Recently I’ve learned a lot more of what it means to be a Disabled Veteran. I have always respected their sacrifice, but I didn’t personally know one. It’s different when you hear of the daily struggles these wounded warriors endure. Some were wounded again when they returned home and weren’t provided the help they needed. […]

               Political Correctness (PC) – language, policies, or measures which are intended to avoid offending any particular group of people. The term is generally used to imply that these policies are excessive.  Political correctness is a hot topic in the news these days. The public arena has become so PC, we can’t say, do or

    When I went to get my car washed, I passed by complexes of multi-million-dollar apartments.  A Rolls Royce was left in the entrance of the carwash, where I wouldn’t have parked my 5-year-old Honda Fit.  The place was packed with expensive cars.  After the wash, I had to wait for a Tesla to be

     After nearly 40 years in the Air Force and State Department, I am looking forward to retirement in a few months.  The biggest challenge I face is navigating through the bureaucracy it takes to bring my career to a close.  When I return to Texas, I will settle into the life I have

      When installing software on a computer it is common to use “the default” settings. This choice installs features most people want, it won’t interfere with other programs, and will meet most of the user’s needs. Because the default settings will install, with little or no user input, it is the easiest option. If