MilspoFAN is an inclusive network that will not tolerate racism, hate, or discrimination. As artists and human beings, we know that a broad spectrum of voices makes us better, smarter, and stronger. As an organization, we have a platform to make a change. In response to the Black Lives Matter movement and in light of …
“When COVID-19 abruptly upended our lives last year, it separated us from the routine and events that usually root our lives in time — work, school, dates, social outings, sports events, ceremonies, travel, the things we plan for and look forward to. Life tends to be a blur without those anchors,” Ruth Ogden concluded after …
How many of us have said, “I wish I could _________” or “It would be totally awesome to ___________” (fill in the blank with your artsy goal)? Well, Air Force spouse MJ Willis is living the dream as a real life rock star. She inspires others to act upon goals that seem too wild to …
This year was a roller coaster, to say the least! During the last interview, I mentioned that I started my career as an artist just as Covid-19 shut everything down. I was pretty optimistic despite the uncertainty, but shortly after the article was published, it was like someone hit the pause button. I found out …
This month, painter/textile artist/sewist/milspouse Amy Jolley inspires us to try something new. Change is inevitable, so why not welcome it…or even boldly step out of our comfort zones and seek it? MilspoFAN: Tell us about yourself, your journey as a military spouse, and where you are today. Amy: I grew up in Santa Rosa, California. …
Stage Director and Military Spouse Carrie Klewin Lawrence pivots online to present Wonder Tales; Fairies, Talking Animals and Magic, an evening of short plays, with Planet Connections Theatre Festivity Zoom Fest I don’t know about you all, but as we wait our turn for vaccinations, the boredom and wall-climbing in our house has reached a …
A year ago in my interview here on MilSpoFan, I talked about my philosophy of “bloom where you’re planted”, meaning make the most of your location, stage of life or circumstances. This past year has put that philosophy to the test in more ways than one! But even with all the uncertainty, disappointments and changes …
Love is in the air at MilspoFAN. Mil-spouse and romance writer Siera London offers a peek at the allure and escape of a nom de plume, provides intimate craft details for writing romantic literature, and shares secrets to a successful writing process. MilspoFAN: Tell us a little about yourself, your journey as a military spouse, and where …
The city living was not for us, none of my family was happy. We found a small mountain town three hours away from Las Vegas that is just perfect. We are in a small community in the mountains, surrounded by cows, mountains, and springs. I feel like I can breathe here. The only problem is …
A bit of research and planning can help make a PCS a little smoother. Army spouse/artist/illustrator/printmaker Mirka Hokkanen talks about transition and transformation in this January 2021 MilspoFAN interview. MilspoFAN: Tell us a little about yourself, your journey as a military spouse, and where you are today. Mirka: Hi, I’m Mirka, a military spouse, artist, illustrator, …
“I don’t know where I am going from here, but I promise it won’t be boring” – David Bowie Well …I do know, for certain, I will be trading in my palm tree views and poke diet for pasta and gelato as we venture from Oahu to Naples, Italy this Summer. I don’t know what …