This month marks the ten-year anniversary of Tavern Tales, so I’m sharing some writings from early posts and my university years. Over time, I’ve added bits and pieces to this blog in an effort to keep me from losing my mind after retirement—after all, if we don’t have active hobbies and social activities, we’d slip … Continue reading Blast From the Past: Writing and Readers
“The uniform I wear today is that of the United States Army. We do not serve any particular political party; we serve the nation.”~Alexander Vindman Retired US Army officer Alexander Vindman was born on this day in 1975.
I began this blog on June 5, 2016. My first post was a brief “Hi, I’m here and this page is Under Construction.” Two weeks later, I put up my first attempt at regular posts. At the time, I still worked for Corporate America in a career that was rapidly becoming just a ‘job’. Having … Continue reading Blast from the Past: Hail and Well Met
“Everything has a purpose or premise. Every second of our life has its own premise, whether or not we are conscious of it at the time. That premise may be as simple as breathing or as complex as a vital emotional decision, but it is always there.”~Lajos Egri Hungarian-American playwright and creative writing teacher Lajos … Continue reading Random Quote for June 04, 2026
“We know that education is the key to unlocking human potential.”~Jill Biden American educator and former First Lady of the United States Jill Biden was born on this day in 1951.
“How strangely inaccurate it is to measure length of living by length of life! The space between your birth and death is often far from a true measure of your days of living.”~Edwin Way Teale American naturalist, photographer and writer Edwin Way Teale was born on this day in 1899.
“I hate the word homophobia. It’s not a phobia. You are not scared. You are an asshole.”~Morgan Freeman American actor, producer, and narrator Morgan Freeman was born on this day in 1937.
Tomorrow is the beginning of LGBTQ+ Pride Month. I’m sure some of you are asking: “Why do the queers get a month of recognition?” Well, let me tell you a story… On October 7, 1998, Matthew Shepard, a gay college student from Laramie, Wyoming, was found tied to a fence, following a brutal beating by … Continue reading Blast from the Past: Bridging the Gap, Part Two
“Victory smiles upon those who anticipate the change in the character of war, not upon those who wait to adapt themselves after the changes occur.”~Giulio Douhet Italian general Giulio Douhet was born on this day in 1869.
“If you argue with a madman, it is extremely probable that you will get the worst of it; for in many ways his mind moves all the quicker for not being delayed by the things that go with good judgment.”~Gilbert K. Chesterton English journalist, novelist, essayist, and poet Gilbert K. Chesterton was born on this … Continue reading Random Quote for May 29, 2026
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