This month, MilspoFAN is proud to introduce you to Adelia Wilson. Adelia is a painter and a third-generation Air Force spouse. As Adelia tells her story, I find myself drawn in by her palpable enthusiasm for life. Her dreamy artwork, rooted in her spirituality and a desire to honor the military that she cherishes, is …
Over the past year since my last guest blog, I’ve had so many wonderful things come about. I’m excited to share these as I look back on our military life journey of over twenty-six years. We’ve been “retired” from the Navy for eleven years now. Our current home we’ve been in for ten years – …
Hey all, If you are on the mailing list you just received an accidental preview of a September catch up guest post! I hit Publish instead of Schedule. My deepest apologies to Victoria and all of you subscribed. That’s what I get for trying to be ahead of the game! (Really that’s what I get …
My Dear MilspoFANs, It’s July and I have the perfect interview for you if you have Summer Fun on the mind (or need a break from PCS season)! This month I’m so pleased to share an interview with Tammy Bruce, a talented painter who is sharing her love of making art with people all over …
Savoring Sabbatical (To America, with Love…) I’m sitting on my terrace, preparing to attend a fùtbol (of the World Cup type) match between rival attaché groups (Navy/Marine v.s. Army/Airforce). At the game, I will be sitting with Las Mafiosas, a group of women that represent about fifteen different countries. Carrie and oldest daughter Genna, cheering …
This month, we have the good fortune to get to know Katelyn Spinosa- Actress, Singer, and Model. Katelyn is a spirited, talented artist whose dedication to her craft is reflected in her success wherever her spouse’s career in the Army takes them. Be sure to take a moment to check out the musical performances linked …
This month, I’m pleased to introduce mixed-media artist Elizabeth Hawks, aka Boomer, to you all at MilspoFAN. I had the very good fortune to meet Elizabeth last year (our navy spouses work together). As luck would have it we both live in (adorable) Poulsbo, WA. Elizabeth is a joy and an inspiration to hang out …
My dear MilspoFANs, our Artist Interview this month is with Jehanne Dubrow, an award-winning poet, an academic, and a Navy spouse. As I’ve been reading her poetry and her story, I feel pulled into a thoughtful spiral. Jehanne’s work is most often visceral, sensuous, and entwining. Forgive me while I wander into a ramble, but …
I must confess, when I received Jessica’s invitation to write a guest post with an update of what I’ve been up to this year, my first thought was: “Well, crap. How do you stretch abject failure into 500 words?” How’s my new book coming, you ask? Well…that depends on how you define “book.” If you …
I’ve admired Joy Naik from before I even met her. I saw her performance, A Time to Dance (ATTD), when I had a brand new baby and had just moved to Virginia Beach. I didn’t know a soul in town, let alone another dancer who also happened to be a military spouse. After the performance, …