The “Four Burner Theory” is a deceptively simple metaphor for modern life. Popularized by author David Sedaris and often repeated in leadership and Continue Reading
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I am Who I am Because of Those Lost
I live because they cannot. I strive to achieve because I must. I speak because their lessons deserve to live forever. I share because Continue Reading
Things Combat Vets Wish They Could Tell You | Part 1
By Britta Reque-Dragicevic This first appeared in Britta's blog, "Life After War" and is republished with the author's Continue Reading
The Pentagon Can Feed a War but Not the Family Fighting It
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He Was Still Wearing His Cap
Breakfast at the Best Western isn't bad, but it's nothing to brag about either. The scrambled eggs remind me of those served in any Army mess hall. Continue Reading
Wrinkled and Proud
Only six hours of sleep?You have got to be kidding.I hung up the phone, sighing deep;get moving, time for planes to take wing. My boots could use a Continue Reading
5 Things Parents Should Know Before Choosing a Swiss Boarding School
Photo by Victoria Heath on Unsplash A decision this significant deserves more than a glossy brochure and a school ranking list. Parents who first Continue Reading
Before Man Was, War Existed
The modern world often speaks about war as though it were an aberration—a failure of diplomacy, a breakdown of civilization, or a temporary deviation Continue Reading
To My Son
You are not mine to own and control. You are not my possession or trophy. You do not exist to continue my lineage and name or bear my burdens. Who I Continue Reading
4 Smart Moves If You Cannot Afford Policy Premiums
image source Life insurance costs more the older you are when you buy it, and a few products keep repricing you upward after that. Most people Continue Reading
Not on One Day
By A Veteran The wind had been rising since dawn, funneling between the government towers and driving dust across the square in pale, twisting Continue Reading
Top Family Meal Ideas for Busy Weeknights
Gathering everyone around the dinner table often feels challenging after a demanding day at work or school. Evening schedules fill up rapidly with Continue Reading