Humble Beginnings? The History Channel states, "the Roaring Twenties were a period of rapid economic growth and social change." Another source claims, "The 1920s was a decade of...profound cultural conflicts. For many Americans, the growth of cities, the rise of a consumer culture, the upsurge of mass entertainment, and the so-called "revolution in morals and … Continue reading Favorite Cartridges (Part 5, Ned Roberts)
A New Year Resolution I Can Get Behind
Another year is upon us, although in most cultures and societies around the world the first of January holds no significance whatsoever. For them the year restarted on winter solstice and some cultures for economic/agriculture purposes begin or end the year on the vernal or autumnal equinoxes. In western societies January 1st means resolutions and … Continue reading A New Year Resolution I Can Get Behind
Favorite Cartridges (Part 4, Townsend Whelen)
Col. Townsend Whelen circa 1939 The previous blog article I would say is a fair assessment of hunting progression. Based on the article I was in the first three stages all at the same time while in high school. During that era, as stated in my previous Favorites post, I hunted everything big game with … Continue reading Favorite Cartridges (Part 4, Townsend Whelen)
Hunting Progression
Through age and experience we understood that we progress through various stages in life. For instance every 11-13 years the neuron connections in our brain re-establish themselves into new pathways. Hence every 11-13 years the average person is subject to new understandings of topics previously known, i.e. we change our mind, we typically are more … Continue reading Hunting Progression
Something Old, Something New
Another Thanksgiving has come and gone and Christmas is upon us. Gone are the Salvation Army door greeting Santa's with their lil red kettles. Firmly established now is the "post common sense era" retail line of "Have a great day!" Not matter what time of day it is, followed by "Have a wonderful Holiday season!" … Continue reading Something Old, Something New
Favorite Cartridges (Part 3, Jack O’Connor)
Jack O'Connor commemorative Winchester Model 70. 270 Winchester (aka WCF) Not much is known or can be said definitively as to why this particular caliber came to be. Since its inception in 1925 there is little doubt as to its success on animals from Coyotes to Moose and everything in between; not to mention its … Continue reading Favorite Cartridges (Part 3, Jack O’Connor)
Health Update
As some may know my personal health has been a concern for some time. I developed congestive heart failure back in 2010 and with that comes the complications associated such as pre-diabetes, obesity, metabolic syndrome, insulin resistance, and a whole slew of related issues. I have some genetic predisposition to heart issues (I recently found … Continue reading Health Update
Favorite Cartridges (Part 2, Ruger & Fireball)
In my previous Favorite Calibers post I listed three calibers that were instrumental in my development of a love of firearms and handloading. With this post I will attempt to fill in some Calibers gaps. 204 Ruger Introduced in 2004 as a collaborative project between Hornady and Ruger this cartridge was boasted as the fastest … Continue reading Favorite Cartridges (Part 2, Ruger & Fireball)
True Man
"The human mind is notorious for being unable to accept data that is objectionable and alien to it. The human mind has the amazing capacity to shut out data that it cannot emotionally or rationally compute. Any idea so new, so revolutionary, so unexpected, so contradictory to all that is believed and loved stands very … Continue reading True Man
Heaven is Not Where You Think.
Now these Jews were more noble than those in Thessalonica; they received the word with all eagerness, examining the Scriptures daily to see if these things were so. Acts 17.11 This text is often used to encourage someone to dig into scripture. "Don't just take my word for it," your "pulpiteer" contends, "be a good … Continue reading Heaven is Not Where You Think.
Those Who Can't 