Goldilocks of Giving
Once upon a time, I gave my all. I gave my all to everyone and everything in my life. My eagerness to drain my own well came from a place…
The Approach Jacket from 5.11
I grew up on the Pacific Coast of Washington state. Rain has always been a part of my life. As a kid, I never really worried about rain gear. We…
5.11 Mission Ready™ 3.0 90L bag
I travel about once a month and about half of that time it is usually overseas in austere conditions. I’ve destroyed my share of bags through wear and tear, and…
Hooten and Young OPERATION GOTHIC SERPENT Cigars
Hooten Young is now open for business! A product review is forthcoming. Stay tuned for more! was founded by former Delta Force operator, Master Sgt. Norm Hooten and friends who…
Review of the 1791 Gunleather COMBO OPEN TOP MULTI-FIT BELT HOLSTER 2.1 AND MAG 1.2
Review of the 1791 Gunleather COMBO OPEN TOP MULTI-FIT BELT HOLSTER 2.1 AND MAG 1.2 I received the COMBO OPEN TOP MULTI-FIT BELT HOLSTER 2.1 AND MAG 1.2 holster from…
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Seven Things You Should Know About Your First Shooting Competition
Last week I attended my first shooting competition, a local 2-gun match. As shocking as I’m sure it is that every writer isn’t a frequent competitor, I wanted to share…
Madness and Fragility
“There is madness in pursuing the past but a greater hell awaits men without courage and a vision, or the objectivity to stand back and understand what he must pursue.…
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The Forever War, Living with a TBI: Part 2, Transitioning
“These two things fight together in me as the snakes fight in the spring. The water comes out of my eyes; yet I laugh while it falls. Why?” ― Rudyard…
A Fine Mess needs some SOS
If you were able to travel through time and speak to soldiers of different era there are many topics you could choose to discuss. Great leaders and desperate battles would…
Culture Inspirational LIFE Life and Family Memorial Opinion PSYCHE Weaponizing the Behavioral Sciences Wisdom
The Forever War, Living with a TBI: Part 1, Relationships
“Memories are just where you laid them Drag the waters till the depths give up their dead What did you expect to find Was there something you left behind Don’t…