Where is the War in Ukraine headed?
I penned this three years ago. It is still applicable Europe is now experiencing the largest land war since World War II. The history of the conflict (which was largely based on power politics… Read More
Tagged: war and peace
Policy is always Personal
There are few things that are as difficult for a parent than to have a conversation with their child and hear hurt and fear in their voice. This happened to me this week and… Read More
Who are the Progressives/Conservatives today?
The political world seems to have turned on its head. Once again, the pundit-led media picked the wrong presidential candidate to win. In addition, the Republicans had a surprising (to some) clean sweep in… Read More
Further Reflections on Veteran’s Day
We recently “celebrated” Veteran’s Day. Yet, I wonder if our society today truly understand the meaning of military commitment and the men and women who have served our country under the Stars and Stripes.… Read More
We were young once…and soldiers (reminders of who we are)
Mostly, we live day to day, the weeks fade into years. All too often, we fail to stop and reflect on our lives. Yet from time to time, we experience something that causes us… Read More
What does it mean to be a “citizen?”
As we enter the Presidential election cycle, the issue of voting and citizenship rears its head once again. Section 1 of the 14th Amendment states that “all persons born or naturalized in the United… Read More
Personal Branding vs Security in the Online World
We all “build” ourselves a place in the world, our outward reflection. Previously, we defined it as your character, reputation, or status. Today, this would be termed a Personal Brand, “a widely-recognized perception or… Read More
The Day after Veteran’s Day
It seems apropos that I should be writing a column after Veteran’s Day because this is a discussion of the “after” (military service) that many military servicemembers face. To this end, we ought to… Read More
Are we less virtuous than we used to be?
I frequently hear comments about the shifting societal morals. Typically, it is in a negative sense. “We have lost the important values.” The America I grew up in (the 50s and 60s) were halcyon… Read More
Wars and Rumors of Wars
We live in turbulent times. With Russia’s invasion of the Ukraine, Europe is now embroiled in the most significant armed conflict since World War II. It is being fought in Eastern Europe but threatens… Read More
