It’s America’s birthday and I’m celebrating. My Army Sergeant son is visiting, in preparation for going to Japan–Okinawa. My Navy Lieutenant daughter’s still in the DC area but moving on to a new job with the Navy. Usually she calls 4-7 times a week. Soon, it will be much less. Sigh. I’m here, thanking both … 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. Of special note: The 11th hour … Continue reading
America, we love you. Jacqui Murray is the author of the popular Building a Midshipman, the story of her daughter’s journey from high school to United States Naval Academy, and the thriller, To Hunt a Sub. She is also the author/editor of over a hundred books on integrating tech into education, adjunct professor of technology … Continue reading
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
If you have an American character and the time frame is early September, you must make note of this iconic day.It can be as simple as that your character: lost someone on that day remembers what they were doing that day was inspired to [join the military] because of that day avoids NY Ground Zero … 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
