I can’t believe it’s been a year since I started this blog! It’s been an amazing experience, far beyond what I expected. One of the things I wanted to do after retiring from the military was to increase the number of books I read each year. The byproduct of reading and taking notes was a … Continue reading Reflections on a Year of Blogging
Author: Edward Ortiz
Liza
Today, as part of our series featuring poems by Pedro Rodríguez Miranda, my grandfather-in-law, we turn our attention to the second section of his book, titled Love Poems in Old Age. We will explore his fifteenth poem, "Liza." This poem holds special significance as it was written for his granddaughter (my beautiful wife). I have witnessed … Continue reading Liza
Rockin’ Thursday XXXI
Today, I’m spotlighting a German rock band that originated in Hanover back in 1965. Scorpions gained massive popularity in the 80s, and their hit "Rock You Like a Hurricane" became one of my all-time favorites. Released in 1984, the song climbed to #25 on the U.S. charts that year. I hope you enjoy the video, … Continue reading Rockin’ Thursday XXXI
Tag, You’re It! Ed’s Edition
So, Laura from Black Moon Lilith tagged me for "The Blog Tag" challenge. The idea is to answer six questions related to blogging and then tag other bloggers to do the same. I’m changing the rules a bit—I won’t be tagging anyone, but if you’re reading this and want to participate, I’ll definitely read yours. … Continue reading Tag, You’re It! Ed’s Edition
Evolution of Love
Today, in our continuing series of poems by Pedro Rodríguez Miranda, my grandfather-in-law, we present his fourteenth poem, "Evolution of Love." The second section of his book focuses on "Love Poems in Old Age." I chose "Evolution of Love" as the opening poem in this series because it beautifully represents this second phase of life. … Continue reading Evolution of Love
Rockin’ Thursday XXX
Today, I’m featuring a soft rock song by a great female artist, "You’re So Vain" by Carly Simon, an American musician, singer, songwriter, and author. The song was released in November 1972 and reached the #1 spot in the United States, Canada, Australia, and New Zealand at the beginning of 1973. There was a big mystery … Continue reading Rockin’ Thursday XXX
The Power of Pronouns in Leadership: Taking Responsibility
Yesterday, I read an incredible insight by Army Lieutenant General (Retired) Jeffrey Buchanan on LinkedIn about the impact of using certain pronouns as a leader. This insight certainly applies to other aspects of our lives. Here is what he wrote: "Beware of your pronouns No, this isn’t a post about what you call yourself. This … Continue reading The Power of Pronouns in Leadership: Taking Responsibility
Rockin’ Thursday XXIX
Today, I’m featuring the song "Once Bitten, Twice Shy" performed by Great White in honor of their former lead singer, Jack Russell, who passed away on the 7th of this month. Great White is an American rock band formed in Los Angeles in 1977. The song was released in 1989 and reached the #9 spot … Continue reading Rockin’ Thursday XXIX
A Commentary on the Political Status of Puerto Rico
On July 26, I wrote a post discussing the 72nd anniversary of Puerto Rico's Constitution. In that post, I indicated that I would follow up with another piece to share my personal insights and thoughts on the topic of Puerto Rico's political status. To start, let me summarize our history. Christopher Columbus arrived on the … Continue reading A Commentary on the Political Status of Puerto Rico
National Airborne Day
Fort Moore Public Affairs Today is National Airborne Day, and 84 years ago, the first official Army parachute jump was executed. National Airborne Day is a day designated by the United States Congress to honor the nation's airborne forces of the Armed Forces. It was created in 2002 by George W. Bush. Below is a brief history and the proclamation. August 16, … Continue reading National Airborne Day
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