Life after door kicking.

Author: lifeafterdoorkicking

  • Two tales one city

    Do you have a favorite place you have visited? Where is it? Picking a “favorite” place isn’t easy. You’d think I’d say Las Vegas since I grew up there, but that’s home, not a getaway. I’ve taken a few California trips, and I’ve technically “been” to Germany and Ireland—if airport terminals count as cultural experiences.…

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  • The Luxury of Forgetting: How Comfort Has Made Us Fragile

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    Before we dive in, let me set the scene: I had a whole December lineup planned—light, festive, easy reading. Been ready since Halloween; I had the idea right after doing true crime for October, just to keep things cozy and low-key and avoid bumping into politics or mental-health vibes this month. Then the lineup disappeared.…

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  • Let’s get one thing straight: socialism has worked before. Once. In a war camp with spears.

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    “He trained his fellow-citizens to have neither the wish nor the ability to live for themselves.” —Plutarch, on the Spartan lawgiver Lycurgus Socialism Worked Once—in Sparta. And Y’all Aren’t Man Enough to Be Spartans Sparta was the original communist wet dream—no private wealth, no individual luxury, shared property, mandated equality, state-raised children, and universal military…

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  • Forgotten Veterans: America’s Overlooked Wars

    Not every war makes it into the schoolbooks. America’s most celebrated veterans come from the major wars—World War II, Vietnam, Iraq, Afghanistan. But thousands of Americans fought, bled, and died in lesser-known conflicts that helped shape U.S. policy and identity. Here’s a chronological look at some of America’s forgotten wars—what sparked them, how they ended,…

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  • Not All Who Served Are Gone—

    Understanding the Difference Between Veterans Day and Memorial Day Every year, Americans post flags and “thank you for your service” memes twice: once in May, once in November. Most mean well—but a lot of people still mix up Veterans Day and Memorial Day like they’re interchangeable. They’re not. And if you’re going to wave the…

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  • Freedom isn’t comfort.

    Just One Man’s Opinion About Rights These days, it’s common to hear people declare that healthcare is a human right, or that access to food, housing, and even internet should be guaranteed to everyone. The language of “rights” has expanded dramatically, often invoked to describe what people ought to have, rather than what they are…

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  • When the Game Gets Rigged: Rozier, Billups, and the FBI’s Big Gambling Busts

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    From NBA prop bets to Mafia-backed poker schemes, the line between sport and spectacle is blurrier than ever. — Introduction I don’t do much sports betting anymore — I don’t follow the leagues like I used to. The NFL and other major leagues give me WWF vibes now. The stadiums, the hype, the storylines —…

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  • When Legends Overlap: Zodiac Killer and the Monster of Florence

    Few names in true crime loom larger than the Zodiac Killer and the Monster of Florence. Both left trails of terror, mystery, and speculation in their wake. Both struck lovers, both taunted investigators, and both became legends whose identities were never confirmed. It’s no wonder some have wondered: could they have been the same person?…

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  • Speaking extemporaneously

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    This is something I didn’t write so much as find —the pen just moved, and I followed.Sometimes the mind drags you through chaosjust to remind you what clarity costs.These words came from that place. — Sometimes this dream feels like a nightmareIntrusive like a sledge, like I’m having night terrors,and I just can’t back up…

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  • The Youngest and Oldest Serial Killers Ever Caught

    Most serial killers fall into a familiar range: twenties to forties, their rage brewing until it finally boils over. But if you look at the margins of history, the story gets stranger. On one end of the timeline, a child not even tall enough to ride the bumper cars. On the other, a man old…

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