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Military Life: Oh, the People You’ll Meet When You Live Overseas!

“Would you like one?” the hostess, Christine, asked Mabel, seated in a lawn chair amidst the sombreroed crowd. Mabel glanced at me to explain the small plastic cups on Christine’s tray.“ They’re called Jell-O shots,” I shouted through the noise…

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Only the lonely: What kills us doesn’t make us stronger

Recently, I’ve been thinking a lot about loneliness. Not only as it has related to my life, but as a state of being that affects humankind in general. I know what you’re thinking…
“Who died and made you the Dahli Lama?”

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Sweet Sanity

Have visions of colorful foil been dancing in your dreams recently? Have you detected the distinct aroma of coconut in the air? Have you seen rabbit tracks in your yard? Have you been drooling for no apparent reason?…

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Beyond Fitness Standards: My Navy Retiree’s Nutrition Wheel

Upon retiring from the Navy five years ago, Francis finally experienced life without military fitness limitations. Like many fresh retirees, he felt a new sense of liberation when answering questions like, “Would you like a side of fries with that?” and “Seconds, anyone?”…

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