During my time as a cadet, we had night excursions where designated squads engaged in mock battles. Moving and operating undetected was paramount to gaining an advantage over the enemy. The best-laid plans became useless if the opponent detected them at an inopportune time. This meant that you had to be able to function in […]
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Farming is not my forte. However, I grew up with a dad for whom farming was not only a lifeline but a hobby. As a result, I observed a particular mindset when it comes to gardening that applies to life in general. It is always to sow with expectation to reap. It didn’t matter whether
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One of life’s special privileges is the opportunity to learn from another person’s teaching. This is so because while that teacher may have learned through many hours of experience, including trial and error, the recipient gains all that knowledge and wisdom without having to go through the same process. However, one essential element for a
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When you look at our world, change is constant: the weather, the economy, governments, technology, and more. Sometimes the change is for the better; sometimes it is not. Sometimes it is gradual. But in other instances, it is rapid and dramatic. One well-known example of a dramatic change is the metamorphosis that occurs when a
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As a child, I feared the ocean, which kept me from learning to swim. I recall one occasion when I went to the beach with my dad, and the water was rough. My father encouraged me to step farther out to avoid the waves crashing on the shore. But I thought it safe to stay
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Christmas is a wonderful time of year, with an emphasis on goodwill, time spent with family and friends, and plenty to eat and drink, all in a festive atmosphere. However, for many, the most distinctive and anticipated aspect of the Christmas season is the giving and receiving of gifts. As a child, opening gifts on
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I remember, as a young boy, watching the popular game show at the time, ‘Let’s Make a Deal’, on TV. This show placed participants in positions where they would be tempted to take risks, giving up an item of value they were sure to win to choose what was unknown behind a door. The comical
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Recently, the Track and Field World Championships were held in Tokyo, Japan. The event concluded, as is customary with the relays. These relay races bring an added level of excitement and intrigue, as strategy, teamwork, and coordination are just as crucial as speed in winning. Once again, the races did not fail to produce high-stakes drama as ‘favorites’ struggled to accomplish
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School days were a time filled with curiosity and exploration, as we tried things to see what would happen, influenced by our peers. Sometimes these influences were harmless, and other times not so much. I recall one cool trick that fascinated us: using a magnifying glass or mirror to burn through paper. The mirror was
A few days ago, I was on my way to an appointment with my daughter. Even though I knew the way to the destination, I decided to use the GPS to see how much time it would take to get there. Based on the GPS’s calculation, I had little time to spare. It had me