I don’t know why the kids are surprised when we can help with math homework. Sometimes I think they don’t really believe us when we say that we had homework too. As a reminder, Lunch Box Quotes are notes I include in the kids’ lunches every day. Number 1
November 3, 2025 Daily X Threads
Some quick X threads that I thought were interesting. This post is also an open thread. I welcome any readers to post comments or additional links related to national security or history, even if unrelated to the links below. Fury in Mexico as the cartels murder Carlos
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Halloween 2025 is in the books. Number 1 had 3 parties, 3 costumes, and some would say they were the best costumes of the fraternity. I will not share pictures, but I did laugh; at least he was in the library on Sunday. Number 2 didn’t go to a party and opted instead
October 31, 2025 Daily X Threads and Podcasts
Some quick X threads AND podcasts that I thought were interesting. This post is also an open thread. I welcome any readers to post comments or additional links related to national security or history, even if unrelated to the links below. Have you ever had a podcast so
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I woke up to the realization that the Halloween that we once knew is gone. The oldest is in college, Number 2 is going to a party, Number 3 is not going trick-or-treating, and we are writing a note so the bus can drop Number 4 off at a friend’s house. No
October 30, 2025 Daily X Threads
I am cleaning up my Bookmarks on X… here are some quick X threads I found interesting. This post is also an open thread. I welcome any readers to post comments or additional links related to national security or history, even if unrelated to the links below. IDF: In response
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As the kids have gotten older, things that seemed ‘must do‘ have slipped into ‘if we can get to them‘ categories. This whole Halloween season feels like it is going that direction. Carving pumpkins was one of the highlights of October, and getting
October 29, 2025 Daily X Threads
I am cleaning up my Bookmarks on X… here are some quick X threads I found interesting. This post is also an open thread. I welcome any readers to post comments or additional links related to national security or history issues, even if unrelated to the links below. A
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I have to stop feeding the dog before I go to bed. 2:30 bark, outside, it’s cold…oh baseball highlights, mind starts turning, home improvement projects, guess we are not going back to sleep. Quotes: 1. “The desire to be seen reveals the fear of being
October 28. 2025 Daily X Threads and Podcasts
Some quick X threads AND podcasts that I thought were interesting. This post is also an open thread. I welcome any readers to post comments or additional links related to national security or history issues, even if unrelated to the links below. Two very good must-listen-to