If you are familiar with the concept of a Black Swan event, then you can appreciate that we have just experienced one. A “Black Swan” is a metaphor for an event that is a complete surprise and has a significant disruptive impact. When Black Swan events occur, they are typically Read more
In the last few years, some people have feared that the nation is in the early stages of a civil war. I hope they are wrong. Yet I have thought the same in recent days. While claiming civil war is around the corner may be strident, the violence we have witnessed Read more
How to begin? Yesterday, a 31-year-old political icon was struck down by an assassin’s bullet. His sin? He was a conservative. He was a Christian conservative and a man who prized free speech, civil debate, and genuine truth. Absolute and objective truth. He was not ashamed of his convictions and Read more
Last summer, we noticed that our back porch and deck had a problem. One corner was sinking. It has been deteriorating over the past few years, having been constructed 33 years prior. The structure was not exceptionally sturdy or finished. It was a typical mass production deck and screened-in porch purchased Read more