Today is a day that remains in the minds of so many Americans. Today we remember the devastating attacks that took place now 16 years ago. Do you remember where you were on 9/11? I was on my way to SIU as an undergraduate. I had an early class (an English one, no doubt). I watched the news (as I still do) before going to school, and I … [Read more...]
With This Ring, I Thee Become a Caregiver
Recently, Sam and I celebrated our first year anniversary. The traditional gift is paper, so I wrote a letter and we celebrated in Nashville, Tennessee. We went with the paper tradition and bought tickets for tours of the Ryman Auditorium and the Grand Ole Opry. It was a nice "day-cation" and we wished it could have lasted longer. When we said … [Read more...]
Why We Are Cautious on the 4th of July…
Anniversary dates are common for some service members. They may recall the date they enlisted, basic training, their first deployment, their last deployment, injuries, losses, and even retirement. I know there are other anniversaries too--the first date, wedding date, the list could go on. This time of year, within the last couple of years, I … [Read more...]