When I bought my first car, gas cost right around one dollar a gallon. What a time to be alive. Of course, I only made around $5.50 an hour at my pet Continue Reading
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9/11, A Survivor’s Story
by Dan Geraghty Editor's Note: Twenty-five years later, 9/11 has become history for millions of Americans, but Dan Geraghty’s account preserves Continue Reading
Even in the Military, Self-Interest Is a Legitimate Motivator
One of the most persistent myths about military service is that it requires the complete abandonment of self-interest. We celebrate selfless service. Continue Reading
Living in a World of Facades
In the song "1000 Years" by The Gaslight Anthem, Brian Fallon sings “I heard about a woman once, who did everything ever asked of her. She Continue Reading
Try to Set the Sea on Fire
By Scott Staron “Does anyone want to know why I got into this line of work?” I looked out at my daughter’s class of fifth graders. No takers. “I Continue Reading
Choosing Reliable Components for a Basement Egress System
Converting lower-level spaces into livable rooms turns dark storage areas into bright home bedrooms. Homeowners need proper escape paths to guarantee Continue Reading
Why You Want a Physicist to Speak at Your Funeral
Author's Note: the following was written by Aaron Freeman (1956-), an American physicist, writer, broadcast journalist, and standup comedian, noted Continue Reading
The Costume We Wear: Kafka, Identity, and the Illusion of Authenticity in War and Life
Franz Kafka is often credited—though perhaps apocryphally—with the observation that "I was ashamed of myself when I realized life was a costume party Continue Reading
Before Man Was, War Existed
The modern world often speaks about war as though it were an aberration—a failure of diplomacy, a breakdown of civilization, or a temporary deviation Continue Reading
Curbside Gifts: A Pink Jeep and the Veteran Community
curbside gift: a physical object or an act of kindness that you give, often anonymously, without expecting anything in return I spent 27 years as Continue Reading
Aristotle’s Warning About a Life Spent Working: What It Means for Veterans
Work, and a Life Diminished There is a quiet but persistent assumption embedded in modern American life: that work is not only necessary, but also Continue Reading
Sometimes the Best Thing to Do is Just Walk Away
Summer of 2003. A couple of unexpected downturns and one unmitigated disaster left me poor as a church mouse for about 6 months. Not broke, destitute. Continue Reading