• Virginia, USA

Sentimentality, Pomp and Circumstance

I’ve always had a strong interest in American history, especially, from World War II forward. As a young man, I had envisioned myself entering politics in some form or manner, but ultimately settled for business in the supermarket industry which was probably the best course for me to follow as being a lawyer in politics isn’t very well respected today […]

NOT a Fan of Christmas or Snow

Looking out over The Compound and down into the valley this morning I see a beautiful, picturesque landscape of white snow which has been glazed over with a thin sheet of glistening ice as we received our first snow of 2025. Wondering what there’s not to like admiring this idyllic scene, I suddenly begin to feel nervous and worried with […]