My World
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22 Cents: A Lesson in Dryer Safety
Back in April my husband, kids and I moved from Okinawa to Virginia. After a month visiting family we said our farewells and moved into the house we’re now renting. The house didn’t come with a washer or dryer so… Continue reading
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An American Waking Up in Okinawa
When I wake up, the day in America is ending. My Facebook news feed is flooded with emotion filled events. I’m instantly pulled into the thoughts and feelings of each person and the day they’ve already lived. My first instinct… Continue reading
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When United Becomes Divided
Our hearts are breaking, it’s not hard to see. For what is united to you, may not be united to me. When we start disregarding the love of our Land, That we built up and fought for, hand over hand.… Continue reading
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Raindrops
I am a raindrop, put into the sea. Causing a ripple, affecting you and me. Though it starts with me, it flows through you. Affect your thoughts and movements too. And with you, the next, affecting the same. Each movement… Continue reading
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When Car trouble isn’t Trouble at All
The TLC I did on my car wasn’t enough. I went to take the little lady to school and Funcargo wouldn’t start again. So I said the Serenity Prayer and took the kids to the park for an hour. The… Continue reading
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The Fast and the Furious…Okinawa Style
Let me start by saying I’ve always been a hot mess when it comes to driving to a place for the first time. I have a horrible sense of direction. If getting lost was a job I would be the… Continue reading
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If I Were Blind, Would I See?
As I See: What are you? I am a black and white, soon to be 32 year old women. So you’re a color? Well, I guess that’s not what/who I am, but I feel like that’s how others see me.… Continue reading
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The Memorial Day Roll Call
This past Tuesday I had the honor of attending my first Celebration Of Life for the six Marines who died in Nepal. It was held at the base Chapel on a day where the sun and the clouds decided to share… Continue reading
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The Moment
One of the best attributes of a human being is the ability to relate. Even if it’s an event which hasn’t happened to us, we can imagine each feeling they may be going through. Just as if we were in… Continue reading
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A Parent’s Peace
The past few years it seems there has been a baby boom among my friends and family. It may just be the time in our lives where families grow. I’d like to call it “the age of little feet.” An… Continue reading
MILITARY WIFE EVER-CHANGING LIFE 