by Michael Kane My day job, as well as my hobbies, require that I occasionally have to solder various electronic components. It’s one of my favorite Continue Reading
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It is What It is: 10 Things Military Veterans Just Do
No person leaves the military the same as when they entered. Here are some things Veterans do after some time in the military: Sitting towards a Continue Reading
Give Yourself Some F-ing Grace
Sometimes, I can tuck my anxiety away in my pocket and pretend it is not there. Other times, I feel so overwhelmed, I can barely breathe, and Continue Reading
A Time for Wolves
Lt. Col. Dave Grossman made an analogy years ago that has enthralled parts of our population. The idea of sheep, sheepdogs, and wolves as a simile for Continue Reading
A Teaching Moment: Reflections on Afghanistan
This originally appeared in Dave's blog on March 19, 2012. It is republished here with the author's permission. It has been many years now, but I Continue Reading
“Situational Awareness”: The Gold Standard
Have you ever had a conversation with someone, only to have them look at someone or something directly behind you or off in the background of your Continue Reading
The Threat of Nuclear War… Again
by Frank Pauc This first appeared in Frank's blog on March 1, 2022 as "Nukes." It is republished here with the author's permission. “The whole Continue Reading
On the Shoulders of Giants
Do you see, my Son?The glimpse of the rarefied airThe view above the rampartThe Watch along the Wall Peak above the turret,just over the Continue Reading
I Fell in Love with the Idea of America
At some point in my early years, I fell in love with the idea of America. Today, we are amidst an America that is ever more divided, and it is causing Continue Reading
The “Must-Have” Tools at Home
Buying a new home is pretty exciting! Isn’t it? However, when you have finally gotten it and moved, you are totally responsible for its maintenance. Continue Reading
I Might Not Have a Tomorrow, but I Have a Today
by Frank Pauc This first appeared in Frank's blog on February 27, 2022, as "Morning Star." It is republished here with the author's permission. Continue Reading
Would You Refuse to Salute Hitler?
We’re frequently told “don’t be that guy,” often with good reason. Drunk and douchey at a party? Don’t be that guy. Park in a spot someone else Continue Reading