A MESSAGE FROM DEEP SPACE: PART IIAfter reading the unbelievable message on her screen to Dr. Vidal, Katy sat silently contemplating the message’s significance for a few…Apr 10, 2023Apr 10, 2023
A Message from Deep SpaceKaty stared at the computer monitor in stunned silence. The message displayed was monumental, something that would forever change humanity.Feb 26, 20229Feb 26, 20229
Black Flags and the Secret of IshtarStanding atop the castle wall, young Balian saw the ominous signs of black flags rapidly approaching from the distance. Recently, his vivid…Aug 29, 2021Aug 29, 2021
Family Legacy of Sorrow and PrideMy brother and I never met our grandfather; however, we share a common bond of sorrow and pride that crosses many intersections in time and…Aug 11, 20211Aug 11, 20211
The Blessing of Unexpected God ParentsIt was a cold, snow-covered night, and I was alone tied to a light pole by my suspenders. I was the new kid at Andrus Children’s Home, and…Jan 25, 2020Jan 25, 2020
D-DAY AND LIFE LESSONS FROM MY BARBERI wrote this essay and submitted it to the Writer’s Digest 2019 Competition. Surprisingly, I won 8th place in the Memoir/Personal Essay…Nov 11, 2019Nov 11, 2019
The Boy of Tal’AfarAmidst the ruins of the city, the poverty, the fear, and the despair of war; there was one boy unique among them all. His name was Anum, a…Jun 22, 2018Jun 22, 2018
The Castle of Tal’Afar — Lost Symbol of Hope and RedemptionEvery so often, I think back to my time to the castle in the Iraqi City of Tal’Afar. Tal’Afar is a small city that strides along the route…May 22, 20181May 22, 20181
THE COST OF WAR: REMBERANCE BRACELETSThis month marks the end of an era where the United States, its Allies and Partners are no longer engaged in Operation Enduring Freedom…Dec 9, 2014Dec 9, 2014
