What’s the Point of Mothers Day?

Hi all, today I will write a piece attempting to solve the following question: What’s the point of Mother’s Day? Or Father’s Day? Or National Pancake Day? What does it mean to consecrate a time in honor of a general concept? As always, I will respond to any comments. This post was going to beContinue reading “What’s the Point of Mothers Day?”

The Origins of Thanksgiving

Thanksgiving is an interesting holiday, which many people don’t fully understand. In this short post I am going to be unpacking the interesting holiday, and hopefully telling you a few things you didn’t know! Unlike what a textbook might say, Thanksgiving originated not in one event, but was a tradition that grew from basic harvestContinue reading “The Origins of Thanksgiving”

The Gallic Wars, Part 4: Unlawful Waffles

Hey all! First post in a while. I am continuing the Gallic Wars series. As a quick recap, in the last post Caesar pushed the invading German tribes out of Gaul. Now he looks north to the Benelux as rebellion springs up once more. Before I get into the actual events of the chapter, IContinue reading “The Gallic Wars, Part 4: Unlawful Waffles”

Anti -Tank Warfare: Where is it Today?

Hey all! Military post today! Sorry this is late; it took me a while. Just a quick heads-up before we begin: This week’s post will be delayed as I will be in Seneca State Forest with some relatives! And it’s West Virginia so no screens… for so long… Though you may know nothing about whatContinue reading “Anti -Tank Warfare: Where is it Today?”

A Look into American Gun Culture

It is impossible too, while writing a post about an extremely political topic, say I will remain completely unpolitical. But I’m going to do my best. I am going to try to write an unbiased post about American Gun Culture. Past, present, and future. In the early 1700s, guns were a necessity, not a statement.Continue reading “A Look into American Gun Culture”

Understanding the War in Ukraine: When, Where, How, and Why?

Hey all! I haven’t written in a while, but I thought this was an important issue that needs to be talked about. I understand everybody is sick and tired of this war and hearing about it, so I understand if you don’t feel like reading. On the other hand, this is the real first warContinue reading “Understanding the War in Ukraine: When, Where, How, and Why?”

The Gallic Wars, Part 3: World War 0

Hey all! Sorry this one took so long; it took a while to research and write. If you need a refresher on our last Gallic Wars post, Caesar put down a Helvetic rebellion in Switzerland. If you want something more thorough, here’s a link so you can read it. But he now has new problemsContinue reading “The Gallic Wars, Part 3: World War 0”

New Year’s Resolutions

New Years! A time of year when everyone decides they will be just that little bit better. But many of these promises are emptier than the gym on January 2nd. Yup, that’s right… despite everyone’s certainty that they will follow through, in 2021 only 35% of people kept all they’re resolutions! So why, year afterContinue reading “New Year’s Resolutions”