Homecoming season is nearly over. Beautiful pictures have been all over Twitterdome, the Wonderful World of Facebook, Instagram and every other popular social media site known to… Read more “The Rigmarole of The Asks”

On Wednesday we buried my father. He passed away May 11, 2014, Mother’s Day, and we buried him September 10, the day before 9-11, in Arlington National… Read more “I really didn’t want to be there but Crap Frank rides again.”

Last night, Lucas, Claire and I were sitting in the kitchen talking about spirituality and the absolute need in our lives to believe in a higher being.… Read more “#FirstWorldProblems”

One week ago today we sent Zach off on his new voyage into the world of VMI. One week ago today, he gave me a wink and… Read more “Am I crazy?”

It seems this year has been a year of losses for me. It seems I’ve been writing about heart wrenching/heart breaking bits and pieces of my life… Read more “What I Gained”

Three months ago today we were in the midst of informing everyone about my father’s passing. We were knee deep in planning a funeral and a celebration… Read more “3 Months Ago”

In July of 1999 Stan and I left the world of military life behind to embark on a new journey. We came home after living in Germany… Read more “Ready to throw up”

Today I read this blog post that one of my friends had on his Facebook wall “10 Ways You’re Making Your Life Harder Than It Has To… Read more “Live Boldly”

It seems I can’t escape the emotional roller coaster that wants me to ride it over and over and over again. Yesterday I went to Ft. Lee… Read more “The Damn Tear-Jerking Doll”

Today was my dad’s funeral and this was my final tribute to him at his mass. Frank. My dad. He was quite a character, and he was… Read more “Saying Good-bye to Frank the Tank”