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Life
How the Gas Met the Brakes
My husband has always been a natural risk-taker. Things that might turn others away, draw him in, and the point where most people say, "ok, this is 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
Search Warrants: The Fruit of the Poisonous Tree
There has been much said, written, and posted recently about the Nunes letter that made allegations regarding the veracity and integrity of the FISA Continue Reading
Depression: The Ferocious War against My Soul
by Cosette Joy Perrodin Why this sadness and deep sorrow? Why these bitter tears? Why do I mask these thoughts? Why won’t I face my fears? Why won’t Continue Reading
Shortcomings and Lessons Learned of a Ranger
by Kasey Pipitt Very recently I was a victim of my own wake-up call, one caused by no one other than myself. It was a real “look in the mirror” Continue Reading
Listen Up Mushrooms and Potatoes!
Did you ever consider that the lower kingdoms are ahead of humankind in many ways? Think about it. Herds of animals cooperate in hunting, ants are Continue Reading
Valentine’s Day Exclusive: Trust Life a Little Bit
by Julie Huynh If there is such thing as a love lottery, then I’ll tell you, I won it. You might be surprised to hear me say this, seeing as how my Continue Reading
Winter Carry Woes: Choosing Your Cold-Weather Handgun
by John Chandler Like many of you, I carry a concealed handgun when and where I’m legally allowed. Three seasons out of the year, I carry a mid-size Continue Reading
Redemption: 20 years and 1 Suicide Attempt Later
From within a luxury seaside villa, I swallowed them all. I hit send on my phone and I closed my eyes. After that amount of VA candy, it’s a miracle I Continue Reading
Transition Dispatch: Part Three
It has been nearly two months since I picked up my DD-214 at Fort Bragg. My entry into civilian life is going well, partly due to familiarity with the Continue Reading
How to Find Happiness
I wondered how we were constantly seeking to find happiness. You can stroll through the bookstore and find endless self-help books on the subject and Continue Reading
