From Bean to Bar: A History of Coffee in Cocktails
Pexels photo by Tim Durand Coffee has long been a beloved beverage, celebrated for its rich flavors and invigorating qualities. Over the years, it has also found its way into…
The SIS Building: An Icon of British Intelligence
SIS Building seen from Vayxhill Bridge. The SIS Building (or MI6 Building) houses the headquarters of the British Secret Intelligence Service (SIS / MI6), Photo by Laurie Nevay / CC…
MI5’s Double-Cross System: Turning the Tables on Nazi Espionage
Blenheim Palace, the headquarters of MI5’s Twenty Committee during World War II. Located in Woodstock, near Oxford, the palace is a UNESCO World Heritage Site. Photo by DeFacto / CC…
Eyes Unclouded
“For what does it profit a man to gain the whole world and forfeit his soul?” — Mark 8:36 To see clearly is to reject the world’s empty treasures and…
Masculinity, Honor, Justice, Perseverance, and Faith
A post for you on mindfulness, while sipping your coffee. Have a cup and enjoy a tale. In a culture where the clamor of modern life often drowns the voices…
Benchmade Dacian Spear Point Fixed Blade Knife
I was introduced to the Benchmade DacianTM at SHOT Show 2025. I had seen it online, but it is one of those knives that is much more impressive in-person. I…
The Mossad: Israel’s National Intelligence Agency
The Mossad, officially known as the Institute for Intelligence and Special Operations (Hebrew: המוסד למודיעין ולתפקידים מיוחדים), is Israel’s national intelligence agency. It has recently made headlines for its covert…
The War Within
“Be strong in the Lord and in the power of His might. Put on the whole armor of God, that you may be able to stand against the schemes of…
The AT-802U Sky Warden / OA-1K: A New Era in Armed Overwatch
AT-802U Sky Warden / OA-1K. Photo courtesy Air Tractor. The AT-802U Sky Warden, officially designated as the OA-1K in late 2022, is a cutting-edge light attack and armed reconnaissance aircraft…
A Brush with Espionage: The CIA Intelligence Art Collection
“First Sting,” Stuart Brown, 2008, Oil on Canvas. Donated courtesy of Richard J. Guggenhime and Donald Elster. Painting depicts the turning point in the Soviet-Afghan War with the first of…