A Misfit Pressed Against The World’s Frame
A Misfit Pressed Against The World’s Frame by Donavon L Riley +++ Though I have lived as a misfit pressed against the world’s frame, I trust that my jagged edges…
The Mentality of a Warrior: Wisdom of Miyamoto Musashi
Statue of Musashi & Kojiro Battle on Island of Ganryūjima. RoninjapanWiki / CC BY-SA 4.0. The only reason a warrior is alive is to fight, and the only reason a…
5.11® Foley Low
The Foley Low is surprisingly comfortable for everyday wear. The upper is lightweight and breathable, making them great for warmer weather, while the sole provides decent cushioning for short walks…
Snugpak TOMAHAWK INSULATED JACKET WGTE Product Review
If you’re searching for a reliable, high-performance cold-weather jacket, the Snugpak Tomahawk Insulated Jacket may be just what you need. Designed with precision and crafted from premium materials, this jacket…
Mountains of Resistance: The CIA’s Covert Support for Tibetan Independence
Memorial Plaque dedicated to Tibetan Freedom Fighters at Camp Hale. Central Intelligence Agency photo. In the late 1950s, Tibet was under increasing pressure from the Chinese government, which sought to…
Coffee: A Brew of Independence
Boston Tea Party, engraving in W. D. Cooper’s The History of North America, London: E. Newberry, 1789. Plate opposite p. 58. Rare Book and Special Collections Division, Library of Congress.…
Each A Splintered Branch
Each A Splintered Branch by Donavon L Riley Even the fallen find their place; as the broken tree returns to the soil and feeds the earth, so Christ gathers the…
From OSS to CIA: The Remarkable Journey of Conrad LaGueux
LaGueux with famous Pittman Apartment evacuation point in background. Ho Chi Minh City (formerly Saigon)), Vietnam. 2000. Photo from Central Intelligence Agency. Conrad “Connie” Edward LaGueux was a remarkable figure…
Rough & Holy
You were made to walk free, to shine in His glory, to know life unbridled and untamed. — D. +++ We were shaped to stride through wild hills and heather,…