History Cannot Be Viewed Through A Contemporary Lens

Attempting to judge the long and complex history of modern civilization, or even the relatively young history of the United States through a filter of modern-day morals, norms, and “wokeness” is problematic on several different levels.

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Us vs Them Mentality Only Furthers Divisiveness

It baffles me how there can be such hatred in this country among Americans. A lot of the young people today are too young to remember September 11th, 2001, but

Life is Too Short to Hate

Life is so short. Unfortunately we have to be reminded of this fact from time to time. When we go extended periods of time without any significant loss,

You Call Your Movement Anti-Fascist?

Fascism /ˈfæʃɪzəm/ is a form of radical authoritarian nationalism, characterized by dictatorial power, forcible suppression of opposition, and control of industry and commerce, that came to prominence in early 20th-century Europe.

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Not ESPN Radio Material

I received an email from ESPN Radio yesterday notifying me

Why I Cannot Talk to Anyone, but Can Write to a World of Strangers

Why is it that I have such a hard time expressing any significant feelings

Love Lost Still Hurts After Years

I have never had the ending of a relationship cause this much pain, sadness,

It Shouldn’t Take a Loss for Us to Want to be Better People

A persons true impact on others really becomes obvious in their passing.

 

It is interesting to look back at the impact of the passing of those close to me (and some not so close) has had on me through my years in the Marines, my time

Loss Never Gets Easier

Life happens on its own schedule, and just doesn’t care what you are doing or have going on. When a young, normal guy can go from walking on a beach one second, to gone