The Ten Benefits of drinking coffee
Coffee is one of the most widely consumed beverages in the world, and it’s loved for more than just its rich flavor and aroma. This popular drink offers numerous benefits…
The OSS and Beyond: How Wild Bill Donovan Helped Shape the CIA
William J. “Wild Bill” Donovan William Joseph Donovan, often referred to as “Wild Bill,” was a pioneering figure in American intelligence and a key architect of the modern intelligence community.…
The Harvest Worth Its Ache
The Harvest Worth Its Ache by Donavon L Riley True worship is not a matter of casting off form and rite, but of yielding to the deep, shaping power of…
Secrets of the Forest: The OSS Training Camp at Prince William Forest Park
Two wooden cabins shaded by a green summer forest Cabins in A Unit in Cabin Camp 3 All of the historic cabin camps located within the park were constructed by…
U.S. Coffee Rationing in World War II
During World War II, the United States implemented coffee rationing as part of the broader war effort and conservation measures. The rationing of various goods, including coffee, was necessary to…
A History of Violence Film Review and Coffee Scene
Released in 2005 and directed by David Cronenberg, “A History of Violence” is a gripping exploration of identity, family, and the consequences of one’s past. At the center of the…
God Takes The Long View
God Takes The Long View by Donavon L Riley The revival of faith may seem distant for those in quiet, thinning parishes, but God plows where He wills, calling us…
Brewing Despair: Children of Men coffee scene
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The Art of Perception: Musashi’s Teachings on Situational Awareness
The Miyamoto Musashi Budokan in Ōhara-chō (Mimasaka), Okayama Prefecture, Japan, 利用者:663highland / CC BY 2.5. “Perceive that which cannot be seen with the eye.” — Miyamoto Musashi, “The Book of…
Tony Mendez: A CIA Master of Disguise and Deception
Then-President Jimmy Carter (right) congratulates CIA officer Tony Mendez (left) on his successful Argo operation during Iran Hostage Crisis, 1980. Central Intelligence Agency. All warfare is based on deception.” —…