What Does My Attraction to Hyper-Violent Movies Say About Me?
April 29, 2010 – 7:47 am | No Comment

The Monkey and I attempt to understand our attraction to violence in film, an attraction well-manifested even in supposedly sane, spiritually-inclined, and well-balanced human beings, like us, for instance.

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Army’s Caleb Campbell No Draft-Dodger
April 29, 2008 – 12:20 pm | 3 Comments
Army’s Caleb Campbell No Draft-Dodger

As a West Point graduate and former Infantry officer, I was thrilled to learn that the Detroit Lions drafted Army cornerback Caleb Campbell in the seventh round of the NFL Draft this weekend in New …

Why Iraq War Movies Suck
April 21, 2008 – 8:36 pm | No Comment
Why Iraq War Movies Suck

My interest is always piqued when another war film hits the theaters. As a cinemaphile, I’m concerned with seeing a well-conceived, researched, and executed story that creates a profound emotional response. As a …

The ABC’s of Overcoming Fear
April 17, 2008 – 1:08 pm | No Comment
The ABC’s of Overcoming Fear

One of the biggest challenges in living an abundant life concerns overcoming the debilitating tentacles of fear. For many of us – me and the Monkey included – fear is paralyzing and creates feelings …

Is the Surge Working? Better Question: Does it Matter?
April 13, 2008 – 12:27 pm | 4 Comments
Is the Surge Working? Better Question: Does it Matter?

This week Congress was graced by the appearances of General David Petraeus and Ambassador Ryan Crocker, who both testified as to the current state of affairs in Iraq. Much was made of the fact …