Category Archives: personal

Wings of August

Posted on August 28, 2022 by John Michael

  Adrift in the liberating, late light of August, delicate, frivolous, they make their way to my front porch and flutter near the glassed-in bulb, translucent as a thought suddenly wondered aloud, illumining the air that’s thick with honeysuckle and … Continue reading →

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Why We Pray for Each Other

Posted on April 11, 2022 by John Michael
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Throwback Thursday 23 DEC 2021 – CHRISTMAS 2011

Posted on December 23, 2021 by John Michael

MERRY CHRISTMAS 2011! It was a very interesting time in my life.  It was the year that I juggled the demands of capturing final honors at Arlington National Cemetery and becoming a published author of the first book ever written … Continue reading →

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Throwback Thursday 09 DEC 2021 – CHRISTMAS 2011

Posted on December 9, 2021 by John Michael

CHRISTMAS 2011 The year 2011 was an exciting year for that is the year that John Michael became a published author of the first book about Fort Myer entitled  “Images of America – Fort Myer” BUY THE BOOK Images of … Continue reading →

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Product Review: Everlasting Comfort Automatic Hand Soap Dispenser

Posted on July 31, 2021 by John Michael

Tired of the Clutter And the mess … I decided to explore how  I could neaterize my small kitchen.  The area above the sink was an eyesore and challenging to navigate.  Something had to be done and quick!  It looked … Continue reading →

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Throwback Thursday – 06 MAY 2021

Posted on May 6, 2021 by John Michael

  Remembering a Mentor, Friend, and a Defender of Freedom When I began my militarization,  I was blessed to meet and begin a mentoring and friendship that lasted nearly fourteen years.  The connection began when I was called upon to … Continue reading →

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Historian Fuses Old, Modern Techniques

Posted on February 1, 2017 by John Michael

So Began A Never-Ending Project   It began with a phone call that turned bittersweet   Throckmorton Library of Fort Bragg, NC was discarding almost all of its reference section of books  … boxes and boxes of what could be gems … Continue reading →

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Happy Fathers’ Day to all the Fathers & Forefathers…

Posted on June 21, 2009 by John Michael

Enjoy the good times… it passes so quickly.   <== BUY THE BOOK             ,

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Three Wonders of Kenilworth Aquatic Gardens

Posted on October 19, 2008 by John Michael

A GEM IN THE CROWN OF WASHINGTON DC Few people know about Kenilworth Aquatic Gardens since it’s nestled away in the northeast part of the district.  Under the care of the National Park Service, this unique park has been around … Continue reading →

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