Keith Reck

Keith Reck

@keithreck.bsky.social

Ponderer of deep thoughts and the layers of meaning in good music. Army brat, West Point grad, Army retired. Now a scientist leading teams of fantastic people helping solve America’s toughest challenges.

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Seems like a perfect time for someone of influence to come up with a sort of “Board of Peace” or such, capable of getting countries to work together to avoid or resolve international conflicts. Any ideas? Anyone?

I am having many deep and sad feelings about the purging of free thought and learning at my alma mater and replacing it with narrow-minded political screed. I am in darkness right now. Sad for the lost honor I felt there as a student and a professor. www.theguardian.com/us-news/2025...

theguardian.comWest Point professor resigns over education shift under TrumpGraham Parsons criticizes military institution in NYT essay for ‘failing to provide an adequate education’

We can find some positive things in the morass of America’s current leadership vacuum. We observe and learn lessons. For me today, my lesson is “Leadership is an achievement of trust. Character makes trust possible, and trust is the foundation of leadership.”

Wanna experience something that’s excellent? Listen to the song “Dimming of the Day” by Richard and Linda Thompson written 50 years ago. It’s been covered wonderfully by The Coors, Emmylou Harris, Bonnie Raitt, and more. Listen when you are still and quiet. Share what you feel.

My first post is a haiku that reflects my optimism about this new space to meet and share: Sharing thoughts with friends, New voices blend, hearts connect, Ideas bloom and grow.

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