What craziness! 300 to stand against and army of 150,000 Persians. This is what the movie portrays. You keep hearing of the 300 Spartans and not how many other Greeks showed up for the battle. Just that the other Greeks were farmers, blacksmiths, merchants and the like. Don’t get me wrong, this movie was great! AMAZING even! Several of the guys and I went to see it and it appeared that many other groups of men stood around waiting to see this movie. The showing we went to was at 9:40 at IMAX on Sunday. Sadly when we went to buy tickets on Wednesday this was the first showing that…
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The trees are swaying in the wind; Now once again I journey on my way. This time to a place where no longer I will bend, The night seeps in and takes away the day. The wind knows my name; The trees seem to be sighing. The wind is whispering a warning, It speaks of an evil that’s undying. I wish that I could stay here; But no longer can I wait. For even such a man as I, Cannot escape his fate. ======================== The above poem was inspired during personal reading that struck a cord with me. I wish I could remember what, when, or where I was reading…
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Mindset makes a Hero. Service to society. The courage to take responsibility; for ALL of your actions, for ALL of your statements. Living each day as if it might be your last; it very well might be. Being alert to your surroundings, relaxed but vigilant. The sensitivity to acknowledge the beauty, sorrow, and the humorous in the sights and events you encounter every day. The bravery to move, to act, to respond instantly in an emergency without hesitation, without worrying about the opinions of others, if you sincerely believe that is what needs to be done. Striving constantly to improve, to better yourself so that you will make a positive…
