COVID-19: Safety Does Not Trump Everything, Here's Why by Wade Garrett Americans might not realize it yet, but we are being indoctrinated into a culture of fear. Indefinite closures are inherent creators of fear. Humans have always feared the unknown, and under Covid-19 closures with guidelines that change by the day, there has never been greater uncertainty in … [Read more...]
That Time I Disarmed a Would-Be Attacker with a Cootie Catcher
That Time I Disarmed a Would-Be Attacker with a Cootie Catcher by Michael Bama Katt I met this guy when I was working the door on a very slow evening back in '91. He was one of those guys who will get your Spidey Sense flashing on sight; he looks like everybody in the pictures of home that my Cajun buddies show me, he wasn't big but rawboned as hell, scars all across his … [Read more...]
Hope in Hell: Letters from Inside Auschwitz
Hope in Hell: Letters from Inside Auschwitz by Alyssa Sudermann "Without memory, there is no culture. Without memory, there would be no civilization, no society, no future." — Auschwitz survivor and author Elie Wiesel Do you ever come across a historic story that just enthralls your mind? A story that sends you into a tailspin of research, and you end up reading countless … [Read more...]
With COVID, and in Life, It’s OK to Say: “I Don’t Know”
With COVID, and in Life, It’s OK to Say: “I Don’t Know” by Greg Drobny “I don't know.” A few years ago, the brilliant Nassim Taleb was asked what set him apart in the realm of financial market analysis. He said the difference between him and others was that he gets up every morning, looks in the mirror and says, "I have no idea what's going on out there." And then he … [Read more...]
Walt Disney World: One Veteran’s Perspective
Walt Disney World: One Veteran's Perspective by Chris Otero A few weeks ago, I finally took the family on to long awaited trip to Disney. It was the longest and most involved family trip we have taken and it was quite memorable. Looking back on the experience, I find that I have a few things/observations I wanted to make. Rather than write an essay, I will share a few of … [Read more...]
How a Professional Bouncer Took Out Four Assailants Without Lifting a Finger
How a Professional Bouncer Took Out Four Assailants Without Lifting a Finger by Michael Bama Katt 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 defend yourself, absolutely, but if you pay attention to your surroundings and don't hang around sketchy people in dicey bars, … [Read more...]
Breathe
Breathe by Aaron Smith Breathe. Breathe. Breathe. Training takes over, I need gloves! Where the fuck are my gloves?? Hands slippery with sweat struggle to put them on, Too hard, Too Hard! Try another pair… They’re too small and I’m too sweaty. Get to work. Bare hands now, slipping down into the ditch; Two pairs of eyes, white with horror Stare at me, pleading, … [Read more...]
The Fear
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 him- His children screaming, crying. His wife struggling and trying To comfort his family. I felt nothing for him. He was the enemy. A terrorist. The next time, It was mine. The heat of the day, the expectation of … [Read more...]
COVID-19 Global Reality Check: What’s Really Essential?
COVID-19 Global Reality Check: What’s Really Essential? by Scoti Domeij Americans fight similar, but also different emotional and economic battles these days. For many, the worries of a toilet paper shortage or infection from COVID-19 are among the least of their problems. A friend, Nate Huntley, who works with an amazing group of leaders in various countries, posted in a … [Read more...]
Haircut Guide for Veterans: What Differentiates a High Fade from a Low Fade?
Haircut Guide for Veterans: What Differentiates a High Fade from a Low Fade? by Avery Devereaux Want to rock a fade but you don’t know which type of fade to choose between a low fade and a high fade? This guide will help you get started. Understanding the Differences between a High Fade and a Low Fade https://www.instagram.com/p/B01OmxmA3vP/ High fade, … [Read more...]
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