(hat tip Chris Casler) An actor walks upon the floodlit stage of lifewearing a mask of an angel beneath a demon’s gown.Pretence smiles upon the crowded hall of lifeholding out hope as bright as it is false.Son of a woman in whose veins flows the bloodof ancient Ireland and dark… Continue reading
It was with a mixed sense of sorrow and schaedenfreud that I read that the Tribune Company is broke and may be preparing for bankruptcy. Source! and Source Deux The Tribune Company as a conglomerate owns several media properties – including our local hometown newspaper “The Orlando Sentinel”. … Continue reading
Awesome, no awestruck would probably be a better word. Today I was fortunate enough to have breakfast with Captain Jeff Struecker, Army Chaplin, and former member of 75th Ranger Regiment. Yes, the same Jeff Struecker prominently featured in both the book and major motion picture “Black Hawk Down”. .… Continue reading
by Michael Marks The embers glowed softly, and in their dim light,I gazed round the room and I cherished the sight.My wife was asleep, her head on my chest,My daughter beside me, angelic in rest. Outside the snow fell, a blanket of white,Transforming the yard to a winter delight;The sparkling… Continue reading
O beautiful for heroes proved In liberating strife. Who more than self their country lovedAnd mercy more than life! America! America! May God thy gold refine Till all success be nobleness And every gain divine! O beautiful for patriot dream That sees beyond the years Thine alabaster… Continue reading
Continuing on from . . . Recognizing the dangers of a standing army – even a well regulated militia – the government can NOT force you to quarter soldiers in your home without your consent. Hopefully this will also apply to the new Civilian National Security Force (CNSF). (and,… Continue reading
You cannot bring about prosperity by discouraging thrift. You cannot help small men by tearing down big men. You cannot strengthen the weak by weakening the strong. You cannot lift the wage-earner by pulling down the wage-payer. You cannot help the poor man by destroying the rich. You cannot keep… Continue reading
This was sent to me by a friend (hat tip: Carl) and sourced back to: Furiousdiaper.com Continue reading
