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You Need Hope if You’re Going to Make it After Combat
By Joe DeCree This first appeared in Britta's blog, "Life After War" and is republished with permission. Why do we need hope? Everything alive Continue Reading
Once You Strike the Match, You Don’t Get to Lecture the Fire on Its Manners
There is a comforting lie we tell ourselves about violence: that it can be summoned, directed, and restrained according to our intentions. That we can Continue Reading
What Does Your Soul Look Like?
By Ryan Mimna I keep asking myself If it's the weather, but I know betterOh, what thoughts are kept subdued?What do silent souls scream?Do they Continue Reading
Learn How to Fight… Because the Terrorists Are
There is a comforting lie we tell ourselves in polite society, especially when it comes to violence: someone else will handle it. The police. Continue Reading
The Aftermath Most People Ignore: The Long Tail of Injury and Recovery
Most people think of an accident as a moment. Impact, reaction, resolution. It’s clean, contained, something that happens and then ends. But that’s Continue Reading
When There Are No More Americans Left to Dream
“The American Dream is not dead. But the Americans who believed in it might be.”For generations, the American Dream stood as a beacon: work hard, play Continue Reading
Small Visual Details Are Quietly Redefining Everyday Spaces
In both residential and commercial environments, small design elements are playing a larger role in shaping how spaces are perceived and experienced. Continue Reading
The Homeowners Guide to Home Decking Repair
Every homeowner loves spending a sunny afternoon on a beautiful deck. It is the perfect spot for weekend barbecues or a quiet morning coffee. Keeping Continue Reading
Action Beats Fear
By Ryan Mimna The secret to handling fear is taking action. In the simplicity of this truth lies duplicity. Fear is paralyzing, as the brain knows Continue Reading
How I Stayed Grounded with 40 Years’ Experience in Civilian and Military Aviation
Just as a preface, this story has a point. Mainly that there are lessons I learned early in life that has stood me in good stead. Such as the need to Continue Reading
When Mobility Becomes Mission-Critical: Supporting Large Dogs Through Physical Decline
Caring for a large dog brings a distinct set of responsibilities, especially when age, injury, or illness begins to affect mobility. Unlike smaller Continue Reading