By Ryan Mimna I keep asking myself If it's the weather, but I know betterOh, what thoughts are kept subdued?What do silent souls scream?Do they Continue Reading
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Learn How to Fight… Because the Terrorists Are
There is a comforting lie we tell ourselves in polite society, especially when it comes to violence: someone else will handle it. The police. Continue Reading
Fayetteville and the War’s Last Days
By Cristóbal S. Berry-Cabán For seventeen years I lived a ten-minute walk from the site of the historic Fayetteville Arsenal, destroyed more than Continue Reading
Self-Care Is How We Stay in This
I had never heard anything about self-care until after my wife and I became full-time caregivers for our grandson, Asher. It initially felt like an Continue Reading
Departure
Saying goodbye, Tears in our eyes, It was hard listening to everyone's collective cries. Hoping I don't die, And that the deployment would Continue Reading
When There Are No More Americans Left to Dream
“The American Dream is not dead. But the Americans who believed in it might be.”For generations, the American Dream stood as a beacon: work hard, play Continue Reading
Reply to Hannah
By Clay D You ask to keep the faith; I ask how could we? We are thrown to the wolves because we are dad, a product of toxic masculinity of the 90s Continue Reading
Small Visual Details Are Quietly Redefining Everyday Spaces
In both residential and commercial environments, small design elements are playing a larger role in shaping how spaces are perceived and experienced. Continue Reading
After Service: Why Veterans Are Discovering Portugal for Retirement and Second Careers
Photo by Nick Karvounis on Unsplash The strategic advantages of European relocation for military retirees The transition from military service Continue Reading
Teamwork/The Maxim
We each brought to the battlefield our own knowledge, experiences, and equipment. A fair fight was never a fight we sought. The odds should always Continue Reading
Have You Ever Wondered Who You’d Be Without War?
Have you ever wondered who you'd be without the war? Seriously? I have thought about it quite a bit and, if I was given the choice, I'd do it all Continue Reading
The Homeowners Guide to Home Decking Repair
Every homeowner loves spending a sunny afternoon on a beautiful deck. It is the perfect spot for weekend barbecues or a quiet morning coffee. Keeping Continue Reading