Special thanks to the publishers of YumUniverse for providing a review copy of this book. Heather Crosby has a passion for real food, gluten-free, plant-based living. While she once dined on a more traditional diet that included meat and dairy, her health lead her on a different journey. It was a journey filled with discovery and learning. She transformed her diet into one that no longer included dairy, gluten, or meat. She is now living a plant-strong life and loving it. YumUniverse takes readers along on her journey in a way that explores the whys of how this works without…
Marine Corps Nomads Posts
Wordless Wednesday: Marine Corps Ball 2014
Posted in Family, and Military Life
It was too dark to get any good pictures before we left for the ball, and we planned on getting pictures professionally done there. Unfortunately, we weren’t able to get any taken, so this picture is the best that we have due to the poor lighting and using a phone camera. Oh well, Munchkin still looks beautiful, and D looks quite handsome in his dress blues. Munchkin and I had a lot of fun deciding on the little details (like her nails) for the Ball. While this was her second ball, it has been many years since we’ve been to…
Thank You Veterans
Posted in Military Life
On this 11th day of November, we say thank you to all the United States Veterans from the past and present who have served their country. We appreciate all of the sacrifices that you have made. God bless!
Happy 239th Birthday Marines!
Posted in Military Life
Happy 239th Birthday Marines: A Message from the Commandant of the Marine Corps In his birthday greeting 70 years ago, General Alexander Vandegrift, our 18th Commandant, noted that, “A birthday is a fitting time to peer backward – and forward.” That year, Marines reflected on an extraordinary year in combat during their amphibious drive across the Pacific. Despite the challenges and the horrific conditions, Marines prevailed at Guam, Saipan, and Peleliu. On 10 November 1944, Marines looked back with pride on their accomplishments – confident in their ability to meet future challenges. In 2004, 20,000 Marines deployed to Al Anbar…
