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Mitch
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“Fides et ratio.” – “Faith and reason.” Follower of Christ. Husband to Lana, Father to Stephen and Mariah. Peaceful, not harmless. Voluntarist in training. Fermenter of many things. Retired U.S. Air Force NCO. Linux enthusiast. Ham radio operator (WB5UZG)

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...

Don't take it so literally. "We" the country elected leaders that have us this situation. We, the country, traded freedom for safety.

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

https://www.breitbart.com/europe/2025/12/19/albanian-lawmakers-light-flares-hurl-water-bottles-in-parliament-brawl/

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/

"Our Constitution was made only for a moral and religious people. It is wholly inadequate to the government of any other."

– John Adams