Welcome to a site where I will share my thoughts. Some of them may be worth a penny. If not, don’t worry because you are getting them for free. Since I have been around a while, I have a somewhat longer view so hopefully there will be some insights younger folks might not have seen yet. Unfortunately, history does repeat and repeat and repeat….

I promise this blog will not become a partisan soapbox for engaging in ad hominen attacks. There is more than enough of that on other sites! I am going to try to use my brain and engage in critical thinking. After all our heads are for thinking and not merely a place to park a hat. Where this site gets into controversial issues, I will try to rely on critical thinking and may point out instances principles of reasons are being violated. Also, unlike some folks I will never claim that I have received any personal messages from God. I do regularly, but God has classified them all Top Secret. (Joke)

A bit about myself. I will write on random topics that match my interests of which there are many. Don’t be surprised if there are book reviews. I love reading, particularly history and historical fiction by holding in my hands a real book. My favorite reading areas are Russia (the former Soviet Union), the United Kingdom, and Eastern Europe. In addition, I am an avid reader on World Wars 1 and 2 and the Cold War. Foreign affairs and national security are two additional interests.

Stage and screen are two other hobbies–both for watching and participation. I have recently become interested in video editing using Adobe Premiere. Occasionally this blog may add reviews about some of these flicks and plays I have attended.

Lest you think I am a slug, I do love physical activity. Hiking is one of my favorite activities. I couldn’t do it for a while because of back problem, but now am getting back to it. In addition, there is pilates and yoga. I would hope to pick up bicycling again at some point. I used to love skiing, but fear my body/knees are not there anymore.