The Art of Saying Goodbye

If the Army has equipped me for anything it is goodbyes. I love adventure and yet I am a creature of habit. I want to travel the world and not sit still. Before children I visited Israel, Egypt, Russia, Venezuela, Mexico, and Germany. My dream list is still rather long: Ireland, Australia, Italy, Switzerland, and […]

Happy Thanksgiving

The day is not complete without sharing a few things that I am grateful for. Beyond the delicious food, friends, and family around the table here are my top 5 for today. Be sure to share in the comments what you are most grateful for. Let’s celebrate together

Living Thru the Crisis of Depression. An interview with Judy Davis, The Direction Diva.

Depression and suicide are a hot topic this week. It’s not something that should pass. It is something that we need to become comfortable discussing. It is time for our community to embrace one another and to become stronger together. Judy Davis, The Direction Diva has been on a mission to make this happen.

Our Sons and Daughters - If you have ever loved a soldier you will understand this WWII mom

While my soldier is gone every unexpected knock at the door sends my imagination into overdrive. I discovered a poet by the name of May Hill recently. She is a mother from World War II who writes poetry about her son, her thoughts, and her prayers. Every time I stumble upon an author whose view […]

Does porn and chocolate really have anything in common?

Our secret indulgences hurt no one. The things we do late at night affect only our waist line and insomnia. Pornography and Chocolate really have nothing in common, or do they. As an Army Wife I know the struggle of loneliness, the pain of separation. There are quick fixes to sooth these aches and I […]