The Coronavirus Is Now A "Pandemic." Maybe We Ought To Take It More Seriously Now. by Scott Faith It's official: the novel coronavirus, also known as COVID19, is now a global pandemic. We might better stop being so cavalier about it and start taking the outbreak a bit more seriously. The World Health Organization (WHO) made the determination today, as reported cases … [Read more...]
Be Less Depressed: How to Be Positive in the Winter Season
Be Less Depressed: How to Be Positive in the Winter Season by Scott Faith Feeling depressed in the wintertime can make the season less bright. Isolation and a desolate landscape can have the worst effect on some people. Rather than letting it get you down, find ways to be positive instead. Take Care of Your Health Working out regularly, eating right and exercising … [Read more...]
The Grief We Carry
The Grief We Carry by Brad Thomas This segment or installment is a departure from the story that I’m here to tell. It’s a story about something I’ve been carrying with me and that I’ve needed to say for the better part of twenty-six years. This is about a very recent personal discovery and my intent in this article is to connect with anyone who may … [Read more...]
For Veterans, Parents, And More: The Personal Benefits of Group Therapy
For Veterans, Parents, And More: The Personal Benefits Of Group Therapy by Lori Butierries As a female veteran as well as being the mother to two children with special needs, I find it hard to connect with the world around me. I can't relate to that many people anymore. To bridge the gap, I started attending a talk-therapy support group once a week to socialize with other … [Read more...]
I Died Inside Years Ago, So Now I’m waiting for My Moronic Outside to Catch Up
I Died Inside Years Ago, So Now I’m waiting for My Moronic Outside to Catch Up by Dave Chamberlin A few days ago I posted this on a buddies FB page in response to an article about how much time kids are spending on smart devices and that they mostly only had online friends and not face-to-face ones. “Of course I have no friends other than the ones I don’t want, so my … [Read more...]
“Quick Win” New Year’s Resolution: Estate Planning
“Quick Win” New Year’s Resolution: Estate Planning by Tyler Mac New Year’s Resolution remain popular for goal setting and life renewal. Joining the gym, losing weight, spending more time we family; it is a chance to turn over new leaf. Thankfully, a resolution doesn’t have to be a year-long endeavor. It can be a “quick win;” something rapidly and economically achievable … [Read more...]
Military Veterans and “Fresh Air Poisoning”
Military Veterans and "Fresh Air Poisoning" by Dave Hartmann Originally published by Dave Hartmann on his blog, "Davestories." This first appeared in The Havok Journal January 15, 2019. _____ “I never saw a wild thing sorry for itself. A small bird will drop frozen dead from a bough without ever having felt sorry for itself.” --D.H. Lawrence “Fresh air poisoning” is … [Read more...]
All I Want for Christmas
All I Want for Christmas by Chris Mattingly 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 views of the holidays are now skewed and broken, I don't think I have ever had a normal holiday, until last year when you came with me to Colorado, but even that was … [Read more...]
Sexually Transmitted Diseases in America Hit All-Time High
Sexually Transmitted Diseases in America Hit All-Time High by Scott Faith Editor's Note: This first appeared in The Havok Journal November 5, 2018 but is relevant today per a CDC press released October 8, 2019 indicating STDs remain on the rise in the U.S. It's hard to tell if Americans are "getting busy" more often, or if they're just being dumber about it. But the … [Read more...]
Taxation is Theft! Or…Is It?
Taxation is Theft! Or…Is It? by Gregory Drobny Taxation is theft. There, I said it. I’ve outed myself as a libertarian, despite my reluctance to do so, given my abhorrence for most labels. The thing is, I’ve heard every argument out there as to why taxation isn’t theft, but to me, they fall apart at the most basic levels. Let’s review just a few of them: “We need … [Read more...]
