Category: Strategery

My Son Is Not A Terrorist

Terrorism is defined as the use of violence or the threat of violence in the pursuit of political goals.  This comes shockingly close to the experience of living with a toddler.  Toddlers embrace violence, be it hitting, kicking, …

Russia, Iran, and Autocratic Friendship Circles

I live my life by a simple set of rules.  Rule Number One?  Don’t go to jail.  It’s not relevant to today’s Wandering, but it always bears repeating.  Rules Number Two and Three, however, are germane: read, and …

Xi Jinping and China’s Downhill Sprint

‘90s rap is a trove of wisdom and quips.  Coolio coined the phrase “Ain’t no party like a West Coast party / ‘Cause a West Coast party don’t stop” back in 1995.  In homage to Professor Coolio and …

The Art of Cybersecurity

Many moons ago, I had the onerous task of taking a Security+ certification test.  I passed by the skin of my teeth and have dreaded the thought of taking it again.  Luckily for me, there are ways to …