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Afghanistan: The error of withdrawal

Posted on August 20, 2021 by John Michael

Those who have never fought for the colours they fly should be careful about criticising those who have. Like many veterans, this last week has been one that has seen me struggle through anger, grief and rage. The feeling of … Continue reading →

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If — By Rudyard Kipling

Posted on November 3, 2020 by John Michael

If— If you can keep your head when all about you    Are losing theirs and blaming it on you; If you can trust yourself when all men doubt you,    But make allowance for their doubting too; If you … Continue reading →

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Inspiration

Posted on October 27, 2020 by John Michael

!   Over 85 stellar, totally do-able desserts and other fun-fueled treats for kids (or adults!) to make, from Christina Tosi, founder of Milk Bar and MasterChef Junior judge! Milk Bar: Kids Only: A Cookbook I learned … that inspiration does … Continue reading →

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Fairy Tales

Posted on October 14, 2020 by John Michael

“Someday you will be old enough to start reading fairy tales again.” — C. S. Lewis **   C. S. Lewis Signature Classics (8-Volume Box Set):   **

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Angels to Sing

Posted on October 13, 2020 by John Michael

Your willingness to wrestle with your demons will cause your angels to sing. — August Wilson   Radio Golf Paperback Joe Turner’s Come and Gone  

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Expanding Your World

Posted on October 9, 2020 by John Michael

  Twenty years from now you will be more disappointed by the things you didn’t do. So throw off the bowlines. Sail away from the safe harbor. Catch the trade winds in your sails. EXPLORE. DREAM. DISCOVER. -Mark Twain   … Continue reading →

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Rules of Colin Powell

Posted on December 6, 2018 by John Michael

General Colin Powell says he always tries to keep in mind a number of rules or thoughts to live by. Here are some that he has come upon over the years.   Leadership Secrets of Colin Powell The Rules It … Continue reading →

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The Power of Love

Posted on May 6, 2011 by John Michael

    The Power of Love Love is the lamp that lights the universe: without that light . . . the earth is a barren promontory and man the quintessence of dust. –Mary Elizabeth Braddon

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Easter Sunday 2011

Posted on May 1, 2011 by John Michael

    Easter Sunday 2011   ’Twas Easter-Sunday. The full-blossomed trees Filled all the air with Fragrance and with joy. –Henry Wadsworth Longfellow (1807–1882)

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George S Patton and Bouncing

Posted on February 3, 2011 by John Michael

“I don’t measure a man’s success by how high he climbs but how high he bounces when he hits bottom.”  – General George S. Patton Jr.   Patton: A Genius for War

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