High Lonesome Vineyard: Award-Winning Veteran-Owned Winery
Veteran-owned High Lonesome Vineyard s a producer of award-winning wines. It recognized as one of top 10 wineries in Arizona. Photo by High Lonesome Vineyard. Tucked away in the scenic…
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The Liberation of Fear: Finding Health and Strength after Fifty
The Liberation of Fear: Finding Health and Strength after Fifty by Donavon L Riley The sun hung low over the horizon, casting long shadows across the fields, as I met…
The Silent Threat: Understanding the Dangers of Dehydration
Pexels photo by Nathan Cowley As the sun climbs high and the mercury rises, National Hydration Day arrives on June 23 with a timely reminder of the importance of water…
The Resurgence of Bullshit Martial Arts: Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu as an Anchor
In recent years, the martial arts world has seen a resurgence of dubious and often ineffective martial arts practices, popularly known as “bullshit martial arts.” This phenomenon has been somewhat…
Condor Cipher Jeans: Modern Take on a Classic Design
Jeans are uniquely American. Probably the most worn type of pant for decades now, they are a mainstay in the American wardrobe. Even so, the traditional cut and material has…
Condor Short Sleeve Combat Shirt (GEN II): Sun’s Out, Guns Out
Condor Short Sleeve Combat Shirt (GEN II) This may be a somewhat controversial opinion but I view combat shirts as being comfort items. The traditional long sleeve, ¼ zip shirt…
Aleon 17” Aluminum Backpack for The Sophisticated Commuter
I travel a lot for work and pleasure, and I always have a laptop with me. Some of those places require a little more protection for the laptops. I have…
In Memory of Mighty Men Who Marched
In Memory of Mighty Men Who Marched by Donavon L Riley O Lord of Hosts, hear our humble heart’s prayer, In memory of mighty men who marched, Bold warriors, bearers…
A Brief History of the Hawaiian Shirt
The aloha shirt, also known as the Hawaiian shirt, is a distinct style of dress shirt originating from Hawaii. These shirts typically feature collars, buttons, and short sleeves, crafted from…
Lights, Camera, Espionage: Hollywood and the OSS
Alan Ladd on cover of “Modern Screen”, April 1946. Cropped. Throughout the course of the Second World War, a significant number of Hollywood’s finest chose to serve their nation by…