No speeches.No megaphones.No political motives.No religious campaigning.No racial narratives. And yet—look at the people who walk beside them. A living mosaic of colors, backgrounds, beliefs, cultures, and economic walks of life. Without issuing a single demand or slogan, they quietly demonstrate exactly what this country is longing for. This walk is a pilgrimage—not for … [Read more...] about A Walk for Peace
Federal Update: SBRs, Suppressors, and Pistol Braces (Effective January 1, 2026)
As of January 1, 2026, federal law governing Short Barreled Rifles (SBRs), suppressors, and certain other National Firearms Act (NFA) items has changed. The most significant update is the elimination of the $200 tax stamp fee for several regulated firearms, though registration requirements remain in place. The $200 excise tax has been removed for suppressors, SBRs, Short … [Read more...] about Federal Update: SBRs, Suppressors, and Pistol Braces (Effective January 1, 2026)
The Wound, Not the Defect: Redefining Post-Traumatic Stress
I suffer from Post-Traumatic Stress (PTS). However, you will never hear me attach the word "disorder" to my condition. I absolutely refuse to use that label, and I believe it is time for society to stop using it as well. Words have power, and the medical terminology we currently use—Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder—is fundamentally flawed. To label this condition a "disorder" … [Read more...] about The Wound, Not the Defect: Redefining Post-Traumatic Stress
Embracing the Empty Nest: A New Chapter
Well, it has arrived—this year marks our first as "Empty Nesters." As the holiday season approaches, we feel that familiar, gentle ache. Our amazing kids have built wonderful families and lives of their own, and this year, their holiday plans are beautifully centered around them. And though we know this is the natural order of things, it’s also a little heartbreaking. We … [Read more...] about Embracing the Empty Nest: A New Chapter
Columbia County’s Data Center Decision Appears Already Made
I have no dog in the fight for the data center in Appling. I live in Harlem and don't really care either way. I have spent the better part of the last 2 decades working with data centers, literally around the world. I can tell you the impact they have on the local environment and quality of life of nearby residents is negligible at worst and generally non-existent at … [Read more...] about Columbia County’s Data Center Decision Appears Already Made