The United States Naval Academy, Plebe Year to Firstie and beyond
I've been writing for many years and for many reasons. Inspired by my love of reading, I started writing fictional narratives in grade school as well as some poetry. As I entered high school, my love of sports led me to journalism and specifically, sports writing. By the time I graduated high school, I headed … Continue reading The beginning of a submarine soundtrack (?)
When my son graduated from the Naval Academy, I quickly discovered there were still many lessons for me to learn. And my daughter's graduation from the Air Force Academy taught me that wasn't an isolated issue. Once you get past that difficult first year (at either academy), there's a certain cadence and while it remains … Continue reading (Not quite) Home for the holidays
May seems so long ago, like a lifetime has passed since I shed the title "military academy parent," something I've held dear for these past nine years. When my daughter crossed the stage, accepted her diploma, shook hands and delivered her first salute as an officer, all I felt was pride and joy - proud … Continue reading Feelin’ some kinda way
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