In Chandler, Arizona, Doug is a loyal customer at Arby’s restaurant. Actually, he’s the most loyal customer they have there. Doug is a 97-year-old World War II veteran, and has long loved the famous roast beef sandwiches on which the chain has built its reputation. Doug comes in every single day to enjoy a meal […]

He didn’t ask for anything. He sat quietly on the train as people rushed by with coffee and busy thoughts, his coat zipped up, hands gently holding a tiny sleeping kitten. Most passengers didn’t notice him. But I did. Not because of the kitten — but because of what she wore on her head: a […]

Today, I was pulled over by the police. At the time, I had a concealed, loaded handgun on me, but I want to make it clear that everything I did was voluntary, and here’s what happened. The officer came up to my car and asked if I knew why I was stopped. I said I […]

Semper Fi! Lt. Gen. Lewis B. “Chesty” Puller is the Marine Corps’ most decorated Marine and the only one ever awarded 5 Navy Crosses, the nation’s second-highest military honor. His leadership is one of the reasons Marine Corps officers in the field still never eat until the enlisted men have been served. Chesty was a […]

The shouting began in the bread aisle. An old man struck his cane against the floor, and the sound silenced the store. A teenager froze. Everyone turned. My name’s George. I’m seventy-two. Vietnam vet. Widower. Most days, I keep to myself. Since Linda passed, the little house has been too quiet. I eat simple—soup, bread, […]

This is my friend’s 17 year old nephew, Tanner. Yesterday he was enjoying a day at Scissortail Park with his mother and younger siblings when he noticed a person struggling in the pond. Tanner’s mom said he did a quick double take then without a word he was running toward the water. She had no […]