In the fast-paced retail and service sector, it’s easy to focus only on profit. However, some of the most impactful business decisions are those that go beyond profit and prioritize…
Veterans
To all who served: Thank you. I’ll be looking for you. In the civilian world, few outward symbols immediately identify someone as a veteran. We walk through grocery stores, sit…
Living with Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD) is a battle that doesn’t have a definitive “end date.” There is no magic pill or singular cure that makes the memories vanish or…
In our culture, we tend to reserve the word “hero” for the extraordinary. We think of battle-hardened veterans with chests full of medals or those who served decades in the…
When we set out to plan our latest getaway to Puerto Rico, we weren’t looking for five-star luxury, white-glove service, or a lobby full of gold-plated fixtures. We were searching…
Stop Masquerading Every time a veteran reaches out and someone turns them away, we lose a piece of our integrity as a nation. We are all accountable for this quiet,…
Pickleball Positivity: How a Paddle can Help Veterans Manage PTSD (But It’s Not a Magic Cure) Veterans who play pickleball anticipate feeling good after games with other veterans and other…
It’s often said with a nod of approval, “They get a disability pension, right? That’s good; they’re set.” And yes, for many veterans, receiving a disability pension from the Department…
This article has generated considerable discourse, and I believe that anyone who has served their country with honor qualifies as a veteran in my view. Some ardent veterans, however, will…
Their fight continues, and so must our support. We live in a nation that often prides itself on its patriotism and its reverence for those who serve. We see the…