On April 22, 2014, Press Secretary Rear Admiral John Kirby gave a press briefing where he discussed the deployment of the 173rd Airborne Brigade in Europe: “Secretary Hagel will be mindful, though, of events in Ukraine. Russia’s aggression in Ukraine has renewed our resolve to strengthening NATO’s defense plans and capabilities, and to demonstrate our […]
Striving To Do The Impossible
I first heard this song from the broadway musical the Man of La Mancha in 1972 when it first hit the broadway stage. As a music lover and as a Christian who loves and serves God with music, this song grabbed hold of me immediately as it expressed and illustrated and demonstrated in a […]
Jesus, Satan, And the Pharisees
Many think lucifer/satan, to be cunning, sly, and devious, and I guess to a degree he might be these things. But he will never be able to out smart God or Jesus, for they know the question, even before it is asked. I see him more as an egotistical, self-centered, conceited, arrogant, liar and stupid […]
Dear God! Does Anyone Really Care?
A Conversation With God In Prayer Is anyone there? Is anyone listening? Does anyone really care? I am penniless. I am poor. I am destitute. Is anyone there? Is anyone Listening?Does anyone care? I am homeless and living in the street. I am invisible. Is anyone there? Can anyone see me? Does […]
DIGITAL PHOTOGRAPHY #101: DIGITAL IMAGING ARCHITECTURE
Life is a series of moments that leaves us with memories, both splintered and whole. If you are just joining us, the PRELUDE & SYLLABUS section is the logical starting point for the series. Welcome to Digital Photography #101 by Virtual Studio Photography (VSPHO) _________________________________________________________ Welcome back, we are now experienced with the settings […]
Fostering Improved Communication
Author, Carl Sherman, wrote: “We humans are social by nature. Whether we are sitting down to dinner with our families, or playing cards with friends, we relish the sense of community that spending time with others provides.” Learning the skills of good communication cannot be overstated especially as most people focus attention on loved […]