Iron Sharpens Iron
We started and ended the walk together. All twenty miles of the walk. We didn’t know it, but we would lean on and encourage each other to get to the finish line; me and those who walked with me. This...Read More
Giving and Remembrance
I just returned from my tenth year of participating in Wreaths Across America at Arlington National Cemetery. To honor all who have served our country and died, a Christmas wreath is placed on their graves at more than 1600 national...Read More
Thankful
As we approach Thanksgiving week, it’s only natural to reflect on the many things I am grateful for over this past year. However, because I did not post a blog last week for Veterans Day, I have to start with...Read More
He’s Just a Wreath Maker from Maine
My son is laid to rest in Section 60 at Arlington National Cemetery. He requested this in his living will and I honored those wishes. When Ben died in 2009, a friend who lived in Washington DC, invited me to...Read More
Walk to the Wall
On May 25th I walked 19.8 miles in 6 hours and 40 minutes. After mile eight, I took a 30-minute break and wasn’t confident I could make it another twelve miles, but I did. I finished. By the time I...Read More
“Never Was So Much Owed By So Many To So Few.”
As the Memorial Day holiday is fast approaching, many Americans are thinking ahead to this kick-off of summer weekend. Will it include a backyard BBQ, a camping trip or a long weekend to complete household chores or yard work? Memorial...Read More