I grew up in Long Island, New York and moved when I was 22. I was 19 when the Twin Towers came down. I lived right by the Long Island Railroad where so many Long Islanders load up daily to head into to the city to work. I had no clue as I passed the […] Read more…
The Day He Contemplated Suicide
*Names have been changed to protect privacy. As I sipped my coffee and checked my Facebook, an alarming message came through from my friend Linda*. She shared that her husband had suffered a mental breakdown and expressed thoughts of killing himself. Linda was understandably panicked. Her husband Luke was an Army veteran, her spouse of […] Read more…
Test Your Military Home for Mold
For those of us in military housing, we have little idea of what happened with previous tenants. Was there a water leak that wasn’t treated correctly? Were damp rooms properly ventilated? Why does the carpet have a musty smell? The culprit could be an abundance of household mold. Mold is natural and can be found […] Read more…
Milspouses Who Served: I Was a Soldier
Not all women marry into the military — some enlist in it. Across the country, brave women answer the call of duty and make the choice to serve our country. It is safe to say that some aspects of their commitment were expected, such as physical challenges and a demanding lifestyle. What they may not […] Read more…
Haunted Tales From The Base: Floyd St
The First Time My 2 yr old daughter used to wake up crying in the middle of the night every night, then come to my room. One day my children were playing outside then they came inside and went upstairs. I was sitting downstairs in the living room in the recliner but I could see […] Read more…