I was but maybe a month or two old, not truly but in war we are reborn. A newborn thrust into this world, cold and alone. I was riding that Continue Reading
Family
5 Ways Military Divorce Is Different From Civilian Divorce
Are you a military service member or the spouse of one? If so, you may be aware that divorce within the military poses unique challenges that differ Continue Reading
The lessons I learned in Section 60 of Arlington National Cemetery
(Where I met the ghosts of the living, but not of the dead) Arlington National Cemetery is a place that exists only in the imagination or deep Continue Reading
Dog Owner Responsibilities: How to Maintain Safety in Public Spaces
Being a dog owner implies a lot of responsibilities, including maintaining safety in public spaces. If your dog isn’t properly trained and socialized, Continue Reading
Escort Duty: Bringing Jimmy Home
by Jarrod L. Taylor Editor's Note: This article originally appeared in "Proud to Be: Writing by American Warriors, Vol. 2." Ed. Susan Swartwout. Cape Continue Reading
Standing in the All Too Familiar
There I stood, yet again, in an all too familiar place. I stood in the haunting echoes of Taps. I watched the flawless motions of the well-rehearsed Continue Reading
Asher Will Watch My Actions
Kayla's Playground is one of our favorite places. Asher and I go there quite often, usually early in the morning before the place gets crowded. The Continue Reading
It Was Good For Me To Hear That
Karin and I took our toddler grandson, Asher, with us to Holy Wisdom Monastery. One might ask at this point: "Why would you do that?" Well, we Continue Reading
The Show’s Over
Asher loves elephants. The little boy plays with a stuffed elephant. He rides around the house on a toy elephant with wheels. He likes it when my wife Continue Reading
Demons of Our Actions
by Trey Tull Our lives are composed of the consequences of our actions, the good, the bad, and the neutral. I believe the pattern of life is for us Continue Reading
The Far-Reaching Effects of Marketing Fear in the Digital Age
Fear is not a choice. In the face of danger, nearly everyone with an ounce of sanity is afraid. This reaction is hardwired into us by millions of Continue Reading
Trying to Stay Clean
The Cream City Hostel in Milwaukee used to be just that, a hostel. It was a place for travelers on a very limited budget to find shelter for the Continue Reading