Quote-Unquote "When it comes to life the critical thing is whether you take things for granted or take them with gratitude." – G.K. Chesterton

Sauerkraut incoming in 1 week.

"Next to a sincere compliment, I think I like a well-deserved and honest rebuke." - William Feather

Weekend in Fort Davis, Texas. Celebrating our 42nd wedding anniversary. Life is good!

Merry Christmas! Until us a Child is born! Into is a Savior is given! And his name will be called Wonderful, Councilor! Mighty God! Prince of Peace!

Typical Texas Christmas weather... 68° F. So, we build a bonfire...

This article highlights a critical difference between the Albanian legislature and the U.S. Congress:

Breitbart

Albanian Lawmakers Light Flares, Hurl Water Bottles in Parliament Brawl

Opposition lawmakers from the Democratic Party (DP) of Albania unleashed chaos in parliament on Thursday amid a fight over corruption.

In order to "light flares" and "hurl water bottles" you must first be conscious and physically present in the legislative chamber... But, we used to be a proper country... https://history.house.gov/Historical-Highlights/1851-1900/The-most-infamous-floor-brawl-in-the-history-of-the-U-S--House-of-Representatives/

County Magistrates Defy Tyrants in Virginia: Interposition of the Lesser Magistrates.

Defy Tyrants

County Magistrates Defy Tyrants in Virginia: Interposition of the Lesser Magistrates.

On December 4th, 2025, the Craig County Board in Virginia voted 5 - 0 in favor of a resolution declaring Craig County a 2nd Amendment Sanctuary Cou...

"Society in every state is a blessing, but government even in its best state is but a necessary evil; in its worst state an intolerable one." – Thomas Paine​

"Manhood is something a man earns. One deed at a time, one task at a time, one interaction at a time." - David Murrow

Quote-Unquote "One of the penalties for refusing to participate in politics is that you end up being governed by your inferiors." – Plato

Making some elderberry wine today. I didn't realize that the recommended adding time is 1 year. I hope I can wait that long!

Today in History On Dec. 4, 1783, Gen. George Washington gathered his officers at a tavern in New York City where he informed them of his plans to resign his commission and retire to civilian life. He would later be recruited to stand for election as the first president under the U.S. Constitution. Quote-Unquote "Few men have virtue to withstand the highest bidder." – George Washington