Author: D’Nanda Panda

Retired hospital chaplain, Theo-Geek, Honorary Marine, bookworm, crossword addict, and lover of intelligent conversation, well-brewed tea and/or occasional distilled spirits - as appropriate.

Travels of the Heart: 1 Corinthians, Chapters 5-8

Greetings, ST, ‘Ettes, ‘Sieurs, and All! Our exploration of St. Paul’s own growth in faith through his epistles/letters brings us once again to Corinth, in southern Greece about 50 miles from Athens. It offered access for trade through two major harbors, controlling trade routes to both Italy and Asia. This prosperity might seem to be the perfect seedbed for virtue. In … Continue reading Travels of the Heart: 1 Corinthians, Chapters 5-8 →

By Request: Long-Distance Micromanagement of “Rules of Engagement” [ROE] Interferes with Carrying Out Battlefield Decision-Making, and Potentially Costs Lives

Change my civilian, military - particularly Marine - loving mind. Note: An engagement in Mogadishu, Somalia, 1992, described in _When the Tempest Gathers_ pages 46-61, first introduced me to the folly of "risk-aversion-to-the-nth-degree". But it is by no means the first, or last, example of such behavior.

Travels of the Heart: 1 Corinthians, Chapters 1-4

Greetings, ST, 'Ettes, 'Sieurs, and All! Our exploration of St. Paul's own growth in faith through his epistles/letters brings us this time to Corinth, in southern Greece about 50 miles from Athens. It offered access for trade through two major harbors, controlling trade routes to both Italy and Asia. This prosperity might seem to be … Continue reading Travels of the Heart: 1 Corinthians, Chapters 1-4 →

One Good Jordan Peterson Post Brings Another

Greetings ST, 'Sieurs, 'Ettes, and All! (Something to tide you over until "Travels with St. Paul in Corinth, Part 1" is ready for prime time.) Here's a shortish (11:00) bit of wisdom from our favorite recovering behavioral psychologist, Dr. Jordan B. Peterson. (Probably from the "12 Rules" tour with Dave Rubin.) It's all "money quotes" … Continue reading One Good Jordan Peterson Post Brings Another →

By Request, “Introducing… Simon Templar!”

My Inspiration for this post. Greetings ST, 'Ettes, 'Sieurs, and All! His Graciously Unleashedness/Unwokeness has asked yours truly to reflect on his transformation from an "international man of mystery" (IMOM) to an instantly recognizable man of action/raconteur known as: "Simon Templar". Therewith comes a tale. Let me say at the outset that simplicity suits the … Continue reading By Request, “Introducing… Simon Templar!” →

An Uplifting Visit with Bob Woodson to Start the Year.

A New Year's Greeting to All here on Unleashed!/Unwoke from yours truly: An interview with Bob Woodson, from EpochTV's "American Thought Leaders" series. It's longish at 1:10:05; and there are so many 'money quotes' in here that your pockets may jingle when you walk after watching it. I'd suggest periodic sampling when some hope would … Continue reading An Uplifting Visit with Bob Woodson to Start the Year. →

Travels of the Heart 2, Thessalonica (Cont’d.)

Greetings ST, 'Ettes, 'Sieurs, and All! Welcome back to the next portion on our journey of the heart with St. Paul through his letters. (The first installment of our trip to inner space with Saul/Paul of Tarsus is here.) As I promised last time: "Next time, we'll see how this community (in Thessalonica), is holding … Continue reading Travels of the Heart 2, Thessalonica (Cont’d.) →

1st LAI Takes Friendly Fire

“Can you tell us how they describe the event? I have not read that book or read any accounts of that event outside official and classified military documents.” As promised, ST, here’s the account from: “Desert Storm: A Forgotten War”: RAS AL-KHAFJI AND OTHER MAJOR GROUND ACTIONS(29/30 JAN 1991) “The first attack occurred in the … Continue reading 1st LAI Takes Friendly Fire →