Joan's Blog
Reveille Readers January
An inspiring true story of woman who learned that it is never to late to live the life you want.
Winter fun in Maine
Every year during the winter break we try to spend time at our home in Maine. It is one of the most beautiful times of year up there as everything is covered in blanket o...
Gifts and The Gift of Giving
The other day I saw a fun advertisement that was encouraging educational gifts for girls that can spark their interest in math and engineering
Reveille Readers December
Tis the season for holiday traveling which means it's the perfect time for a great new book!
America's Invisible Children, the crises of homeless youth in our country
This weekend the New York Times ran an extraordinary piece on homeless children in America called Invisible Children.
Shop Small on Small Business Saturday
The day after Thanksgiving is known to be the kick-off to the shopping season. The most famous day of all is Black Friday, however a few years ago Cyber Monday was coined...
A time I will never forget: 50 Years since JFK
I remember the day like it was yesterday – I was in 8th grade, sitting in biology class when the news that our president, John F. Kennedy had been shot came over the loud...
A Semester at Sea in 1968
This past week my 26 year old daughter Sarah boarded a plane at LAX - her destination, Tanzania. She is embarking for a trip of a lifetime to see one of the most beautif...
Reveille Readers November
The weather is getting chilly and it's the perfect time of year to bundle up with a good book.
Fall Foliage
Autumn is my favorite time of year! The air is crisp and cool, the leaves are at their peak and my drive to work couldn't be more beautiful.