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I’m glad it hurts. I’m glad my heart is splitting open as a familiar presence takes hold, for the depth of this pain is a
June 15, 2017
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I’m glad it hurts. I’m glad my heart is splitting open as a familiar presence takes hold, for the depth of this pain is a
Hollywood doesn’t always get it right, but now it has; Gary Sinise’s star has been added to the Walk of Fame. If ever a person was
Stop apologizing for being patriotic. Just stop it. You have nothing to apologize for. When did this happen, this national shaming? Who says we must
Men are everywhere. Tall men. Short men. Fit men. Fat men. Smart men and not-so smart men. Smooth, awkward, shy, outgoing and so many other
Eleven years after my husband died, Tony Orlando helped me realize what had taken me so long to find peace. It took me much longer
Anniversaries are supposed to be happy occasions. Once upon a time, they used to be. But now I have come to cringe when I
I have seen a great many posts about Memorial Day by people from all walks of life. Some post about their vacation plans or their
Anyone who knows me, knows of the soft spot in my heart for our Vietnam Veterans. Since Lou left for Iraq, and in the 11
…. Sometimes, it’s okay to cry. Sometimes it’s even necessary, to be able to function. Here is one such instance: It’s just a band concert.
Today I saw the story about Marine Sgt DeMonte Cheeley, who was awarded the Purple Heart. Sgt Cheeley was shot in the leg in the
Barb Allen is all about resilience, patriotism, and the American Dream. She’s a keynote speaker, and author who has turned her own life’s tragedies and traumas into a best- selling book. She’s an expert at finding humor, blessings, and opportunity in both personal and professional adversities and she loves helping people build their own American Dream.
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