Last year at this time, I was most likely grumbling under my breath about America’s culture of excess. I’ll admit it — I’m one of those annoying people who waxes poetic about simpler times…
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My Sweet October Surprise: Book Reviews in Kirkus Reviews and Publishers Weekly Magazines
It’s a daunting thing to put something you’ve created out into the world. So when I published my book, The Meat and Potatoes of Life: My True Lit Com, I braced myself for criticism…
The Candy We Keep: COVID-19 Won’t Ruin One Halloween Tradition
Dressed as a friendly witch so as to not scare the tiny princesses and superheroes, I sat on the front porch of our base house with a bowl of candy in my lap, waiting. Peering down at the mix of seasonal sweets I’d bought at the commissary, I felt guilty having included candies that kids avoid just because I wanted the leftovers….
Sink or Swim: Milspouse taps canoeing memory for strength
It was a hot summer day, and I was just eighteen years old. My best friend from high school had moved away, and everyone else I knew was either on vacation, or too cool to hang out with me. My choices were to stay home and do chores, or head out to find adventure…
Restore “care” to Primary Care Providers