By Michael Kurcina Mike credits his early military training as the one thing that kept him disciplined through the many years. He currently provides his expertise as an adviser for an agency within the DoD. Michael Kurcina subscribes to the Spotter Up way of life. “I will either find a way or I will make…
By Paul Conway Founder Paul J. Conway’s firefighting heritage runs deep through 3 generations. His father, the late Charles B. Conway, served 34 years with the New Berlin, WI Fire Department (21 of them as Fire Chief). Following his father’s footsteps, Paul extended the family legacy from New Berlin to the Milwaukee, WI Fire Department,…
“Champagne is the wine of civilization and the oil of government.” — Winston Churchill Champagne, often synonymous with celebration and luxury, is a sparkling wine that hails from the Champagne region in northeastern France. Known for its fine bubbles, crisp acidity, and complex flavors, Champagne has a storied history and a unique production process that…
Greville Wynne during Soviet trial for espionage. From rom 1963 Soviet propaganda film, The 2021 film The Courier, starring Benedict Cumberbatch as Greville Wynne, brings to life the gripping true story of an ordinary British businessman thrust into the extraordinary world of Cold War espionage. Released on March 19, the movie delves into Wynne’s collaboration…
“Professing themselves to be wise, they became fools, and changed the glory of the incorruptible God into an image made like to corruptible man…” — Romans 1:22–23 When man tries to take the place of God, his glory turns to ash—because without the Light beyond us, our own light fails. —D. + + + When…
Robert Vaughn as Napoleon Solo in the “The Man From U.N.C.L.E.”. The episode is “Vulcan Affair” (1964). It was the first episode of the series. NBC Television. Spy fiction is a genre that thrives on intrigue, deception, and the eternal dance between loyalty and betrayal. Born from the political tensions of the 19th century, it…
By Freddy Fusco Frederick Carl Fusco Jr. is a lifelong outdoorsman passionate about conservation, hunting, fishing, and traditional survival skills. He grew up in North Carolina, where he honed his woodsmanship skills by charting rugged trails with map and compass and by immersing himself in off-grid survival situations. After four years of outdoor adventures in…
“First cast out the beam from your own eye; and then you shall see clearly to cast out the speck from your brother’s eye.” —Matthew 7:5 Judgment begins when the heart forgets its own poverty—so turn inward, tend to the battle within, and leave the throne to God alone.—D. + + + The enemy waits—quiet,…
In the market of “tactical” boots, there is often a work boot and a casual boot. For some time I have been looking for a footwear which would be decent enough in a business casual, as much as it would be in trucking through the city, or mud, or whatever other realm we find ourselves…
By Freddy Fusco Frederick Carl Fusco Jr. is a lifelong outdoorsman passionate about conservation, hunting, fishing, and traditional survival skills. He grew up in North Carolina, where he honed his woodsmanship skills by charting rugged trails with map and compass and by immersing himself in off-grid survival situations. After four years of outdoor adventures in…