Jake AllemanOn the Ingratitude of BirdsAs has been remarked upon by literally every parent, having a child changes things. In this case, it resulted in a child’s obsession, a…Sep 11, 2023Sep 11, 2023
Jake AllemanSomedayTom Cruise is apparently this week’s muse. My initial idea for today’s Wandering was to review the latest Mission Impossible movie. When I…Aug 27, 2023Aug 27, 2023
Jake AllemanHandicaps and FlawsInteresting characters have to overcome obstacles. That’s why Superman bores me. He’s too powerful to face challenges that don’t…Aug 13, 2023Aug 13, 2023
Jake AllemanSpirit and Letter: Israel in Crisis“Israel in Crisis” has led many headlines over the years, but rarely has it been so self-inflicted. I spent a considerable amount of time…Jul 30, 2023Jul 30, 2023
Jake AllemanThe Three Questions of LifeThe verdict is in: life is hard. Show me a person who claims they have never struggled and I will show you a liar. Of life’s many…Nov 20, 2022Nov 20, 2022
Jake AllemanHumility — Leadership’s Most Important FacetWhen you search ‘leadership books’ on Amazon, it returns over 30,000 results. I won’t even try to quantify the number of blogs, podcasts…Nov 13, 2022Nov 13, 2022
Jake AllemanRussia, Iran, and Autocratic Friendship CirclesI live my life by a simple set of rules. Rule Number One? Don’t go to jail. It’s not relevant to today’s Wandering, but it always bears…Nov 6, 2022Nov 6, 2022
Jake AllemanXi Jinping and China’s Downhill Sprint’90s rap is a trove of wisdom and quips. Coolio coined the phrase “Ain’t no party like a West Coast party / ’Cause a West Coast party don’t…Oct 24, 2022Oct 24, 2022
Jake AllemanStory Snafus: Plot ArmorOne of the unfortunate side effects of learning how to write is that some of those lessons stick and bleed into how you view media. These…Oct 10, 2022Oct 10, 2022
Jake AllemanAll is Lost: Search Engine Optimization Is a Sign of the End TimesI have looked into the jaws of the future and beheld only fear, guilt, and anger. From fortified homes and fiber internet connections…Sep 25, 2022Sep 25, 2022