I got an email from Dana Lambertson last week. I've written about Dana and her family several times on this blog. Sadly, I first heard of Dana when I posted her husband, Rand's, obituary. Dana is a proud military wife, a mom, and a tireless crusader for issues affecting&#...

"One does not discover new lands without consenting to lose sight of the shore for a very long time." —André Gide...

    It's Red Friday again. Please remember our service men and women today and keep them in your hearts and prayers.  Photo by Chris Hondros....

  "When you nurture yourself, you give yourself what you need to feel confident and capable, and create for yourself the conditions under which you will thrive."   —Carolynn Hillman...

  This is Ryky, a three-year-old Belgian Malanois, who is partnered with U.S. Army Sgt. James Harrington. In this photo, they are preparing to leave Forward Operating Base Falcon, Iraq, on cache and search operations and route clearance in the Rashid district of southern Baghdad. Harring...

  Yes, I'm still here, working away on HealthCare PSI. The website is nearly ready to launch (fingers crossed.) My friends and bloggy co-horts, Patty and Caron, have their own new project in the works. I just found out about it this morning. Freehaven Farm Fiber Day 2009 promises to ...

  "I don't understand why Cupid was chosen to represent Valentine's Day.  When I think about romance, the last thing on my mind is a short, chubby toddler coming at me with a weapon."   ~Author Unknown  ...

  U.S. Army Staff Sgt. Angelina Mureno plays with a young Iraqi girl from the school for special needs children in Rumaythuh, Iraq. The students were visiting Combat Operations Base Adder to have the girl's hearing tested. Mureno is assigned to the 4th Brigade, 1st Cavalry Division.&...

    Congratulations to Stump, the 10 year old Sussex Spaniel who came out of retirement just one week ago and won top honors at Westminster last night. Good boy! AP Photo...

  I'm multi-tasking tonight - working on the HealthCare PSI website while I watch Westminster on tv. Just had to ask this question: You know that stimulus package that passed today? Did you know that buried deep inside this legislative behemoth is a provision that will not only empower the...