Category: General Stuff
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When In Charge….
“A true leader has the confidence to stand alone, the courage to make tough decisions, and the compassion to listen to the needs of others. He does not set out to be a leader, but becomes one by the equality of his actions and the integrity of his intent.” – General Douglas MacArthur Perseverance is…
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The Best Time is Now!
As I have said before, I recently retired from the military. I have been doing a lot of soul searching recently and I have certainly have had a lot more time on my hands. One outlet that has helped me with my transition out of military service and back into a normal quiet life is…
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What I Have Learned About Freedom from the Invasion Of Ukraine
“We are not afraid, not panicking. We wont lay down our arms and wont allow any tyrants, any murderers to dictate their terms. We won’t let them take any single millimeter of our own ground. Maybe this is our last video. I don’t know if I were a good person or bad. Only God knows…
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Serene Chaos
“Adversity is the first path to truth…” – Lord Byron (George Gordon Byron) I haven’t swam in a couple of years just because I haven’t. My initial excuse was because the pools were closed due to the pandemic, but in reality, I just stopped going. I decided to swim this week and it was very…
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What Do I Do Now?
I was involved in an avalanche on Veterans Day 2018. It made me realize that no matter how much preparation or how much I thought I was in control of my life, God, and nature ultimately had different plans for me. There was nothing I could do except hope for the best. When I left…
The McGrath Minute 