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I took this photo last week, in Scotland, of a faerie circle with Dunure Castle in the background. The castle dates back to the 1200s and once hosted Mary, Queen of Scots in 1563. Centuries of power, loyalty, and betrayal played out there before it was ultimately gutted by Oliver [...]

No speech or buildup. He saluted, and 20,000 people stood and cheered. It was an eruption. For a few seconds, everything else faded out. Just shared respect, love of country, and appreciation. The emotion of the moment was great, but also a reminder of who actually absorbs risk so others [...]

I caught this fish by waiting for the right moment. I knew dropping a fly in the seam of a riffle, as the sun was low and shadows crept over the water, would increase my chances of fooling a trout. I also knew that the Provo River is a Blue [...]

In any serious investigative environment, one principle always stands firm: HUMINT (Human Intelligence) comes first. -Human judgment. -Human verification. -Human context. Records, databases, and machines can surface information, but only people can interpret behavior, understand motive, weigh inconsistencies, and decide what actually matters. But when you apply discipline to AI- [...]

In our line of work, there’s no room for “good enough.” The same goes for life. A little over five years ago, my wife took a teaching position in Utah to be closer to our grandkids. I kept our California office running during the week, and consistently every Friday, I’d [...]