Today marks the anniversary of perhaps the single greatest and most important battle of the past four hundred years, where the forces of freedom and civilization stormed the captured fortress of tyranny and barbarism. The combined forces of America, England, and the dominions, together with the ragged remnants of conquered Poland and France, hurled everything … Continue reading June 6th, 1944
Author: DBreitenbeck
How to Intimidate a Bear
So, this guy was out in the wild when he found himself an object of interest from a most unwelcome party: a large brown bear. With neither a gun nor bear spray, and with Baloo coming closer and smacking his lips, he resorted to an alternative means of self-defense. It's pretty awesome. And not at … Continue reading How to Intimidate a Bear
Ethics Test
I'm sure we’ve all heard people saying something along the lines of, “I don't need religion: I can decide for myself what is right and wrong.” A few questions regarding that: Do you actually decide for yourself what is right and wrong, in the sense of having a real standard that you strive to live … Continue reading Ethics Test
A Plug for Tom Stranger
I really love the work of Larry Correia, New York Times Bestselling Author, endlessly amusing and interesting blogger, International Lord of Hate, and man mountain. I first became familiar with him after stumbling across his opinion on gun control (summary: he has certain reservations about it). His Grimnoir Chronicles are some of my favorite recent … Continue reading A Plug for Tom Stranger
Why What Happens to Captain America Matters
In the latest of several “controversial” moves, Marvel Comics has apparently decided to ‘reveal’ that Captain America is actually a Hydra (Nazi) agent. Yes, that Captain America: Steve Rogers, the most morally upright hero in the Marvel universe, the leader of the Avengers, the symbol of everything great about America, beloved by millions of fans. … Continue reading Why What Happens to Captain America Matters
The Machete: Not Just For Murdering Teenagers!
You probably should know that I’m something of knife-nut. I love knives! If I had the money, I would fill my apartment with knives. Hunting knives, survival knives, pocket knives, bayonets, fishing knives, cooking knives, machetes, you can never have too many knives. To me, knives are special in a similar way that fire is … Continue reading The Machete: Not Just For Murdering Teenagers!
A World Without Jokes
In The Lord of the Rings, it is said that the victory of Sauron would mean a world where "there would be no more songs." As Mark Steyn describes below, the victory of the Left and its ilk means a world where there will be no more jokes, because there will be no more free speech. … Continue reading A World Without Jokes
A Self Portrait
Reviews: The Jungle Book
I’ll admit, I’m not a big fan of Disney’s animated version of The Jungle Book. It’s a classic, to be sure, and it’s not in the least a bad movie, but it’s very light fare: just a simple coming-of-age story, and one in which the protagonist is little more than a prop being carted … Continue reading Reviews: The Jungle Book
The Wonders of the Saknussemm Ocean
I've always loved the 1959 film version of Journey to the Center of the Earth, starring James Mason, Pat Boone, Arlene Dahl, and Thayer David (and Gertrude the Duck). Among its many virtues are some truly gorgeous cinematography (most of the underground sequences were filmed at Carlsbad Caverns), excellently designed sets, a witty script, and a marvelous … Continue reading The Wonders of the Saknussemm Ocean
Serpent's Den 