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
Life
What am I Still Doing Here?
Wednesday was my birthday. It generally falls on the spring equinox, but this year the changing of seasons came a day early, probably because it's a Continue Reading
The Problem with Gun Violence
Regardless of where you stand on the matter, I think all of you would agree with me when I say that the topic of gun control, as well as the larger Continue Reading
Tobacco Musings in Puerto Vallarta
2015 03 29 Sunday I stand on the fantail and stare out at the buildings across the bay from the cutter. We’re moored in Puerto Vallarta, Mexico, Continue Reading
Abandon all Hope
by Reagan Pettigrew I lived off the corner of Tustin Ave. I was a student at a nearby university. I did not like to spend time with students. But Continue Reading
We Who Fought, Those We Fought against, and Those We Fought for
by Anonymous This first appeared in The Havok Journal on March 8, 2019, but the message is timeless. I never really have much to say. I guess one of 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
Sheepdogs and a World Without Guns
I was engaged in a discussion this morning with a woman when the topic of guns came up. The woman stated, “I’m totally against guns.” I appreciated Continue Reading
Enormous Balls
Stefan came to visit us today. Stefan is our youngest son. He's tall and muscular. His arms are completely covered with animal tattoos. He has a Continue Reading
4 Significant Benefits of Home Remodeling
Source: Pixabay.com Owing a home is a great blessing, and when it comes to the matter of its remodeling it might be a challenging task for some Continue Reading
Evasive Responses
Every question is met with the litany of evading responses. So often the questions are peripheral, for the chasm is too deep. With each and every Continue Reading
Perceived Distinction or Infamy
When you enter a room, your every action and every word judged not by their realities, but the juxtaposition of the perceived distinction or Continue Reading