Rooted: The Importance of Improvisational Music
This week we are looking at a piece inspired by one of my personal favorite jazz musicians, Louis Armstrong.
My introduction to Louis Armstrong’s music was in Disney-Pixar’s WALL·E in 2008. I was 4 years old and it...
History of Cartoons
Brace yourself for a loaded question. What is your favorite cartoon? Okay. Maybe it is not a loaded question for you, but I bet that most everyone has a core memory of sitting in front of a...
Building Leaders: Monday Motivation October 16, 2023
https://youtu.be/pE8qiTcnPTg
I've spent most of my life studying leaders and leadership. As I became responsible for developing leaders, I created a philosophy and method for developing leaders. Still, it wasn't until I wrote a letter to my daughter...
DownHome/Up Close: Camp Hope
https://youtu.be/tqbP_BAHj4s
October is Domestic Violence awareness month, and today we’re bringing you a story about Camp Hope - a camp for the children in these abuse situations. Jackson Trull shares his personal involvement with Camp Hope, and why...
Awake: Creativity the Most Sacred Art Form
Good morning, afternoon, evening, or whenever you may be reading this. I am Grant Atchley. You may know me from reading my other articles on Way Back Wednesday, or the other solo articles I have written. This...
Make Time for Training: Monday Motivation October 9, 2023
https://youtu.be/6_1GUEA_0FM
In the Marines, we refer to many activities as training when they aren't. We spent much time in the artillery, maintaining vehicles, communications equipment, and howitzers. Then, we had mandatory classes on topics that were more education...
Rooted: Two Faces
This week we’re looking at a piece inspired by one of my favorite TV shows of all time - Breaking Bad.
I want to start by saying that I believe there’s a lot of depth and complexity in...
A View on “Vintage”
In the past or at least up until late 1965, putting on a vinyl record was the only way to purchase and listen to groovy tunes. Vinyl is not only a timeless music format, but a cherished...
Strategies: Monday Motivation October 2, 2023
https://youtu.be/0MLZPnEIvL0
In the military, we discuss strategy as the highest-level plan connecting ends, ways, and means. On the national or regional level, we talk about applying diplomatic, informational, military, and economic power to attain an aim or set...
Rooted: The Child Within
When I was four years old, I was introduced to something that would forever change my life - Star Wars. Star Wars has been a part of my life for as long as I can remember. Whether it...
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