This is a completely random train of thought I’ve had. Indulge me, please. The U.S. is kind of like a shovel right now. Just digging deeper and deeper to find what it needs. Russia is like a rake. They see shit, they rake the debris into the hole that the…

Toast. No, not the bread. A cheers, a salute! Toasts are definitely a part of military culture. Some of the most fun experiences with alcohol I ever had were in the military. We work hard, we play hard. …

Medium is great. It’s brilliant actually. It’s not Twitter and it’s not Facebook. I suck at Twitter and I hate Facebook. Medium is a winner. You can blog, rant, and express your opinion without being flooded with all the drama that is social media. I have a gripe with Facebook…

Good manners and mutual respect are essential regardless of whoever you are. CEO, COO, Commander in Chief, it is all the same. Being respectful speaks volumes. However, respect is earned. It is not freely given. Nor is it owed to anyone. We are actually not meant to agree on everything…

I say that with a huge eyeroll. Wow, President Biden, you sure made Trump out to be your scapegoat. Now you too have allegedly mishandled and kept classified documents. Go fucking figure! Do you know how many people go to federal prison for that? Enough to be paraded for everyone…

Adjusting to civilian life is way easier said than done. Basic human needs, such as having a home, a job, and a sense of community are on the rocks for many veterans. We can’t share our experiences with everyone. Sure there’s support groups out there for vets, but for those…

By that, I mean living at your own pace in your own surroundings with the people you truly love. That’s gold. That is beautiful and peaceful. Sometimes, I can go days without going out and it’s really chill. I love my home. Two years ago? I was bar hopping, going…

Let me just say, depression is no joke. It crushes your will to live. It stifles hope. Depression beats you down with so much negative self talk that you start believing it. Having been pretty depressed for almost a year at a time, I told myself that I am a…

Every platform has moderation. Twitter especially works hard to filter itself. I mean, think about it, why wouldn’t they? I really don’t understand why people are so shocked about moderation. The extent of it may be what baffles people. …