Home

In this post: I read Smart Brevity. Summary in 59 words.  Write Less to Share More. Why It Matters: In today’s content dense world, folks read less of any one thing. You should keep this in mind. For best results, use fewer words and syllables. Less fluff is better. Folks scan text. Don’t make themContinue reading “September 2026 – Smart Brevity”

In this post: I share a generic concept of one of the writing projects I have in mind. I have this problem where I have one idea that I can sit down and chew on at length while other ideas chew on me. Throughout the rest of the month when I am not working onContinue reading “August 2026 – A Neat Idea”

In this post: This post is honestly nothing more than an announcement that I was selected for promotion. – After waiting 10 more weeks than initially expected, I finally got informed that I have been selected for promotion to Major! Promotion itself will not be for a while, but plenty of things are triggered becauseContinue reading “July 2026 – More Major Changes”

In this post: I aim to reset some routines after moving made life chaotic, starting with some goals. – Moving has been an ordeal. But, as I’m catching up on my ‘monthly’ blog posts again, I’m reviewing some older posts. It’s nice to see some frameworks or prompts in older posts that might be ableContinue reading “June 2026 – Reflection”

In this post: A ramble with a very loose focus on factors that contribute to successful routine development. – This is the third time I’ve tried to start writing on the topic of rituals. Evidently, I chose a terrible time in my life to pull this topic out of my ‘hat’ of options to writeContinue reading “April 2026 – Rituals”

In this post: I consider what I think a successful and meaningful professional life looks like to me. I am about to end my latest assignment. I will have spent five years of my active duty career at this singular base by the time my change of station passes. As I’ve been telling people thatContinue reading “March 2026 – Inventory”

In this post: I consider what skills I most likely need to develop to be an effective president. Introduction I will be eligible to be president soon. I’m a natural-born U.S. citizen, I’ve lived in the States for over 14 years, and I’ll be 35. Furthermore, I’ve never been impeached, never rebelled against the UnitedContinue reading “February 2026 – Presidential Ponderings”