If you are a conservative, chances are you loved him. If you are a liberal, you didn’t, and likely found him offensive. The difference in those two opinions is that most people who respected Rush Limbaugh actually listened to what he Read more…
When I was a battalion commander in the U.S. Army, I was entrusted with administering military justice according to the Uniform Code of Military Justice (UCMJ). It was a very serious responsibility. As part of that responsibility, I acted as a convening Read more…
Even in combat, you’ll have a few days to attend the necessities of life. Thirty years ago today was one of those times when after a major Shamal—sandstorm—we were all coated in grit and grime. It was “wash day,” but not just Read more…
Thirty years ago today, I was sitting in the middle of the Saudi desert with the 1st Infantry Division Artillery. We were preparing to jump forward from our initial staging area to positions we would occupy to attack Iraqi forces along the Read more…
In these days of turmoil and political upheaval—to say nothing of political correctness—free speech in the America is under attack not witnessed since our Revolution. Setting aside our political biases momentarily, most people across the political spectrum can find a point Read more…
It was painful to see what we saw. As I watched the violent protests that occurred at our national Capitol on January 6th, 2021, I was ashamed. I was ashamed of how people have been whipped into such outrage that they could Read more…
In case you’ve failed to notice, the politics of pandemics has unleashed a spending spree in America which is breaking every record in the book when it comes to our national debt. But even without a debate surrounding whether we should Read more…
I hope all of you have a very Merry Christmas. Here is something to remind all of us about the true meaning of this celebration. The Birth of Jesus (Luke 2: 1-20) 1 In those days Caesar Augustus issued a decree Read more…
Our English language is rich with wonderful words. A fulsome vocabulary is a gift, for sure, bestowed on those who have been afforded an education that emphasizes the need for a well-stocked inventory of words. That said, being a prolix virtuoso or Read more…
After 69 years of life on this terrestrial ball, I’ve learned a few things. Like many people, I’ve made more than my fair share of mistakes in life. Bad judgment, impulsivity, self-aggrandizement, and plain old stupidity. Some wags have suggested that God watches Read more…