Americans love freedom. The plea for liberty that convinced a band of men in Massachusetts to toss 342 chests of tea into Boston Harbor is written into the heart of every American. This country was founded on the idea that some guy living thousands of miles away has no right to authority over our lives. So, when someone tries to tell us…

On the evening of January 29, 2025, a United States Army Sikorsky UH-60 Black Hawk helicopter collided with an American Airlines CRJ700 airliner. The crash resulted in the deaths of 67 people. Although an investigation is still underway, it is believed that the crash happened because the helicopter crew did not see the incoming passenger jet. When I hear of tragedies like this,…

“Patience is a virtue.” I heard that phrase countless times growing up and for good reason. Patience is something that has to be instilled in us early on because it takes time to develop. If we can learn to be patient, we can solve so many difficult problems in our lives. This weekend millions of couples will celebrate Valentine’s Day. This is…

If you have spent any time driving on I-95 through Palm Beach County, Florida, then you know that some of the worst driving in the world happens right here. The key to navigating these roads is to master defensive driving. If you can do that, you will probably be just fine. First, you have to watch on the road. Spatial awareness is…

“Motive” is the reason behind a decision or action. Knowing why we would do something can be one of the best evidences for if we do something. When a prosecutor is trying to convince a jury to convict a defendant for murder, it may all hinge on whether or not they present a reasonable motive for the crime. If a jury can…

A couple years ago, I made a new friend. In no time at all, we grew close and so did our wives. When my birthday came along, he wanted to surprise me by giving me my favorite cake. So, after we finished dinner, he revealed a big, beautiful, coconut cream cake. There was only one problem. I hate coconut! Apparently, I once…

Do you struggle with procrastination? There are few things that are more tempting than setting a task or decision aside until a more convenient time. The problem is, if I get to decide when that time is, it may never come. There is always something more convenient than what needs to be done. Sometimes we can get away with procrastinating. If you…

Another year has come upon us. Many of us celebrated by setting off fireworks or watching the Times Square countdown. Many more of us are determined to make some resolutions. This is a great time for us to look back on the previous year and see where we succeeded, where we failed, where we grew, and where we fell short. Certainly, there…