There is a concept of Vikings going forth and plundering and marauding, among other things, and to some degree that’s true. But really, most Viking travel was for simple trade, of sometimes just to explore
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Heroes of Apollo
Fifty Years ago today, the Apollo crew of Neil Armstrong, Buzz Aldrin, And Michael Collins made their way to our Moon, with Armstrong and Aldrin completing a successful (if harrowing) landing on the lunar surface.
Read moreHappy Thor’s Day – Independence!
For all my fellow Americans, on this day I wish you a good Independence Day holiday. We tend to celebrate by having cookouts and parties, maybe some of us will dust off their copy of
Read moreThor’s Day – Going Viking
There has been renewed interest in the lives and traditions of Vikings, and more and more is being rediscovered about who they really were, and what they may be again. While there is a certain
Read moreRight vs. Wrong – The Way of the Hero
In the popular conception of a Superhero, the main definition is of a person who does good in the defense of the defenseless, lending strength to those that need strength, and to fight evil. I’d
Read moreHappy Thor’s Day!
I’m starting a new feature here on Outbound, in honor of the Hero topic. I have stumbled upon a new blog that really interests me, written by Bjørn Andreas Bull-Hansen. He’s a Norwegian novelist with
Read moreHeroic Attentions
One of the things classic heroes exhibit is the ability to focus on a task or a person and deflect distractions like Captain America with his shield. A solid single-mindedness that brings results and really
Read moreLiving the Hero Way – Physical Strength
Well, I have to say, the past couple of days have been something else. I caught some sort of cold, just knocked the wind out of me. Energy was waaaaay low. Kryptonite, perhaps? Anyhow, of
Read moreHeroes and the Plan for Power
It’s a strange quest, the journey to become super. Strange for those watching and stranger for the person making the journey. The very first thing I felt I needed to do was to evaluate my
Read moreSuperheroes! How to Be One and Make a Bold Change
A great many people worldwide have seen the final installment of the Avengers story arc by now, me being one of that group. Actually, I’ve seen it twice now in the theater, having this past
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