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
Life
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
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
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
Am I My Brother’s Keeper?
Now Cain said to his brother Abel, "Let’s go out to the field." While they were in the field, Cain attacked his brother, Abel, and killed Continue Reading
Soul Ownership
Day in and day out I watch the world pass me by. I watch and listen intently. I watch as the many live their lives not for themselves, but for Continue Reading
Want to Stay Connected? Think I O U 2
Stay connected. Seems like a good idea. After all, it was Aristotle who observed almost 2,400 years ago that man is a social animal. We may not be Continue Reading
The Recklessly Discarded
Photo source. We stood in the company of great men. We stood among former Rangers, Special Forces, and Marines. Even accounting for drunken 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” moment Continue Reading
Real-Life Challenges You Can Face in an Emergency and What to Do
Every day, countless individuals face emergencies. Whether it be a medical emergency or natural disaster, there's always a possibility that you could Continue Reading
Insomnia: Demon of Destruction and Peace
Night after night I lay awake, long after the light of day has settled beyond the horizon. The struggle that ensues is one all too familiar. It has Continue Reading
Lazy First Impressions: How Pigeonholing Can Really Cost You
How many people do I actually know? I mean really know. I'm not talking about "friends" on Facebook or any of the other social media. I am talking Continue Reading
