Anybody can become angry – that is easy, but to be angry with the right person and to the right degree and at the right time and for the right purpose, and in the right way – that is not within everybody’s power and is not easy.
— Aristotle
The question of what makes some people more credible than others has been on my mind for a long time. And whether I approach the topic from the standpoint of someone wanting to establish my own credibility or wanting to … Continued
Back in high school, I met a man named Charles. His last name escapes me now, but it’s not important to the story. Charles was a large, imposing, friendly fellow. But Charles identified himself as an Apostle. And Charles was … Continued
It’s been a while since I wrote anything political. I took a long break just to keep my sanity and used my time to study things that interest me more – ancient civilizations and fantasy novels. But with 2019 in … Continued
I sit here in John Galt Coffee, a charming little spot in Greeley, Colorado. My table is in the back corner, my laptop, notebooks, iPhone, and iced latte in front of me. The choice of this coffee shop strikes me … Continued
Much has happened in the two months since I last published an article on this blog. My wife and I moved ourselves and our seven children from Sidney, Montana to Greeley, Colorado. I started a new job. We made lots … Continued
It’s 6AM on a Monday morning – September 9th of 2019 to be precise. I’m sitting in the home office of our new rental home in Greeley, Colorado. We just moved in this past Friday. In two hours, I’ll be … Continued
Are you having trouble decluttering? It is actually rather simple. Just start by sorting everything you own into one of three piles. Make one pile for what you know without a moment of hesitation that you need or want to … Continued
“Lord, make me to be a man of peace and quiet action.” I woke up this morning with those words etched in my mind. I had been praying them repeatedly in my dream. I don’t remember much else from the … Continued
At 12:37 on April 15th, 2019, my wife messaged me to ask if I had heard that Notre Dame was on fire. That was the first I had heard. The fire has since been put out. From what I gather, … Continued
