Category Archives: History

On Memorial Day 2026

Posted on May 25, 2026 by swabby429

“Courage is almost a contradiction in terms. It means a strong desire to live taking the form of readiness to die.”–20th century English writer, G.K. Chesterton Today, the United States commemorates the ultimate sacrifices of those brave fighters who have … Continue reading →

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Hate Is Expensive

Posted on May 14, 2026 by swabby429

“This world in arms is not spending money alone. It is spending the sweat of its laborers, the genius of its scientists, the hopes of its children.”–Dwight D. Eisenhower Hate is an integral, turnkey state of mind. That is it … Continue reading →

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On Good Behavior

Posted on May 12, 2026 by swabby429

“Your RELIGION does not make you a good person.Your BEHAVIOR does.”–Canadian author, Tanya Masse Supreme Allied Commander Dwight Eisenhower ordered that capitulating SS officers not be given the niceties of formal, gentlemanly surrender. Eisenhower made it clear that he did … Continue reading →

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Die Gedanken Sind Frei

Posted on May 2, 2026 by swabby429

“…And if I am thrown into the darkest dungeon,all these are futile works,because my thoughts tear all gatesand walls apart: Thoughts are free!…”–from the English version of “Die Gedanken Sind Frei”, a traditional German folksong–author unknown A maternal great uncle … Continue reading →

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On Certainty

Posted on March 30, 2026 by swabby429

“Certainty ends inquiry.”– Jacob Bronowski Some people call it faith in the unknown or the need to be right, others know it as certainty. We need to feel some amount of certainty in order to find the confidence we need … Continue reading →

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Nebraska Admission Day 2026

Posted on March 1, 2026 by swabby429

“My first years were spent living just as my forefathers had lived–roaming the green, rolling hills of what are now the states of South Dakota and Nebraska.”–19th-20th century Native American civil rights leader and Ponca chief, Standing Bear Some days, … Continue reading →

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Red

Posted on February 21, 2026 by swabby429

The last time last month I wore my 49ers football cap, a neighbor said he almost had a conniption. He saw the bright red cap and thought it was a MAGA cap. He felt relief when I faced him. Then … Continue reading →

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