Just a quick post tonight as I am very tired and not thinking of much to say. As follow-up to my post a few days ago about running. I woke up after a challenging night of sleep, excited about the day ahead. Ideas were running through my head like crazy and I was excited for [...]

Faith in God Requisite in Preservation of Freedom

I have recently had the opportunity to engage in discussion with so-called atheist capitalists who claim that to be a true capitalist one must shed faith in God. Today, I won’t go too much into that discussion, only to say that they are wrong and that religion plays huge roles in the pursuit of freedom. [...]

While Evils Are Sufferable

No Independence Day is complete without a review of the Declaration of Independence. I make it a habit of reading this landmark document every July Fourth (actually, I read it more often than that but it is good to spend some time with it on this day as well). Recently, as I observe the many [...]

Freedom through Physical Exercise

Tonight, though much is on my mind regarding freedoms and personal excellence, the thought of running occupies my mind the most. Tomorrow, for Independence Day, I will begin the day by participating in our local Freedom Run, a 10 kilometer (6.2 mile) race. I am nervous for this race because I am just getting myself [...]

True Personal Independence

As another Independence Day approaches, experiences in my personal life remind me that while our Founding Fathers  secured a nation free of oppressive forces, the challenges we face increasingly tend toward tyranny. With a statement like that, I am sure, dear reader, that you expect me to talk about the many government take-overs, bail-outs, and [...]