It’s America’s birthday and I’m celebrating. My Army son’s preparing for his upcoming deployment overseas and my Navy daughter is doing her thing in Fort Meade, Maryland. I hung the flag over my door and will take a moment to thank both of them and every other service member who accepted the calling to protect … Continue reading
I’m taking the day to honor our soldiers. Without their sacrifice, where would we be? I think I had these same music videos last year–they’re still my favorite. Continue reading
I love America. I love our military. I love my Navy daughter and my Army son. You don’t have to watch all of these. I got carried away on YouTube. I just couldn’t pick a favorite… And the ever-favorite (17 million views): If you want to simply click play and meditate, here’s a great playlist … Continue reading
In the USA, Veterans Day annually falls on November 11. This day is the anniversary of the signing of the armistice, which ended the World War I hostilities between the Allied nations and Germany in 1918. Veterans are thanked for their services to the United States on Veterans Day. Continue reading
It’s America’s birthday and I’m celebrating. What I write today will be… anything I want–gibberish, a short story, guest articles on crazy topics. I have no idea. My son’s in Kuwait protecting America’s distant shores. My daughter’s in San Diego preparing her LPD for some future battle. I’m here, thanking both of them and every … Continue reading
My son is visiting for a four-day from Ft. Bliss. He drove over and has to head back too soon. I am so excited! The fireworks you see may be mine. While we’re celebrating, here are some videos to remind us-all of that amazing day 237 years ago and the bravery of our forebears. God … Continue reading
Horse Soldiers by Doug Stanton My rating: 5 of 5 stars View all my reviews >> What an amazing untold story of the American Special Forces in Afghanistan following 9/11. They were welcomed as liberators. People lined the streets thanking this small band of Americans for freeing them from Taliban rule. Continue reading
I’m out back, by the grilling, turning hamburgers, corn, and whatever else can be grilled. Can you smell it? Yum! I’m taking the day to honor our soldiers. Without their sacrifice, where would we be? Continue reading
This is the perfect day to write. Kids are grown up–one’s in DC celebrating with friends, the other’s an Army boy in Kuwait with the Signal Corps. Holidays aren’t the same when kids aren’t the engine that drives them. Today, my husband and I are relaxing, bbqing steaks when it cools off and watching a … Continue reading
I’m out back, by the grilling, turning hamburgers, corn, and whatever else can be grilled. Can you smell it? Yum! I’m taking the day to honor our soldiers. Without their sacrifice, where would we be? Continue reading
