By Request: Bible Verses for Reflection, John 1:3b-5.

Greetings, All! By request, a spur to meditation on light and darkness: "What came to be through him was life, and this life was the light of the human race; the light shines in the darkness, and the darkness has not overcome it." [The Gospel of John, Chapter 1, verses 3b-5, New American Bible: Revised … Continue reading By Request: Bible Verses for Reflection, John 1:3b-5. →

Virga Joy (or the Adventures of El Colonel De Corona) – Redux

Written by Douglas Kimball Publisher Description Colin Campbell is developing the first black pepper plantation in the West Indies. His days are spent clearing jungle, planting and fighting vipers. His nights are spent playing jazz piano at a local bar and enjoying the company of the local ladies. He meets Alan Greene at a jazz … Continue reading Virga Joy (or the Adventures of El Colonel De Corona) – Redux →

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 →

BVotD: Numbers 6: 24-26

King James Version 24 The Lord bless thee, and keep thee: 25 The Lord make his face shine upon thee, and be gracious unto thee: 26 The Lord lift up his countenance upon thee, and give thee peace.

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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 →

Bad Actors

I talk and write about my parents way too much. It's because I am both in awe of them and fascinated by them; they provided me with a wonderful and very different kind of childhood. One aspect of that childhood was their involvement in the pro-life movement. They became active pro-lifers before Roe V Wade. … Continue reading Bad Actors →

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 →

Winning the Peace (Ch. 3) Redux

Past being prologue, it is not likely that either the Department of State or CIA is going to beat back the onslaught of Salafism. The intent here is to provide leadership with a notion of the type of Foreign Area Officer (FAO) required to develop and implement strategy. The current “strategy,” whatever it may be, … Continue reading Winning the Peace (Ch. 3) Redux →

Home Cooking

She is more than just another pretty face.