Preface: LtCol S.x MacTemplar -Shadow Warrior

Where to begin? It seems that war is just too big of a topic for Hollywood to handle in 90-110 minutes. Go figure. I know I can’t do it justice in 300-plus pages, either, but it will be more accurate than anything Hollywood can dish up. I suspect what people want from Hollywood is to … Continue reading Preface: LtCol S.x MacTemplar -Shadow Warrior

Spanish Language, Death & War, Wise Men & Fools

The poem below is found on a memorial near the town of Recogne, Belgium; and was written by a participant in the Battle of the Bulge.  We have only died in vain if you believe so You must decide the wisdom of our choice by the world which you shall build upon our headstones. And … Continue reading Spanish Language, Death & War, Wise Men & Fools

Preface: LtCol S.x MacTemplar -Nomad Gigolo Warrior King

Where to begin? It seems that war is just too big of a topic for Hollywood to handle in 90-110 minutes. Go figure. I know I can’t do it justice in 300-plus pages, either, but it will be more accurate than anything Hollywood can dish up. I suspect what people want from Hollywood is to … Continue reading Preface: LtCol S.x MacTemplar -Nomad Gigolo Warrior King

Preface: 50 Shades of Simon – Redux

Where to begin? It seems that war is just too big of a topic for Hollywood to handle in 90-110 minutes. Go figure. I know I can’t do it justice in 300-plus pages, either, but it will be more accurate than anything Hollywood can dish up. I suspect what people want from Hollywood is to … Continue reading Preface: 50 Shades of Simon – Redux

Good Morning from the Land of Smiles

In the country of my birth my views are intolerable and my existence is unacceptable. Change my mind.

CHAOS DOCTRINE: INDIA’S BRAHMASTRA AGAINST CHINA

Courtesy: Pixabay In ancient Indian history, the Brahmastra is a supernatural weapon used in the war of Mahabharata. When discharged, it creates a fierce fireball, which destroys all trees, oceans, and animals. The sky surrounds with flame, glaciers melt and mountains shatter. Not a single blade of grass ever grows in that area, no rainfall for 12 … Continue reading CHAOS DOCTRINE: INDIA’S BRAHMASTRA AGAINST CHINA

Thoughts From the Chaplain’s Corner: Advice in Adversity from CSL (via a friend once known as Pseudodyonisius)

Greetings ST, 'Ettes, 'Sieurs, and All! This showed up on my News Feed on Facebook today. I'm sharing it on "throwback Thursday" here as a snack to tide us over until our next extended visit with C. S. Lewis. The friend (with whom some here are also acquainted) who posted it has a knack for … Continue reading Thoughts From the Chaplain’s Corner: Advice in Adversity from CSL (via a friend once known as Pseudodyonisius)

Family Friendly Is Our Niche

ST Unleashed! is financially friendly not family. To paraphrase ET, how many five year-olds follow a blog where the most popular thread is tracking the number of worldwide deaths due to chinkbug? Answer me this, what is family friendly about a blog-site where one is allowed to accuse others of crimes against humanity, disparage their … Continue reading Family Friendly Is Our Niche