Reflecting back over the past year, identifying areas I've improved and areas I still need to. Health has improved, physical mental and spiritual, but still some bad habits that need to go. Think I'll take some time away from the internet public for a week or two.

The only way. Go and do likewise.

1600s Europe: Meat is restricted. Hunting laws prevent commoners from taking game. Land ownership concentrated in nobility. Access to meat is determined by class. Working-class Europeans eat bread, porridge, occasional salted fish, minimal meat. Then they hear about America:

Public trust in institutions is so low partially because people have a dim memory of a feudal or aristocratic ruling class that at least had some of the martial virtues. Like the British officers who died at a higher rate than the enlisted men in WW1. Ordinary people look at

One surprising thing about Napoleonic-era artillery is that the cannonballs are slow and visible enough to track with the naked eye, so you can see one coming and literally dodge it. Lots of war memoirs talk about dodging incoming cannonballs.

One of the best artworks for Lord of the Rings ever conceived.

It has occurred to me in my recent Turk posting that perhaps the historical Eastern view of war is more like the hunt. Each side viewing itself as the hunter, trying to corner and capture or kill the prey. Whereas the Western view of war is more a faceoff of spiritual

A backer-commissioned Knightly Order, The Blazing Hearts, is coming soon to Knight Errant. Wield the fiery wrath of Heaven, but do so wisely. Each righteous conflagration costs Endurance Points. This Order is for those who burn bright and aren't afraid of burning away.

Why watch a movie when you can read the book?

Be equipped to do both as needed.

I’m going into 2026 with less ambition towards new resolutions and more focus and intention on stewarding what God has already placed in my hands. This is the way of the Kingdom. We all have gardens to keep and work.

Sometimes you need to close the app and put your phone down for a little while

"His New Flagship" 👑⚓On 25 April 1778, King George III visited HMS Victory, soon to be his navy’s new flagship. A warship destined for history, even before her most famous battle at Trafalgar. 🎨 Geoff Hunt #NavalHistory #HMSVictory #RoyalNavy #AgeOfSail

Certified banger thread.

'Goodbye' is an alteration of "God be with you" and its first known use was in 1575. God be with you, 2025 🫡

I realize this would have been a good sale point opportunity. Woops. Anyways if you dont wanna wait for the physical release, you can pick up the PDFs of book 1 and 2 here: https://t.co/ezDzPC2zhC

Some dogs are not dogs Let the reader understand

What’s the difference between an ocean, sea, cove, & bay? Here is a little cheat sheet to help you with naming bodies of water on your fantasy maps.

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The political choice for young people today is essentially between Saruman and Sauron. A power for power’s sake Left wing, promising equity of misery for all, and a gnostic Right wing, driven tech fueled mysticism. The only Power we can trust is Jesus Christ.