A Serene, Safe, Sober, Holiday Season: by Maj. John Donovan Staying sober during the holidays can be a challenge. Alcohol permeates our society and is associated with many traditions of […]
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This I Perceive as a Veteran… by Mike Kim Veteran Whatever happened to just listening to your own words flowing from your mind about your “lived reality” as a Veteran? […]
The Critical Lesson We Needed To Grasp In 5th Grade, But Somehow Didn’t By Donna Hoffmeyer (Original post on Medium, Taking Off The Armor) Our daughter is finishing fifth grade […]
By Donna Hoffmeyer (Original post on Medium, Taking Off The Armor) About 7–8 years ago, we planted a pomegranate tree in a pot and had it on our back patio. […]
How to find happiness and independence EP: 85 Be Crazy Well In this episode of Be Crazy Well, Suzi is at the Craft Boxing Gym having a pow wow with […]
Art speaks volumes and helps those express emotions without words. In Ep 46 of Beyond The Frontline Donna introduces her listeners to her long-time friend, Tim Gagnon, who had an […]
By Donna Hoffmeyer (Original post on Medium, Taking Off The Armor) The term “commitment” has been weighing on my mind lately. After a little over 18 months post-retirement, I am […]
By Donna Hoffmeyer (original post on Medium, Taking Off The Armor) I was mindlessly scrolling through Facebook yesterday and saw a post from my friend Melanie (aka “Mel”). She was […]
Veterans are often praised for their bravery, service and sacrifices to their country. However, they are rarely recognized for the many skills that they have developed throughout their military career […]
By Donna Hoffmeyer (original post on Medium, Taking Off The Armor) I was talking to a close friend this morning while I was cleaning the bathroom. If any of you […]