Posts Tagged ‘defense’
Defense & Offense
I really do miss seeing sports on TV. I miss the competitive spirit and the comradery of team sports. I love the analogy of life being like a good football game. There are four important elements to a football game. 1. The Offense which tries to score. 2. The defense which tries to keep the…
Read MoreWar Is Complicated
I remember as a kid watching our army vets returning from Vietnam. It was a sobering scene. Even though we were trying to do good in that region, it felt like a defeat. I have read a good bit about World War II and the men and women who fought to stop the Nazi machine…
Read MoreShelter
The northern part of the United States has seen nearly record cold temperatures this past week. The high last Wednesday in Chicago was -17F and the low temp was -20. I remember growing up in Kentucky getting down below zero a few times, but nothing quite like that. I like the climate here in Georgia…
Read MoreAdvocate
There are occasions where I’ve needed an advocate. This is someone who speaks for me. My advocate needs to know everything about me so that they can defend me and direct me. An advocate provides a different perspective – they see different solutions for my situation. An advocate can be an attorney, a spokesperson, a…
Read MoreShield & Protect
I have an alarm system for my home and office that offers a level of protection. I just recently changed to a local company as I upgraded some of my equipment for my home. I’ve noticed a lot of the alarm systems have a “shield” as part of their logo. My brother-in-law is in law…
Read MoreMake My Case
I have always been a fan of TV shows and movies that feature a great attorney. I have probably watched every episode of Perry Mason (the black & white versions) and Matlock and most recently Law & Order (the original). I’m intrigued with how our justice system works or in some cases fails to…
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