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Nonviolent Resistance

Topics related to advocacy and working for better systems of governance. Or just saying "no."

Drill sergeant standing on stage saluting an American flag.

Thank You for Your Service

Our service members defend us and it is right to honor them. But there are times when they need defending. And we need to do it.

Lieutenant Cain

Lieutenant Cain

A story of getting out by going through, by Ian. They say Navy Surface Warfare Officers eat their young. I can attest this is not true, but it happens often enough that it feels true. As a young, lost junior officer on his first ship, I longed for good examples

A Moment to Pause, A Call to Act

Thoughts on Memorial Day, by Stuart. This post was originally published on Memorial Day, May 26, 2025. You might see reminders today to pause, if only for a moment, to honor our service members who sacrificed their lives in defense of our nation. Certainly, we should do that. But on

Spiritual Practice

Small Steps

Thoughts on the long road to goodness, by Jude. This post was originally published on May 18, 2025. Strive first to be good, then to do good. “Doing good” without being good causes more harm than good. A little phrase like this might play well on your social media feed

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Sailor for Life

A story of stubborn refusal by Ian. This story was originally published on May 11, 2025. My God - to be on the bridge of a ship at sunset with a warm jacket and a fresh cup of coffee. I would not soil it with cream and sugar because swallowing

Principles and the Power of "No"

This post was originally published on May 4, 2025. For most of our marriage, Penelope read about the latest world events and, during our nightly conversations, did her best to keep me up to date. I never paid much attention to the news. That is, until January 6, 2021. That

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Welcome to The Stick

This post was originally published on April 24, 2025. The black hole news draws me deep into my lizard brain, unable to feel anything other than helpless, hopeless anger. This is not terribly constructive. I once held delusions of being the lone voice on the windy corner, standing my ground