Today I celebrate 19 years of owning this domain, and more importantly the history of this website, and my own presence online.
19 Years Of Xadara
Category: History
It Was Treason
The events of January 6th, 2021, were nothing short of treason in my eyes.
SS Edmund Fitzgerald
50 Years ago, 29 men were lost on what would become the most famous Great Lakes shipping disaster in history.
Oklahoma City
30 years ago, the worst act of domestic terrorism in United States history happened.
The Fall
The 2024 Election didn’t go as expected…
The Historic Launch of Starliner
After many years of delays and a series of false-starts over the past few months, on the morning of June 5th 2024 the Boeing Starliner spacecraft successfully carried a crew of two – Barry Willmore and Sunita Williams, into orbit and onto a successful docking with the International Space Station on what is a currently […]
D-Day 80
It’s been 80 years since the invasion of Normandy. In this entry I share some reflection on this day, in another “straight from my mind to the keyboard” kind of entry.
The Crud
While being sick over the weekend I reflect on the 4th anniversary of The Pandemic.
What (Was) The Bell System?
Let’s take a step back to 1976 and look at what the Bell System actually was in the twilight years of its life.
40 Years Ago: The Death of The Bell System
40 years ago the largest company in the world died. I regard this event as a tragedy.
Why Hiroshima And Nagasaki Had To Happen
On this anniversary of the bombing of Hiroshima, I take a quick look at the incredibly complex subject of just why the atomic bombings of Japan, in my opinion, had to happen.
On The Titan Tragedy
One week later, I share my thoughts on the Titan sub tragedy, and the reaction of the internet to the event.
Waco
On the 30th anniversary of the fiery end of the Waco Siege, I share my thoughts on the event and the lasting legacy it has had on the nation.
To The Stars…
On this sad anniversary in space history, I look to the positives of humanities future.
Remember That Apocalypse That Didn’t Happen?
Anyone remember the year 2012 panic?