WHAT I LEARNED AS A MILITARY SPOUSE

WHAT I LEARNED AS A MILITARY SPOUSE

Author:  Vivian Cumins I became a military spouse when I was only 19 years old. I remember feeling both nervous and excited the day we gave our lives to Uncle Sam. I say “our” lives because a military lifestyle affects the entire family, which is something the Air...
GRANDMA SCHMIDT’S GREEN STUFF

GRANDMA SCHMIDT’S GREEN STUFF

Author:  Vivian Cumins My Grandma Schmidt was the best cook in the universe. I could go on for days telling you about all her yummy homemade creations, but today’s story is set aside for my favorite dessert—Green Stuff. Because my family lived in Oklahoma and Grandma...
BACKSEAT VACATIONS

BACKSEAT VACATIONS

Author: Vivian Cumins My family never took exotic summer vacations when I was growing up. There were no trips to the beach or weeklong voyages to Disneyland. We never boarded an airplane or stayed in a hotel. Instead, we road-tripped to Iowa, the land of endless...