Good, Bad, and the Capacity for Both, Part 1

The greater the capacity for good, the greater the capacity for bad.

Don’t Budget Your Carry Gun

It is a tool of life & death, and that is not an exaggeration.

Why, not What

The primary application of this post and concept is for when you see something that you like. If you're surfing the 'Gram and see something interesting, ask why that person chose that option, not just what it is. This goes double for when you see something that looks out of place or entirely wrong. The … Continue reading Why, not What →

Would You Rather Know How You’ll Die, or When You’ll Die?

A seemingly simple question, but life is rarely so simple.

Stupid Sayings: “For that much money, I could buy…”

This is something that has roots in logical thought, but has been dragged into the realm of... well you'll see.

Desert Brutality 2019 – Lessons Learned

"The only real mistake is the one from which we learn nothing" -Henry Ford

The American Watering Hole

This is an exploration of an idea brought up by this article here. I suggest you read it, it's useful and has some good tips for what might be the most dangerous spot that we all visit. My article is about why I believe gas stations are so dangerous. I agree that gas stations are … Continue reading The American Watering Hole →

Stupid Sayings: “I’d Rather be Lucky Than Good”

This one really grinds my gears. I've heard it all my life, and from people who should know better. I remember my dad saying this when I was younger, and I heard Jocko Willink say it on a recent podcast. Am I missing something? Let's look at this critically: "I'd rather be lucky than good." The speaker … Continue reading Stupid Sayings: “I’d Rather be Lucky Than Good” →

Stupid Sayings: “I Wish a MF’er would!”

I really, really, hate it when I hear or see someone say that. Not dislike, literal hatred. I'm no lawyer (nor do I ply one on TV), but even I can see that being quoted as saying "I wish someone would give me a reason to kill them" is a bad idea. It's hard to imagine … Continue reading Stupid Sayings: “I Wish a MF’er would!” →

What Scares Me Regarding My Kids

Not being there when they need me. Most people are kind, caring, and trustworthy, but there are monsters out there. These predators look like the normal people, talk like the normal people, walk like the normal people, and may even convince you that they themselves are normal but they are monsters. They are the literal … Continue reading What Scares Me Regarding My Kids →