Archives for September, 2008

Conversation with a Street Artist


As I walked Decatur Street this evening in New Orleans I ran into one of the many artists that sell paintings along the side of the road. Discussing art with her led into several conversations on the nature of existence, life, death, etc. She brought up a few points that I had never deeply considered [...]

Best Weapons for Home Defense


My next article on Primer is now live. You can read my thoughts on the best weapons for home defense and what factors you should consider when selecting a home defense weapon.

Iraqis Now Responsible for Al Anbar Province


Received this in a newsletter from Marine Corps Mobilization Command:
On Monday, following a parade on a freshly paved street, American commanders formally returned responsibility for keeping order in Anbar Province, once the heartland of the Sunni insurgency, to the Iraqi Army and police force. The ceremony capped one of the starkest turnabouts in the country [...]