His Point of View: What I Need During Deployment

This post is a very special one.  It was written for me, by own beloved husband.  I am often asked by friends, family, neighbors, colleagues, and facebook fans, “What should I send in a care package?”  And, in answer, I have shared and posted my ideas, based on what I … Continue reading

This Thanksgivng, Pause and Remember

Thanksgiving is, according to my daughter, one of our family’s favorite holidays, second only to Christmas.  My daughter loves my turkey (flavored with lavender and sea salt), so much, that she begs me to make it for  other special occasions, such as my birthday. According to my daughter, if I prepare and cook … Continue reading

Q & A: from Military Wives Matter: Support for Today’s Military Spouse

    If  you’ve been following along, you may know that in addition to this blog, I also have a military support page for military spouses and significant others on facebook.   If you haven’t checked out the page, I hope you hop over and take a peak! Lately, one question that keeps … Continue reading

Of Apples and Honey, A Prayer for Peace

Earlier this evening, I had the distinct pleasure of listening to Dr. Michael Glaser, former Maryland  Poet Laureate, and Pulitzer Nominee Sue Ellen Thompson read selections of their poetry.  While I enjoyed listening to their works, and the works of other poets who also read beautiful poems, it was the poem titled … Continue reading