Daily Ramblings – Bonus Content – Veteran’s Day

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All, I’m foregoing my normal post of Funny Friday videos and other content to celebrate Veteran’s Day. The below video says it all.

I will treasure the 20 years I spent in the Army. My experiences abroad in war, humanitarian service missions, and living among those who asked us to protect them from harm will always be a part of me. If you have any veterans in your family, take some time to give them a call, send them a text, or an email. If they are local, invite them over for dinner or take them out. It’s these small things that make all the difference.

Until next time…

Dave

Daily Ramblings – Wisdom Wednesday – Carl von Clausewitz

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Pursue one great decisive aim with force and determination.

Carl von Clausewitz

Courage, above all things, is the first quality of a warrior.

Carl von Clausewitz

War is the continuation of politics by other means.

Carl von Clausewitz

Two qualities are indispensable: first, an intellect that, even in the darkest hour, retains some glimmerings of the inner light which leads to truth; and second, the courage to follow this faint light wherever it may lead.

Carl von Clausewitz

War is the domain of physical exertion and suffering.

Carl von Clausewitz

For those readers who are either in the military or have served, you’ll know who this guy instantly. For those of you who are unfamiliar, check out his Wikipedia link: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Carl_von_Clausewitz

Have a great Wednesday, folks.

Until next time…

Dave

Daily Ramblings – Wisdom Wednesday – Ernest Hemingway

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All quotes from BrainyQuote.

Always do sober what you said you’d do drunk. That will teach you to keep your mouth shut.

Ernest Hemingway

There is nothing noble in being superior to your fellow men. True nobility lies in being superior to your former self.

Ernest Hemingway

There is nothing to writing. All you do is sit down at a typewriter and bleed.

Ernest Hemingway

When you go to war as a boy, you have a great illusion of immortality. Other people get killed, not you… Then, when you are badly wounded the first time, you lose that illusion, and you know it can happen to you.

Ernest Hemingway

The best way to find out if you can trust somebody is to trust them.

Ernest Hemingway

For more about this adventurous character, here is his link: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Ernest_Hemingway

Until next time…

Dave

Daily Ramblings – Motivation Monday – Memorial Day

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Today is Memorial Day. It is a day in the United States that we honor the fallen—those who have paid the ultimate sacrifice. We also honor those families who lost someone serving the country.

So today, I thank all veterans and their families for their sacrifices to America—you will never be forgotten.

Until next time…

Dave