Category: My Story

Cantigny

This weekend, we visited Cantigny Park in Wheaton, Illinois. I had wanted to visit this park ever since I saw Mary’s post in Midwest Mary and the beautiful pictures she posted. Before I show you some of the pictures I took this weekend, I'd like to give you a short historical background on why this … Continue reading Cantigny →

About Me – Challenge

On January 17, 2024, Wynne Leon addressed her "About Me" section in her blog “Surprised by Joy", originally published in 2022. Being new to blogging and having joined WordPress in September 2023, I hadn't read her initial post. In her blog, she discussed the importance of refining this section to connect people with our work … Continue reading About Me – Challenge →

Reflecting on 2023

Looking back at 2023, I can say without a doubt that it was a great year. Here is why. I finally retired this summer from the U.S. Army after serving for 31 years, the majority of which were spent leading Soldiers as an officer. Four combat tours, three to Iraq and one to Afghanistan, were … Continue reading Reflecting on 2023 →