Stan R. Mitchell's Blog, page 75
October 25, 2012
Beauty and strength and living our lives
Who would have thought a tree could be used as a symbol on how to live? Check out this link on one way of looking at how we should live. Stan R. Mitchell Oak Ridge, Tenn. P.S. Please accept the greatest … Continue reading →
October 23, 2012
Eastern thinking and the idea of just doing things for fun
In our Western culture, we’re inoculated with goals from the day we’re born. Nearly everything compels us and drives us to set high goals. Commercials, with successful and rich actors. Movies, stuffed with motivation and ambition, or crammed to the brim with … Continue reading →
Some humor after more political divisiveness
With the debate last night and the arguing that’s getting increasingly old from both sides of political aisle from so many of my friends, I thought I’d inject some humor into our vitriolic world this morning. So, here’s a hilarious … Continue reading →
October 19, 2012
Do not fall for the spin. We should not get involved in Syria.
The whole Syria rebellion continues to draw in many Americans, who increasingly want us to get militarily involved. Given this, I’d like to say up front (while I won’t be accused of being unpatriotic) that I think us getting involved … Continue reading →
October 18, 2012
Top four reasons why Newsweek is going out of print
If you hadn’t heard, Newsweek will soon stop printing. As a small, weekly newspaper publisher, I know the challenges facing print. And I considered writing a three-point post on the major things Newsweek had done wrong. But, four came to … Continue reading →
October 9, 2012
Here’s what happens when you tell the truth in the military…
This is a disturbing story about the V-22 Osprey, which is a tilt-rotor aircraft that takes off like a helicopter and flies like an airplane. The Marine Corps is increasingly relying on it, and it has many advantages: speed, range, and … Continue reading →
October 4, 2012
The E-Reader take over continues, big time
I was late to the E-Reader world, having only bought a cheap Kindle late last year. The first book I bought felt awkward reading on it, but like 99.99 percent of the people in the world who buy one, I … Continue reading →
October 1, 2012
What are your thoughts on Stephen King?
A blogging friend of mine read her first Stephen King — the book, “From a Buick 8.” In her blog post about it, she called it terrible and asked for other recommendations from King, if anyone had any. I’ve never … Continue reading →
September 28, 2012
My thoughts on the police movie “End of Watch”
I watched “End of Watch” tonight. (Trailer below.) The movie rocked. Plenty of action. Strong plot. “End of Watch” reminded me of my time in the Corps. The brotherhood that existed. The monotony. The insane action that made it worth the … Continue reading →
Six secrets to success, according to Arnold Schwarzenegger
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