The Year of Me

Two weeks ago my world came crashing down. Well, actually it was the shelf in the hall closet that collapsed. It was the straw that broke this camel’s back. This time last year I was the fittest and healthiest I had been in years, competing on a German soccer team...

How To Make Non-Toxic Cleaners with Commissary Products

Many common household cleaners, including products sold in military commissaries around the world, contain toxic substances which can be harmful to your health. Although the U.S. requires manufactures to label hazardous household cleaners (warnings such as Poison or...

Pearl Harbor Day: Reflections of a Vet’s Daughter

As the daughter of a World War II vet, Pearl Harbor Day holds a special significance to me. It means a bridge to the past, specifically my father’s past. It means celebrating the courage and valor of the men and women who fought against tyranny. Sadly, it also...