Brutal and divisive election cycle
This election cycle has been one of the most brutal and divisive periods I’ve ever experienced. In fact, I think the divide in our country has grown significantly over the past 5 years. It seems our...
View ArticleThese are the times….
“These are the times that try men’s souls. The summer soldier and the sunshine patriot will, in this crisis, shrink from the service of their country; but he that stands by it now, deserves the love...
View ArticleMilitary honor: GAP – Day 40
Today’s GAP post is for gratitude. While hiking today near the Anza-Borrego State Park, we spotted two military choppers flying low altitude maneuvers through the canyon. We were off the main path by...
View ArticleDon’t Tread on Me: GAP – Day 54
Today’s GAP post is for attitude. I’m not going to try not to make this post a rant… forgive me in advance if it becomes one. I have to admit that I am struggling with the current debate and actions...
View ArticleLeft and Right: GAP – Day 177
Today’s GAP post is for gratitude. “You can try to take care of yourself, but isn’t it better to have someone on your left and right?” – Keni Thomas Along with about 5,000 or so other people, I had...
View ArticleDuty: GAP- Day 181
Today’s GAP post is for gratitude. Ever since we heard Keni Thomas speak last weekend, our boys have wanted to see the movie Black Hawk Down. Tonight, we ordered pizza and found it on Netflix. I saw...
View ArticleStars and stripes forever: GAP – Day 209
Today’s GAP post is for gratitude. I’m a day late with this post. Yesterday was Flag Day in the U.S. This is the banner that proudly flies at our home. I’m a little biased, but there is no better...
View ArticleLet Freedom Ring: GAP – Day 227
It’s Independence Day in America. For 237 years, we have enjoyed the bravery of our Founding Fathers, as well as the men and women who have gave their lives to protect and defend this greatest of...
View ArticleInstead of a debt limit… GAP – Day 287
Today’s GAP post is for attitude. Man, I get all bent out of shape every time I hear about the potential of a government shutdown due to the need to raise the debt ceiling. I mean, this thing happens...
View ArticleIs money the root of all evil?
There is a push in this country to stake claim on the wealth of some in order to “spread it around” to others. There’s talk of the rich needing to pay their “fair share.” There’s distorted information...
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