William Tecumseh Sherman told the graduating cadets at the Michigan Military Academy in 1879, “I am sick and tired of war. Its glory is all moonshine. It is only those who have neither fired a shot nor heard the shrieks and groans of the wounded who cry aloud for blood, for vengeance, for desolation.” In … More Strange Bedfellows
“The thing that hath been, it is that which shall be; and that which is done is that which shall be done: and there is no new thing under the sun.” There is both comfort and caution in the study of history. Genesis is a good place to begin, and if you widen your scope … More Objects In The Mirror Are Closer Than They Appear
“If the mass of citizens are to rule, it is absolutely necessary that they should have very strong principles of thought. … if you want to build a wall of pebbles you must have very strong cement.” -G. K. Chesterton During the long holiday weekend of the 4th our thoughts turn to the many ways … More A Wall Of Pebbles
The Farmer’s Almanac I buy every December has not been opened since, and I’ll admit there’s nothing in that book I couldn’t find faster on my phone. But there it sits with its planting guides and planetary positions, short stories and anecdotes, a decorative but dusty bit of nostalgia. My grandfather would chuckle when people … More Ticket To The Stars
The peach and pear blossoms might have been a bit too optimistic, but I’m happy with the cold snap of this April weather. It was 28 on the mountain last night. A few hardy hummingbirds came early too, and we will take their feeders inside tonight so they can have a warm breakfast in the … More Something Out Of Time
Outside The Box 