Category: Personal Blog
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An Open Letter to Kentucky Parents: It’s Time to Partner Up
Dear Fellow Parents, If you’re a parent of a K-12 student in Kentucky right now, we need to talk. With HB 208’s cellphone restrictions taking effect, our children are about to experience a significant shift in their school day. But here’s the thing—this change doesn’t start and end at the school doors. It starts at…
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The Hypothetical 1937 American Civil War: From Gaming Scenario to Educational Tool
A map I found online shows an intriguing “what if” scenario in American alternate history: a hypothetical Second American Civil War in 1937 during the Great Depression. While this never happened, it has captured the interest of historians, game designers, and educators examining the social and political tensions of that time. I am fascinated by…
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America’s Pastime on Screen: The Best Baseball Movies That Transcend the Game
The post explores how baseball films transcend mere entertainment, offering profound reflections on American dreams, identity, and the human experience through narratives that resonate emotionally and culturally.
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From Reluctant Vice President to World Leader: A Review of David L. Roll’s “Ascent to Power”
David L. Roll’s biography, Ascent to Power, explores Truman’s transformative presidency from 1944-1948, emphasizing political evolution, international diplomacy, domestic policy, and complex historical narratives.
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What Superman Means To Me
I’m reposting a link to my story from April in response to all those who have problems with who Superman is and what he stands for: Truth, Justice, and the American Way ( i.e. helping those who cannot help themselves, being a light to those who are leaving darkness, being an example of what should…
