They prevailed. For the first time in Army history, women have completed Ranger School and earned the Ranger tab. Two women graduates of the United States Military Academy, Captain Kristen Griest and First Lieutenant Shaye Haver, graduated last week, joining the ranks of thousands of male Rangers but marking the first time that women have…
from the Running in High Heels™ Series by Jane F. Collen I looked at the kitchen clock. Yikes! I had to have my son at the doctor’s for his annual physical in less than an hour. “I will keep the intricacies of your business situation in mind while I conduct an availability search for your proposed…
It’s been five months since our last trip to Kodiak Island. During our March visit, everyone was anticipating spring. Now, the area is bracing for winter. One morning during my walk, I could see my breath. There is snow on a hill in the distance. Change is in the air. Change is happening in the…
This Paul Simon tune has been playing over and over in my head while we have been touring around in the big van. Even though part of the tour included New Brunswick, Prince Edward Island and Nova Scotia in Canada, the words are still appropriate because the Canadians consider themselves Americans too. Our hardy band…
Service is the rent we pay for the privilege of living on this earth. — Shirley Chisholm The Arlington County fair was this past weekend. Two organizations that I support were exhibiting, so I volunteered to help. ACE (Arlingtonians for a Clean Environment) promotes “green” living through education. Their mission encourages people to choose in…
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