Enoch

A funny series...

Time tells all tales. 😉

I agree with that rule. Too bad more people don't.

Great observation. The clues seem to be adding up.

Echoes of Purpose Chapter 5 After the rain let up and the National Guard left on its search-and-rescue mission, I took Sheba for a walk. I needed space to think about what Dad had said. I’d acted like a little kid with that smartass comment — so unlike me. Maybe the chaos was getting to me, making me forget Mom’s old rule: think twice before speaking once. Joey caught up with us halfway down the road, his boots crunching through the gravel. He didn’t say much at first, just

@Drew Espinosa That's good song and artist. Really an uplifting music video!.

The thing about history is many people have their own historical facts, The trick is discerning what's true and what is fiction.

He's quite well known

I listen to Tome Clancy novels all the time.

Please do 😉

Thanks @Myr

Thank you, drsawzall. You've touched on something important. Andy saw what he believed was a failure of leadership and reacted to it, but the real challenge is what comes after the confrontation. Walking back over, shaking the captain's hand, and asking, "How can we help?" could have transformed the interaction from criticism into cooperation. That's often where the most effective leaders distinguish themselves. It's an interesting perspective and certainly gives me something to think about as Andy continues to grow throughout the story. Thanks for the thoughtful comment. 😉

Thank you, Modified Cub. I agree that both Andy and Judge Collins had valid positions. Andy saw a problem and wasn't willing to stay silent about it, which is one of his strengths. Judge Collins, however, has learned through years of leadership that how a message is delivered can be just as important as the message itself. I was hoping readers would see the merit in both viewpoints, so it's gratifying to know that came across. Thanks for reading and sharing your thoughts!

Thank you, Philippe. That's a very interesting observation. Andy would probably agree with every word you wrote. In his mind, the captain had an obligation to communicate what was happening on the ground rather than simply wait for instructions. Judge Collins wasn't necessarily objecting to Andy's conclusion so much as his approach and timing. I was hoping readers would see some validity in both sides of the argument, so I'm glad the scene sparked some discussion. I'd be interested to hear how you think you would have handled the situation if you had been in Andy's shoes.