Monthly Archives: November 2016

A Simple Soldier, & The Battle of Remagen

Posted on November 25, 2016 by Phil Christensen

March, 1945. A war-ravaged continent, a bridge called Ludendorff, and a town called Remagen. Die-hard patches of snow littered the ground here and there. Months before, the German Wehrmacht launched a daring winter offensive, nearly negating the hard-fought Allied gains … Continue reading →

Posted in Hearth and Altar, History | 3 Comments

The Colonel’s Reading List – An Eclectic Edition

Posted on November 19, 2016 by Phil Christensen

The shelves are almost up.  Really.  One way or another this room is going to be completed by Thanksgiving. In the meantime, the de-humidifier is running nearly 24 hours a day down in the basement, otherwise the books will just … Continue reading →

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Trump’s Election: Struggling With Meaning.

Posted on November 14, 2016 by Phil Christensen

This election week has been a struggle for me. That’s unusual, because I don’t struggle with anything. I make a serious effort to remain centered around my God which by default means I am also centered around my principles. The sorting … Continue reading →

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A Functioning Society – How It All (Really) Works

Posted on November 4, 2016 by Phil Christensen

Some Of Us Need Better Hobbies. This past week students advocating for segregation at the University of Berkley, CA attempted to block some of their fellow students from attending classes. You can read about it here.  It occurred to me: … Continue reading →

Posted in Current Events, Defining Western Civilization, Socialism | Tagged | 3 Comments