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Tag Archives: chicago
VietNow/Chicago Sandwich Run
Today, I finally made my way over to see what the VietNow volunteers have been up to originally under the watchful eye of United States Marine, Jim Proffitt, and now dutifully handled by his wife, Virginia, since his passing … Continue reading
Posted in 2016 Challenge, Air Force, Army, Blogging, Coast Guard, Family, Friends, Homeless, It's New to Me!, Marine, Military, Navy, Random, Uncategorized, United States Marine Corps, USMC
Tagged chicago, Chicago Sandwich Run, homeless, Jim Proffitt, lunch, sandwich, Veterans helping Veterans, Vietnow, Virginia Proffitt, volunteer
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My 2016 Challenge
2015 was really a notable year for our family. My son turned 18 years old and enlisted in the United States Marine Corps. He graduated from high school and just a few short months later from Boot Camp. Mid-year, my … Continue reading
Posted in 2016 Challenge, Blogging, Homeless, It's New to Me!, Marine, Military, Random, Uncategorized, United States Marine Corps, USMC
Tagged chicago, homeless, Jim Proffitt, Sandwich Run, Veteran, Vietnow, volunteer
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The Chicagoland Blue Star Mothers are Searchable!
It’s no secret that I was about to get involved in something new. I love the work and the opportunities I have had with SLS and I will continue to do what I can when I can. I am grateful … Continue reading
Posted in Air Force, Army, Blogging, Coast Guard, Family, Friends, It's New to Me!, Marine, MEPS, MEPS Chicago, Military, Navy, Parenting, Random, Uncategorized, United States Marine Corps, USMC
Tagged Air Force, Army, Blue Star Mothers, BSM, chicago, Chicagoland, Coast Guard, illinois, Marines, Military, Navy
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Yelping the Day Away
I know not everyone is a fan of Yelp, but it happens to be where I gather a lot of useful information and where I’ve made a lot of friends over the years. Real life people connecting with great local … Continue reading