Military life is colorful. There are many races, religions, political views, nationalities and football teams represented. It has been my joy to be able to interact with many of these people…well except for the Patriot haters of course. Yesterday, I was able to talk to my friend from China. She is teaching mandarin at a…
Community Life
There is something unique about military life overseas, especially if you live on base housing. It’s an oasis of people who do life similarly to you in a dessert of unfamiliar culture. We have a Facebook group that lets people know when most of the food at the commissary is expired or missing, which pizza…
Grace Filled Ballet
I have never been characterized by grace. I would often trip playing soccer, stumble over hurdles, and walk into poles. My attire every day is one of my many Patriots t-shirt and jean shorts and I look forward to warmer weather so I can lounge comfortably in sweatpants all day. My foot has also found…
Another Day In Paradise
A couple of months ago Barrett came home excitedly proclaiming he had a surprise for me. He saw a billboard proclaiming “PHIL COLLINS COMING TO PUERTO RICO” and guess who had tickets? A date night! To be honest, I know Phil Collins’s music, but the lyrics came out as homophones rather than actual words. I…
It’s the Gospel
Picture this: A road/highway in the US. Now put potholes about every 100 feet in various lanes. These potholes usually multiply in number or size every few days, some having the capacity to crack an axle. OK, now see every car on the road not using signals, rather moving in and out of these pothole…