“I think this is it,” my husband, Francis, said pulling onto a gravel driveway off of lonely Highway 1. A nearby sign read “Twin Hills Motel,” which was a row of outdated pastel cottages, with bugs orbiting their porch lights…
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Blinded by Love for Children and Dogs
“What’s the matter, Mom?” …”I don’t really want a yappy little dog in our house who will probably pee on everything, terrorize Moby, and drive me crazy. But I don’t like saying no,” I admitted…
Military PCS Moves: Taking the gamble
Unfortunately, military PCS moves are a gamble. No matter how much you plan and prepare, something always gets lost, stolen or broken. You can only hope that it’s that ugly microwave cart that you’ve always hated…
‘Wanna play?’ What military life taught me about fear, friendships and foursomes
I was a rookie, a newbie, mere filler to these veteran lady golfers who’d been playing with each other for years. They weren’t interested in meeting new people. I’d have to play by their rules and bide my time…
