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Lasting Impressions: Current Reads With My Book Club at The Armed Forces Retirement Home
Both in person and "virtually," our book club at The Armed Forces Retirement Home, Washington, D.C. continues to read some extraordinary...


Mourning the loss of General Colin L. Powell, an American luminary and lifelong public servant
I had the distinct honor to write my first book, "Open Minds, Open Hearts A Journey With The Ages," in collaboration with General Colin...


Thursday Lesson and Frolics at Maryland Table Tennis Center, Gaithersburg, MD
Grandson Charlie, is gearing up for the International Table Tennis Tournament to be held in November at The National Harbor Resort,...


Book Signing at Camp Lejoune a Success!
Always great sharing my books and meeting with the the families and friends of the U.S. Marine Corps Base, Camp Lejeune, Jacksonville,...


Lucky Me!
Lucky me! To have these two wonderful guys in my life. Happy Son's Day, Ryan & Charlie!


A Gift From The Veterans Of The Armed Forces Retirement Home To The Children And Families Attending
The children and their families attending the TAPS National Military Suicide & Good Grief Camps in Dallas, Texas, on October 8-10, will...


Tables, Tables, & More Tables!
Busy Saturday at The Maryland Table Tennis Center, Gaithersburg, Maryland. These athletes of all ages are practicing and preparing for...


"The Library Book", by Susan Orlean
"The Library Book," written by Susan Orlean has been an interesting read that has taken our Book Club, veterans who reside at The Armed...


We celebrated Happy Birthdays
Both our beloved Erinn and our "Pops" share a September 5th B-Day. Charlie, Pops, and myself at a restaurant of Charlie's choice, and...


Paris and Company Cafe
Spending an afternoon with my friend & neighbor, Edith Watson at "Paris and Company Cafe" was a delight! The breathtaking scenery and...


Friday League at Maryland Table Tennis Center
Friday League at Maryland Table Tennis Center, Gaithersburg, MD was a hopp'in place. The young and the young at heart were on their game....


A familiar face at a familiar place
...that's Brughs Mill Country Store, Fincastle, Virginia. Associate, Tristen Flood was on hand for a little conversation and to share...


July 14, 2021 at Armed Forces Retirement Home, Washington, DC
In celebration of Bastille Day, French National Day, our very own John Baker, (Ret. Airforce) surprised us with singing the French...


Family Fun
A week of sunshine, adventure, family cooking, and endless conversation all make for a fun and happy time together.


Armed Forces Retirement Home
It's not very often that one can resume a special initiative/activity after a little more than 15 months of a pause( a COVID pause at...


Saturday afternoon with a Goodly Friend
Spending Saturday afternoon with my long-time goodly friend, Carolyn Kelly Craig, Carolyn's family, and the Kelly family, was both...


Taps Grand Banquet 2021
The TAPS 2021 National Seminar, Washington D.C. was a weekend of remembering the lives of those we love, and honoring their service to...


TAPS Good Grief Camp
Bonnie Carroll, President & Founder of TAPS, Tragedy Assistance Program for Survivors, is leading the way on behalf of hundreds of...


May 22 was a day of Faith, Families, and Fun
The St. Rita Catholic Church Community bid a fond farewell to Father Daniel Gee, Pastor of St. Rita Catholic Church, Alexandria,...


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