Jul 31Top twenty modern rock bands, Part 1For the past month, I have been talking about albums. I am switching back to sharing my thoughts about bands. I am an old fart when it comes to rock music. However, I do listen to new bands. Here is part 1 of my top twenty modern rock bands. …Letter To Sons4 min read
Jul 30Member-onlyWhat is another horrible mistake to avoid when making decisions? — All the Way Leadership BlogOur Brigade Commander gave the order. We would ruck march over 20 miles to start the field training exercise. His Battalion Commanders and staff recommended against this approach, but the Colonel didn’t listen. He said that is what they did in his last unit. We would do the same. His…Leadership5 min read
Jul 23Top twenty sophomore rock albums of all time, Part 2Last week I released part 1 of my picks for the top twenty sophomore rock albums of all time. Here is part 2. Feel free to share your own list, debate my choices, or tell me I am wrong in the comments. The criteria I used for creating this list Here are the three criteria I used…Letter To Sons5 min read
Jul 18Top twenty sophomore rock albums of all time, Part 1Previously I released my list of the top twenty debut rock albums of all time (parts 1 and part 2). It is time to move on to my picks for the top twenty sophomore rock albums of all time. Here is part 1 — numbers 20 to 11. …Letter To Sons5 min read
Jul 10My top ten favorite obscure debut rock albumsPreviously I published part 1 and part 2 of the top twenty debut rock albums of all time. Here is a new list. My top ten favorite obscure debut rock albums. When I say obscure — I mean it. Feel free to share your own list in the comments. The criteria I used for creating this list …Debut Albums5 min read
Jun 30Member-onlyWhat is a horrible mistake to absolutely avoid when making decisions? — All the Way Leadership BlogOur Battalion Commander figured no one would notice. He was deployed, and so was she. They just happened to be in the same unit. Work forced them to spend a lot of time together. He decided to start an intimate relationship with this Army Major. Two big problems — he…Decision Making4 min read
Jun 25Top twenty debut rock albums of all time, Part 2Previously I released my list of the top twenty artists of all time, Parts 1 and 2. Last week I published part 1 of the top twenty debut rock albums of all time. Here is Part 2. …Advice To Sons5 min read
Jun 20Top twenty debut rock albums of all time, Part 1Previously I released my list of the top ten rock bands of all time, and a list of my top twenty artists of all time, Parts 1 and 2. I am moving on to one of my favorite music subjects — albums. Here are part 1 of the top twenty…Debut Albums5 min read
Jun 11Top twenty rock artist of all-time numbers 10 to 1Last month I released the first half of my list of the top twenty rock artists of all time, number 20 to 11. This month I continue the countdown. Here are numbers 10 to 1. There are a few surprises, but I think each rock artist made a huge impact…Advice To Sons5 min read
May 29Honoring a hometown hero this Memorial Day for paying the ultimate priceThis weekend we honor the fallen by commemorating Memorial Day. It is one of the most important American holidays. Many of us know someone who paid the ultimate price to keep us free. If you served in the military over the past few decades it is more than likely that…Advice To Sons4 min read