“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…
Watch this video to join me on this endeavor deep into the swamps of Eastern NC in search of feral pigs! I went back to an old public land spot that I had hunted before. It was a blessed and enjoyable time in the woods. Stick around because the deeper you get into the video,…
In this episode we are joined by Fred’s son, Freddy junior. We have an open discussion with a loose agenda, and discuss Fred’s role as a father and soldier, and how those played into how he parented his children, particularly his son Freddy Jr. We also discuss some aspects of masculinity and men’s roles in…
Some time ago, actually quiet some time, we did a review on the Duo Technical Gear harness. I say this with the best possible sentiment, because since being introduced to this product, I have been using it non stop. Actually, the better part of me has been enjoying it to the outmost. When I say this…
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…