The Lesson Of Achilles

“If your only gift is that of waging war and the ability to take lives, then it is a curse.” – Author Unknown. – In Greek Mythology, Achilles was a hero of the Trojan War who was known as being the greatest of all the Greek warriors. He was the...

5 Minutes for the Next 50 Years

Mathhew McConaughey – Motivational Speech – This video serves as a beacon of inspiration for those seeking guidance on defining success, making choices aligned with one’s values, and embracing the process of self-discovery. Matthew...

The Wisdom Of A King

And the king said, “Divide the living child in two, and give half to the one and half to the other.” 1 Kings 3:25 – Many years ago, King Solomon took the throne in the kingdom of Israel after his father, King David, had passed away. He was a wise king,...

The Worst Attorney General In History

The attorney general should be a watchdog for the rule of law, not a lapdog for the president – simple as that. – Bob Casey, Jr. – WASHINGTON — 2016 – an American lawyer and jurist is nominated by Barack Obama to the U.S. Supreme...

The Man Who Changed War Forever

“Now I am become death; the destroyer of worlds.” – J. Robert Oppenheimer – after the successful test of the uranium enriched atomic bomb in New Mexico. J. Robert Oppenheimer was born on April 22, 1904 in New York City to a wealthy Jewish family. He was a...

A Father and Son

(This fictional column is loosely based on the movie, The Judge, starring Robert Duvall and Robert Downing Jr.) 1969 – A child is born into a successful family in a small town near the Red River in Oklahoma. His father, Stephen Jackson, is the owner of a mining...

Operation Underworld

“When a nation’s survival is at stake, it is oftentimes necessary to deal with those who are not the most upstanding citizens.” – Author Unknown – 1942-1945 – The United States is engaged in the most horrid military conflict in history....

The Eagle Resurrection

“In order to fly, you have to let go of the world that you’re hanging onto.” – Kurek Ashley – Since I can remember, my greatest fear has been failure. This pursuit to succeed has blinded me in certain aspects of life. As I grow older, I begin to understand that...

Bravery Outshining Fear

(This fictional column is loosely based on the book, The Man In The High Castle, written by Philip K. Dick which illustrates what would have happened if Americans had not stood up to evil during WWII). 1933 – Washington D.C. – President Elect Franklin Roosevelt is...

The Great Conflict

“The true war is not fought on battlefields, in the sky, nor on the seas. The true war is fought within our hearts. This is the great conflict that we all wage war with. It is the past and it leaves its scars.” – Author Unknown – West Texas – 1901 –...