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The Name of this site is a truncated line from a play accredited to George Bernard Shaw.

“Those who can, do; those who can’t do, teach.”

I have often substituted the word “preach” and have heard others substitute “coach” in that phrase; especially during a fluff filled pulpit lecture or mis-management of a team’s max potential and effectiveness. Hence the reason the phrase is often considered derogatory to those in the field of education or instruction. However, without those who “do teach” there would be even less who “can do.”

Heaven knows society could use more who “do teach” and “can do” it well.

  • When Old Becomes New

    I told my oldest daughter the other day that “her time was over, better luck next year.” Then I said to my middle daughter that “her time has come, you’ve got three months.” That may sound harsh but consider the context, their names are Summer and Autumn. Makes a little more sense now, right? In…

  • Favorite Cartridges (Part 7, Lucky # 7s)

    Image from https://www.ronspomeroutdoors.com/blog/7mm-rifle-cartridges-the-sweet-spot The 7mm is a very interesting caliber with quite a pedigree. Ron Spomer refers to 7mm Rifle Cartridges as “The Sweet Spot” in the above blog article. Mr. Spomer is a huge proponent of the caliber and has quite literally written THE book on 7mm Cartridges. (https://www.ronspomeroutdoors.com/store/p/7mm-cartridges-from-around-the-world) When it comes to the…

  • In the Pursuit of

    No one is immune to it. It is an all consuming desire in many facets of our lives. Be it happiness, perfection, success, etc. whatever it is, the PURSUIT drives us. The accomplishment of the unachievable, the possession of the unobtainable, the reaching of the unreachable. This is human nature, I believe and it is…

  • Middle Mag Update

    The 41 Magnum line up. (top to bottom; NMBH 4 5/8″ pre-warning, NMBH Flattop 5 1/2″ Bisley, Threw-screw Blackhawk 6 1/2″) Thought this might be interesting to share. After purchasing the middle pictured pistol in 41 Magnum I was having some thoughts about the weight. Lipsey’s advertizes it as weighing 46 ounces. Being a mid-size…

  • Favorite Cartridges (Part 7, Middle Mag)

    Ruger Flattop, midsize frame Bisley Blackhack in 41 Magnum. Photo curtesy of https://www.lipseys.com/itemdetail?itemno=RUKRNVB-415 Unlike the 357 Magnum and the 44 Magnum there was nothing “Special” that preceded the 41 Magnum. Considered the brain child of Elmer Keith and Bill Jordan, (Charles Allen “Skeeter” Skelton was a supporter as well) the idea was to address the…

  • New Additions

    This new year brings some new additions to my sphere of influence. First and foremost on January 2nd I became a Grandpa. Our first grand-daughter (Saige May) entered this world a couple weeks early and now, eleven days past her original due date, is coming along beautifully. I’m truly excited for the day we can…