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Life Lessons

Here are some few of the things I’ve learned in 6 decades of living, 4 of them as a warrior protector serving in the military and on the street. I don’t claim to be one of Odin’s ravens bearing wisdom from on high, but I do wish that we would all learn from the mistakes of the past.

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Wind Turbines and Highway Signs

May 29, 2025 HeloMaster
Wind Turbines and Highway Signs

There is a darker side to the gun culture that we responsibly armed citizens must own…

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Stuck in the Second O

Jan 24, 2025 HeloMaster
Stuck in the Second O

This close encounter of the wrong kind taught me several lessons about interpersonal confrontation, and our…

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What you don’t know about Domestic Violence

May 21, 2023 HeloMaster
What you don’t know about Domestic Violence

Domestic violence, or DV, may not seem like rocket science. An angry drunk gets off on…

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Worm was right there with us

Dec 19, 2022 HeloMaster 1 Comment
Worm was right there with us

This Desert Storm memoir outlines our relationship with our Saudi Amn counterpart, and offers both highlights…

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Backing Up Beaker

May 24, 2022 HeloMaster
Backing Up Beaker

This article is about the best moment of my law enforcement career. To understand why it…

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Impact vs Edged: Advantages and Disadvantages of Crenelated Flashlights

Nov 27, 2021 HeloMaster
Impact vs Edged: Advantages and Disadvantages of Crenelated Flashlights

A small “tactical” flashlight can be a useful force multiplier for personal defense. It’s quicker to…

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Max and George’s Excellent Adventure: the Pros and Cons of Night Sights

Nov 10, 2021 HeloMaster
Max and George’s Excellent Adventure: the Pros and Cons of Night Sights

This article shares lessons I’ve learned about night sights in the field. Do you need them?…

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What “fleeing” means–and what it doesn’t

Oct 17, 2021 HeloMaster
What “fleeing” means–and what it doesn’t

This op-ed, written in the dark days of the early 2020s, clarifies a misleading statement by…

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