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
Castle Doctrine in Georgia – Explained
What the Law Says O.C.G.A. § 16-3-23 – Defense of Your Home (“Habitation”) Deadly force is legally allowed if: Someone forcibly and unlawfully breaks into your home. Someone tries to remove a person from your home against their will. The intruder is attempting to commit a felony inside the home (like burglary or assault). 👉 Key takeaway: The law assumes … [Read more...] about Castle Doctrine in Georgia – Explained
De-Evolution of Humanity
EDITORIAL I’m convinced humanity officially began its backwards slide the day some world-class moron waltzed into McDonald’s, bought a cup of hot coffee, spilled it all over her crotch, and then sued because—shockingly—it was hot. And in the plot twist nobody needed, she actually won. That was the moment common sense wasn’t just dead—it was cremated, and the ashes were dumped … [Read more...] about De-Evolution of Humanity