One nice thing about living in Wisconsin is that most people (some work in snow removal) are happy when Spring comes. Of course, we're never sure when Continue Reading
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Dreading Mother’s Day: Finding Solace in Brotherhood and Sisterhood
This first appeared in The Havok Journal on May 8, 2016. Mother’s Day... at the first mention in the week leading up to Mother’s Day my conscious Continue Reading
Is Suicide Ever Ethical?
I feel like I should preface this one with the disclaimer that no, I’m not currently suicidal. Nor do I endorse suicide as a means of escaping Continue Reading
From Ritual to Reality: Because He Lives
This first appeared in The Havok Journal on March 27, 2016 My annual nostalgia of Easter now blossoms in reverse. My firstborn was killed in Continue Reading
COVID-19 Becomes a Virus of Values in a Time of Reflection
This first appeared in The Havok Journal on April 4, 2020. It's been a year, how did Covid impact your life? You worked 12-plus hours a day inside a Continue Reading
A Life or Death Decision in Battle: Cowardice or Common Sense?
by an anonymous retired Special Forces officer Here dead we lie, by A. E. Housman Here dead we lie Because we did not choose To live and shame the Continue Reading
COVID-19 Changed Me
This first appeared in The Havok Journal on April 20, 2020. How has Covid changed you? Little things make me realize how Coronavirus has changed me. Continue Reading
COVID-19 Global Reality Check: What’s Really Essential?
This first appeared in The Havok Journal on April 23, 2020. The issues discussed are timeless. Americans fight similar, but also different emotional Continue Reading
The Fear
by Aaron Smith I smelled it, the first time. The stink of Fear, underscored by the whites of his eyes In the dead of night, We Men sent to take Continue Reading
How a Professional Bouncer Took Out Four Assailants Without Lifting a Finger
I always preach that for your average everyday citizen - men and women- the martial art you should master first is confidence. You should know how to Continue Reading
After Easter COVID-19 Reflection: Depression—A Door
by Gloria Rose This first appeared in The Havok Journal on April 21, 2020. The day after the crucifixion, Peter had to be depressed. Even more, he Continue Reading
With COVID, and in Life, It’s OK to Say: “I Don’t Know”
This first appeared in The Havok Journal on April 28, 2020. It's been a year, what has changed? “I don't know.” A few years ago, the brilliant Continue Reading
