by Trasa Cobern | Jun 19, 2018 | Trasa's Background
Today's post was hard to write. It's not hard because of the history of the day itself, but because there is so much misinformation, miscommunication, misunderstanding, and generally just missed chances to bridge gaps in our culture. This day has...
by Trasa Cobern | Jun 14, 2018 | Trasa's Background
Today, June 14th, is an important day. It is the “birthday” of the U.S. Army, and of the flag of these United States. Both of these events have been important to my life and of course, to yours as well. The United States Army, not...
by Trasa Cobern | Jun 6, 2018 | Trasa's Background
I hate the sound of mosquitos. When they buzz by my ears, I twist and writhe, trying to get them away. Watching the beginning of the movie, “Saving Private Ryan”, the opening scene of which depicts the attack on Omaha Beach, it occurred to me...
by Trasa Cobern | May 26, 2018 | Trasa's Background
Memorial Day. A day of remembrance, of somber tradition, of gathering together to bow our heads and thank God for those who have died in service to this country in its Armed Forces. So many celebrations of Memorial Day now have nothing to do with the actual...
by Trasa Cobern | Apr 18, 2018 | Trasa's Background
Yesterday afternoon, I practically cheered when I heard the news that Barbara Bush's reported death had been “fake news”. Then last night, I heard that the fake news had turned into real news, and was suddenly saddened for her family…but...
