5.11® FOLEY MID shoe review
STYLE This is a good looking shoe! The Foley Mid is a nice looking mid-high sneaker reminiscent of the old Vans skate shoes so popular in the 80s and 90s…
Delta Force Jerry Boykin Never Surrender: A Soldier’s Journey to the Crossroads of Faith and Freedom (2011) reviewed
I was able to see Boykin speak at my church many years ago. His son at that time was a Secret Service agent, and one of our parishioners was too;…
Tactical Dress Shoe: Nautica Men’s Wingtip Oxford Lace-Up
The Nautica Men’s Wingtip Oxford Lace-Ups are a good, comfortable choice for business casual and everyday comfort. I have been wearing these since February 2023. So, about 7 months. Overall,…
The Battle of Dien Bien Phu
The Battle of Dien Bien Phu commenced in mid-March and concluded in early May of 1954. Ultimately, out of the 16,000 French troops who found themselves besieged at Dien Bien…
Vietnamese Beer during the Vietnam War
1964. Beautiful picture of my father in Vietnam. 25 years old in a road side shack on the road to Pleiku. Traveling from Quy Nhon Vietnam. Dangerous road for an…
Tactical Dress Shoe Johnston & Murphy Upton Plain Toe Derby
Here is another great shoe to add to your collection. Edge dress the outsole with black dressing and you’ll be good to go. Johnston & Murphy Men’s Upton Plain Toe…
Napalm in the Vietnam War
My father told me that he once raced the family car, with my siblings and me to the beach at Vung Tau while the American military laid down some napalm…
Vietnamese Food During the Vietnam War
Vietnamese cuisine encompasses the rich culinary traditions of Vietnam, offering a delightful fusion of flavors and tastes. Each meal is a harmonious blend of five fundamental tastes known as “ngũ…
Fire in the Lake by Frances Fitzgerald book review
Originally published in 1972. It won won the Pulitzer Prize, the Bancroft Prize, and the National Book Award. I first read this book in my early twenties, and I continue…
Drugs Scam in Thailand and What to Do?
Using illicit drugs in Thailand is an extremely ill-advised choice. Yet, every year, numerous individuals fall into a deceptive sense of security in places like Koh Phangan and make the…