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In Gratitude, Respect, and Celebration of Our Service Men and Women

September 9, 2020 Leave a Comment

The love I have for our country, and for the incredibly courageous men and women who have risked and sacrificed their lives defending it, is infinite. When we think of the freedoms and quality of life that we enjoy, we should all remember that these privileges come from selfless people who dedicated their lives to protecting us and our future in the knowledge and foresight that the future they were fighting for might not include them. You can imagine, then, how stunned I was to learn about … [Read more...]

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Remembering the Servicemembers Who Meant the Most to Me This Independence Day Weekend

July 2, 2020 Leave a Comment

July 4th is such an amazing holiday for all Americans because it reminds us of the pride and honor that comes with being a citizen of this amazing country. Our home, the United States of America, is a special place with people of all different backgrounds, ideologies, and shared experiences. One great part of our country, that we can all rally behind, is our citizens’ deep respect for our nation’s servicemembers. The millions of people who have served in our nation’s military since our … [Read more...]

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Memorial Day 2020: Honoring Our Nation’s Heroes and My Late Husband, 1st Lt. Larry L. Hull

May 21, 2020 Leave a Comment

As we celebrate Memorial Day this upcoming week, I wanted to take the time to recognize the thousands of young men and women who have given their lives for our country, including my late husband, 1st Lt. James L. Hull. For military families across the country, Memorial Day will look a little different without the usual in-person gatherings we are accustomed to. I still hope that you find the time to recognize this important holiday from the safety of your own homes while following social … [Read more...]

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Honoring My Late Husband, 1st Lt. James L. Hull, this Memorial Day

May 24, 2019 Leave a Comment

I’ve written extensively about losing Larry Hull, my late husband, and our daughter’s father, whose plane crashed in Laos in 1971 during the Vietnam War. Larry is one of thousands of soldiers who made the ultimate sacrifice during that difficult and divisive war. Before he left for war, I promised Larry he would be buried at Arlington National Cemetery if he didn’t come home. 35 years after his death, when his small forward air controller was shot down behind enemy lines, Larry’s remains were … [Read more...]

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Celebrating our WWII Heroes

June 6, 2018 Leave a Comment

On the 74th anniversary of D-Day, I'm reflecting on the bravery of those who stormed the beaches of Normandy in defense of the freedom that we hold so dear in America. May we never forget their courageousness and sacrifice on our behalf. … [Read more...]

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An Update On My Blog – A Brief Hiatus

October 21, 2020 Leave a Comment

It goes without saying that this year has been full of many ups and downs, and unfortunately a few … [Read More...]

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Fall One-Year Anniversary Book Sale from She Writes Press

October 15, 2020 By tyramanning Leave a Comment

I recently shared a review that my book, Your Turn: Ways to Celebrate Life Through Storytelling, was … [Read More...]

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