My Dad was a good man, but for me, his goodness has nothing to do with his work at the Joint Special Operations Command (JSOC). In fact, my regard for Continue Reading
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Waiting for Dawn’s Dappled Light
Trust, they say yet my tears betray my moans remain or do they water the seeds of hope tiny specks mustard Continue Reading
I’ve Been That Poor, Tortured Soul
by Lou Marin Just last week, another of “my” Crew Chiefs, this one retired less than a month, left behind a wife and two young children before Continue Reading
Spiral of Small Flames
The third floor of the Waldorf school building is a small auditorium. There is a stage on the east end of the hall, and the floor is a wide expanse of Continue Reading
The Fastest-Growing Suburbs Around San Antonio: What New Residents Need to Know
Photo by Matthew LeJune on Unsplash San Antonio's appeal keeps rising, with its rich history, affordable living, and proximity to natural beauty. Continue Reading
Friends Lost in the Sandbox
by Vincent Johnson I am no special operator, ranger, or grunt of sorts. I never get why so many people I speak to about military service feel they Continue Reading
The Death Clock
Standing at a too young man's graveside.A cold North Dakota November windblew snow up my uniform pants leg. As the honor guard leader called"Ready, Continue Reading
7 Essential Ways To Choose Bike Lights for Safer Rides Day and Night
Photo by Waldemar Brandt on Unsplash Cycling is always a liberating experience, whether commuting to work or simply taking in some fresh air. But Continue Reading
Event Carpet Hire: How to Choose the Perfect Flooring for Your Event
Photo by Shahaz Wangare on Unsplash It really fascinates people, a suitable floor will totally change the look and atmosphere of an event. A red Continue Reading
Suffering Alone
As the falling droplets began to run cold, I contemplated the options. Should I call the man who understood such a lapse the most? The man Continue Reading
In the Silence of Our Home
Cars departing with frenzied goodbye waves Last airport run complete Leftovers stacked in neat rows in refrigerator Ashes piled up in wood Continue Reading
I Want An Honest Funeral… And So Should You
I have stood for more funerals than I care to count. I have become a seasoned veteran. I have stood for family, friends, soldiers, veterans, Continue Reading