For some reason, out of all four seasons, spring is reserved for cleanups and cleanouts. No one really knows why. Maybe it’s rooted in an ancient practice inscribed in a stone tablet …
The Case for Pre-Spring Cleaning
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R.E.A.L. Resolutions
When the bustle of the holidays is over and the dust settles, will you sit back, relax and reflect? Or will you jump right into January with New Year’s resolutions, determined to …
Small Acts of Love and Compassion
We’ve been living in tumultuous times lately. Numerous global natural disasters and acts of terror have left many of us feeling divided and helpless, especially when we have friends and loved ones …
Showing Up: Why Mentorship Matters in the Military
Fifteen years after we last saw each other in person, my face lit up as an old friend walked through the door of a quaint restaurant in Virginia. She was the first …
Getting Answers to Your Most Embarrassing Questions
I had a teacher in elementary school who said, “There are no dumb questions,” to encourage us to ask questions, even if we were embarrassed. I learned that year that even if …
30 Days of Thanks and Giving
In the quiet moments between the chaos of family life I’d like to say that I pause to think of all I’m thankful for, but honestly, a lot of the time it …
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