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Final Honors: The Pomeroy Marker Dedication
Gathered at Trinity Lutheran Church, we held a moving dedication ceremony for three Revolutionary War veterans. Though we remained at the church grounds, the spirit of the day was focused on ensuring these soldiers finally received their long-overdue recognition. Read More
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Shriners International: Kena Shrine: Induction
On November 20, 2024, I took my first step into the world of the Shriners. At the Kena Shrine in Manassas, I found a new way to serve—and discovered that finding a Fez for a “well-proportioned” head is a challenge all its own. Read More
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Shriners International: Kena
November 2024 – Present. Served in leadership and organizing roles supporting Shriners Children’s through fundraising and community outreach. Contributed to planning and staffing family-focused events, coordinated parade logistics and public participation, and supported continuity and operations within club leadership as part of a structured officer progression. Read More
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The Mentorship Phase: Lunch, Lineage, and Leather Breeches
Connecting with experienced members is key to getting involved. Today, I met Marc at The Cue to discuss everything from community involvement to choosing the right colonial attire, as I prepare for my official induction into the SAR. Read More
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Workshops, SAR, Veterans Day, and Lasers
Many things happening over the past few days. A Raspberry Pi workshop being planned, acceptance to VASSAR, Veterans Day, and learning how to use the Laser Cutter. Read More
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Veterans Day Reflections: Helicopter Flyovers and Colonial Colors
Attending the Veterans Day ceremony in Middletown was a powerful experience, made even more special by seeing my new SAR chapter’s Color Guard in action. I’m already looking forward to my first meeting and choosing my colonial attire! Read More
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Official: I Am Now a Son of the American Revolution!
It’s official! After months of research and verification, I have been approved as a member of the Colonel James Wood II Chapter. I am honored to join this historic lineage and begin my service with the SAR. Read More
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A History of Unity Lodge No. 146
A private presentation and supporting annual summaries trace Unity Lodge No. 146 from early Masonic roots in Front Royal through its founding, meeting places, officers, members, memorials, public events, and lasting connections to Warren County history. Read More
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Ceph: A Distributed NAS Solution for the Budget-Conscious
Initially considering a Raspberry Pi with ZFS for a budget-friendly NAS solution, I discovered limitations in scalability and recovery time. Ceph, a distributed file system, emerged as a more promising alternative. Ceph offers features like automatic data replication, recovery, and rebalancing, making it ideal for building a robust and scalable NAS system starting out current… Read More
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Optimizing NAS Drives for ZFS: What to Know
Selecting hard drives for a ZFS-based NAS requires understanding various technologies and features. This guide compares drives from MDD, Seagate, and Western Digital, explores SMR vs. CMR recording, and explains key features like TLER, vibration resistance, and helium filling to help you make an informed choice. Read More