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Looking Ahead
More often than not, the months of January and February have been times of reflecting and regrouping for me. I am grateful to view this...
A Vietnamese Community Celebration
Music, laughter, delicious cuisine, and colorful costumes were everywhere at the 2016 Viet Nam New Year Festival held at Jeb Stuart High...
Most Grateful
Recently, while having a conversation with my son Ryan, I was encouraged to take some pauses - a little time during each and every day to...
Wonderful Meetings and Lively Conversations
Generally speaking, I can almost always count on some very good meetings/introductions and interesting conversations while hosting book...
A Visit And Presentation To The Armed Forces Home
"There is nothing stronger than the heart of a volunteer” - James Doolittle Several months ago, I was contacted by the Armed Forces...
Book Signing at U.S. Marine Base, Quantico, Virginia
On October 16, 17, and 18, the families and associates at The United States Marine Base, Quantico, Virginia, invited me to share my books...
Courage From The Heart
As a child growing up and learning from America's Greatest Generation, I listened a lot, became an avid reader, and developed into a...
Remembering Marjorie Ginsburg
On August 2, 2015, I attended a ceremony, "Celebrating A Long Life" for Marjorie Ginsburg. Marjorie's family asked if I would join her...
Reconnecting With The Armed Forces Home, Washington D.C
This summer, I reconnected with some of the staff members and the residents of The Armed Forces Home located in our nation's capital. The...
Writing My Fifth Book
It's always a challenging, yet rewarding initiative to write a book. And, it's absolutely imperative to have a wonderful and talented...
Annual Reading is Fundamental of Northern Virginia Luncheon
Being a Board member of Reading Is Fundamental of Northern Virginia(www.rifnova.org) is an honor, a dedication to service, and a whole...
Remember the Love, Celebrate the Life, and Share the Journey
Since the first national seminar in 1995, TAPS has welcomed all those who are grieving the loss of a loved one who died while serving in...
A Second Visit To Newtown, Connecticut
During the week of February 16, 2015, I had the distinct privilege of spending time with many people in the beloved town of Newtown,...
A Place of Beauty and Reflection
Sitting proudly in a small rural town in southwestern North Carolina, is a lovely church-Immaculate Heart of Mary Catholic Church. I've...
My Upcoming Visit To Newtown, CT
On Monday morning, February 16, I will depart for Newtown, CT.This will be my second journey to Newtown - my first was in September of...
Friend, Teacher, and Mentor
Sister Terry Martin, CND, and I have known each other for fifteen years, and in the past ten years, we have become good friends. While...
An Intergenerational Occasion
A celebration that included the young and the not so young and all ages in between took place in small town U.S.A. just recently, and it...
No Meeting Is By Chance
"No Meeting Is By Chance" happens to be a favorite sentiment and belief of mine. Some of my most remarkable learning experiences have...
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