Written by my daughter Alli: In my life, I could have said “I never signed up for this” thousands of times, but there is one thing I did, quite literally, sign up for, and that was being a military spouse. When my husband and I met, he was already in the Army, so I was […]
The Perfect Guest
While you’re reading this, I’m on my way to help my son move into his first apartment as he begins his sophomore year of college. It’s not that he asked me to come. I invited myself, and he was too nice to say no. It’s also not that he needs my help. Daniel is very […]
Embarrassing Confessions
This is embarrassing. What was I thinking? Announcing my birthday on the internet? How tacky. Even as I wrote those words just now, the phone rang yet again. I’m surprised Bob Costas didn’t wish me Happy Birthday from Beijing. Honestly, soliciting attention was never my intention. Which is a funny thing to say when you’re […]
A Happy Birthday no matter what
Today is my birthday. And I believe that birthdays are milestones to be celebrated. Not necessarily with gifts, or even with people. But always in your heart. And if at all possible, with cake. When you’ve faced death and survived, entering each new year is a joyous occasion for the rest of your life. Turning […]
The World’s Fastest Man…meets the world’s slowest woman
In 2008 in Beijing Usain Bolt breezed through the 100-meter dash so easily he looked like an Olympian god running against mortals, as he officially became the world’s fastest human. Another Olympian who held that title was “Bullet” Bob Hayes, who later played for the Dallas Cowboys. He was crowned world’s fastest human at the […]
The Huffington Post Ate My Homework
There’s always a kid in every class who does everything the teacher asks, turns in every assignment on time, even does extra credit. I hate to admit it, but I was usually that kid. I thought I had long left that attitude behind me. But tonight, as I sit down to write this blog, I’m […]
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