Late but worth it…

The picture above is a display in the WWII section of the museum.

My time at ASOM on Saturdays is something very special I hate to miss it. I went this past saturday and was once again to meet someone very special. I met and chatted with a member of the special forces. He was simply there with his son and a few other kids. Hearing his descriptions as we walked through the modern section of the exhibits truly brought the museum to life for me. I really think the museum should do a video series of veterans speaking about the history they lived through as they walk through the museum. Who knows maybe some of the stories I have heard will find their way into my writing. Talk about real life inspiration.

Below is a picture of a Huey at the museum.

Shameless Plug

Today, I’m honored to be a guest blogger on Ann’s blog today. As I contemplated on what to write about today, I realized that I can take this opportunity to shamelessly plug my debut paranormal romance novel, “Haunting”. It is available for free today only on Amazon. Free! I mean, seriously, who can’t afford free?

But free advertising aside, I just wanted to give everyone a little advice. In life, there are those who are reasonable, sensible people who always do exactly what is expected of them… even if it makes them miserable. Then, there are those who don’t listen to those voices of reason and fearlessly follow their dreams. If I had listened to everyone who told me that becoming a published author was just a pipe dream, I would never have realized how amazing it feels to listen to readers tell me how much they loved my book.

Thank goodness I’m a horrible listener.

BJ Sheldon

Too funny not to share

Okay this was just way too funny not to share. I laughed for several minutes over the cats antics.

The secret I kept…

No one and I do mean no one knew until today I had started on the MS for a second novel. None of my author buddies, not even my husband had a clue. I am amazed I managed to keep it quiet when I met with BJ Sheldon, trust me that was fun, but not an easy secret to keep.

I started in on a second manuscript, nope I am not revealing anything except it’s done at least rough draft #1 of book 2.

Okay I give, you can stop twisting my arm now. The initials I am using for the title are PR.

It is meant to be a sequel now I must get back to MB.

Where else did I go….

After spending the night at Andrews Air Force base hotel, we headed out to explore the base a bit. The Air Force does have some great static displays.

We found this one near the flight line aka the runway. We were not far from the hanger of Airforce One, hoping there was an old one on display, nope just this small jet.

After a bit more roaming around we went off in search of lunch.

We then headed for one of the most recognized tourist destinations.

Arlington National Cemetery.

Our first stop was John F. Kennedy’s grave. Our next stop was the resting place of Audie Murphy.

After that was the Tomb of the Unknown Soldiers. Yes of course we watched the changing of the guard. We there were lucky enough to chat with one of of the off duty sentinels of this historic place.

These men and women are truly amazing. I found out why they don’t wear any symbol of rank when guarding the tomb. They don’t want to out rank the Unknown soldiers they are watching over.

We then found our way to the memorials for those who have perished attempting to reach the stars. Not far from here was a memorial I have never before noticed. It honored those who died trying to rescue the hostages held in Iran. For you movies watchers this mission was referenced in Argo.

Okay one last thing before I found before we left. Did you know the U.S. used glider pilots in WWII? I only know this from my volunteer work at ASOM.

We walked about three miles that day. After exploring these and many more of the stories of those who gave their last full measure in service to our country, David and I rolled for home.