you walk into my living room, the first thing that will stand out is a painting approximately 4' by 5' of The Night Watch by Rembrandt. It sits Continue Reading
Getting To Know Ray
He hails from the town that is young. To many, he is known as the good son. They call him Ray, “Boom Boom”, and Mancini, But if I were Continue Reading
Lasting Memory
Your image haunts my dreams, like an owl masters the night. I see you walking, eyes sparkling like the fire you surround. That beautiful but Continue Reading
As the Shadows Wait
Experience in death, ‘tis not to be taken lightly.Your mother, your brother, your sister, and your father.You might be the next one,So be sure to hold Continue Reading
The Beacon
As I look into the face of my fellow man, I stare at a mirror image of myself. I am stricken by the vision of what my soul has become, That Continue Reading
Mirrors
Time is the ultimate and primeval mentor. It will let you know whether a relationship will succeed or fail, if an athlete will win or lose, Continue Reading
It Takes a Monster to Kill a Monster… Can We Ever Go Back?
In youth, we are indoctrinated to believe that there are "monsters" out there willing to hurt us, whether it's the boogie man under your bed or Continue Reading