Everything is beautiful
No. Not literal death. “The poet T.S. Eliot was always one of my favorites. He was a perfect poet, yet an imperfect person, who glimpsed perfection with his far-off vision…
Robin Moore’s Revelations: Unmasking the Khaki Mafia in Vietnam
My father spent 10 years in Vietnam, and told me about the story of the Khaki Mafia. He stated that if I wanted to speak with his good friend Bob…
Surfing during the Vietnam War helped soldiers cope
Amidst the turmoil and challenges of the Vietnam War, surfing provided a temporary respite and escape for soldiers seeking solace and a connection to their home country. While the history…
The Stirrups: Revolutionizing Western Civilization’s Horsepower
If you watched the Hollywood made movie titled 12 Strong starring actor Chris Hemsworth, it tells the story of American Special Forces members liberating Afghanistan from the Taliban in 2001.…
Myth Debunked: Separating Fact from Fiction About Vikings in History
Vikings is the modern name given to seafaring people originally from Scandinavia, who from the late 8th to the late 11th centuries raided, pirated, traded and settled throughout parts of…
Everyday fill your life with fear
“Everyday fill your life with fear and then learn to empty yourself of it.”~Michael Kurcina Do not be afraid of the darkness ahead. When we stop doing heroic things, when…
Extraction 2 Movie Trivia and Goofs
According to the director Sam Hargrave the 20 minute single take action scene took 4-5 months to rehearse and 29 days to shoot. Chris Hemsworth, Golshifteh Farahani and Adam Bessa…
You Like Getting Socked in the Mouth? How to Identify a Good Mouth Guard.
Background At 3 am, and at the age of 16, how do you explain to your father that you just got kicked in the mouth during a no holds barred…
Are Organic Beans Worth It?
I get asked about Organic infrequently when I am at the local farmer’s market. When I get asked here is generally what I share with customers. The decision to purchase…
5 Actors Who Portrayed Marine Drill Instructors in Movies
Few characters embody discipline, toughness, and unyielding authority quite like the Marine Corps drill instructor, in Hollywood cinema. Here are a few notable actors who have brought these iconic Marine…