Hi everyone -
I woke up this morning and saw a blog on SPOUSE BUZZ about my book Surviving Military Separation. It was posted yesterday. Thanks Andi for mentioning it.
Click here to check it out.
Have a great day!!!!
Marc
Wednesday, March 11, 2009
Friday, March 6, 2009
Calling all Poets!!!
The Sacramento Poetry Center (established 1979) presents 1st Annual Poetry Book Contest.
• Submit a manuscript of 48-70 numbered pages of original poetry in any style in English. The manuscript must not have been published previously in book form, although individual poems appearing in print or on the web are permitted. Simultaneous submissions OK, but please let us know ASAP if your manuscript has been placed with another publisher.
• Entries will be judged blind. Submitted manuscript must contain 2 title pages: Name and contact information (including email address, if possible) should appear on first title page only. Name should not appear anywhere else in the manuscript.
• Manuscript should be typed, single-spaced, paginated, and bound with a clip.
• The Sacramento Poetry Center will also consider publishing additional manuscripts from this competition.
• Check for $20.00 US per entry (multiple entries OK) should be made out to The Sacramento Poetry Center. Paid-up members of the Sacramento Poetry Center may enter the contest for a reduced fee of $15. Please note that members of SPC will not receive preferential treatment in the judging process.
• Include a table of contents page and an acknowledgements page for magazine or anthology publications.• Will read entries postmarked between January 1, 2009 and March 31, 2009.
• Enclose an SASE for announcement of the winner.
• Winning manuscript will be published by The Sacramento Poetry Center. Winner will receive a prize of $1000.00 and 50 free copies of the winning book.
• Staff, volunteers, or executive board members of the Sacramento Poetry Center (or their relations) may not submit manuscripts for consideration in this contest.
• Manuscripts cannot be returned.
• Entries should be mailed to The Sacramento Poetry Center, Poetry Book Contest, P.O. Box 160406, Sacramento CA 95816.
• SPC supports the CLMP Code of Ethics and will adhere to its precepts regarding contests.
All other questions can be addressed via e-mail to tnklbnny@mongryl.comorbuchanan@saclink.csus.edu
• Submit a manuscript of 48-70 numbered pages of original poetry in any style in English. The manuscript must not have been published previously in book form, although individual poems appearing in print or on the web are permitted. Simultaneous submissions OK, but please let us know ASAP if your manuscript has been placed with another publisher.
• Entries will be judged blind. Submitted manuscript must contain 2 title pages: Name and contact information (including email address, if possible) should appear on first title page only. Name should not appear anywhere else in the manuscript.
• Manuscript should be typed, single-spaced, paginated, and bound with a clip.
• The Sacramento Poetry Center will also consider publishing additional manuscripts from this competition.
• Check for $20.00 US per entry (multiple entries OK) should be made out to The Sacramento Poetry Center. Paid-up members of the Sacramento Poetry Center may enter the contest for a reduced fee of $15. Please note that members of SPC will not receive preferential treatment in the judging process.
• Include a table of contents page and an acknowledgements page for magazine or anthology publications.• Will read entries postmarked between January 1, 2009 and March 31, 2009.
• Enclose an SASE for announcement of the winner.
• Winning manuscript will be published by The Sacramento Poetry Center. Winner will receive a prize of $1000.00 and 50 free copies of the winning book.
• Staff, volunteers, or executive board members of the Sacramento Poetry Center (or their relations) may not submit manuscripts for consideration in this contest.
• Manuscripts cannot be returned.
• Entries should be mailed to The Sacramento Poetry Center, Poetry Book Contest, P.O. Box 160406, Sacramento CA 95816.
• SPC supports the CLMP Code of Ethics and will adhere to its precepts regarding contests.
All other questions can be addressed via e-mail to tnklbnny@mongryl.comorbuchanan@saclink.csus.edu
Saturday, February 28, 2009
All-American Spouse: Jenny is here!
Hi everyone -
If you are looking for a reason to smile today, then check out Jenny. Comic strip creator Julie L. Negron has given spouses a chance to look in the mirror. Fantastic is all I have to say!!!!
Click here to visit her website.
Happy reading.
Marc
If you are looking for a reason to smile today, then check out Jenny. Comic strip creator Julie L. Negron has given spouses a chance to look in the mirror. Fantastic is all I have to say!!!!
Click here to visit her website.
Happy reading.
Marc
Friday, February 20, 2009
Help is all around!!!!!
Hello everyone-
I wanted to let you all know of a free counseling assistance program for family members, service members, and DOD civilians.
For some reason, there is a negative stigma in the military community about getting help and going to counseling. Some are afraid that records will be kep about a counseling session that may be used against them later.
No worries now!!!!!!!
The DOD understands these concerns and has hired a contractor with certified counselors to give SIX FREE sessions.
The Office of the Secretary of Defense (OSD) recognized an emerging need to provide information support to Soldiers and families in addition to resident counseling services at installations. The Military Family Life Consultants (MFLC) Program uses licensed clinicians with Masters Degrees and at least five years experience in Social Work, Counseling, or related clinical discipline. Consultants are trained on military specific topics including basic orientation to the deployment cycle, military culture, the chain of command, and reporting requirements in accordance with Military Family Advocacy Program.
MFLC is an military program designed to provide anonymous, confidential support to Soldiers and their family members, especially those returning from deployments.
How Can MFLC Counselors Help?
MFLC Counselors can help you and your family problem solve with issues resulting from deployment, reunions, reintegration and other times of change including:
Marriage and Relationship Issues
Family Issues
Stress and Anxiety
Depression
Grief and Loss
Anger management
Parent and child communication
Soldiers and families are entitled to six prepaid, face-to-face counseling sessions.
CALL: 1-888-755-9355
You can also reach them at their website: www.mhngs.com
Please utilize this free function!!!!!
I wanted to let you all know of a free counseling assistance program for family members, service members, and DOD civilians.
For some reason, there is a negative stigma in the military community about getting help and going to counseling. Some are afraid that records will be kep about a counseling session that may be used against them later.
No worries now!!!!!!!
The DOD understands these concerns and has hired a contractor with certified counselors to give SIX FREE sessions.
The Office of the Secretary of Defense (OSD) recognized an emerging need to provide information support to Soldiers and families in addition to resident counseling services at installations. The Military Family Life Consultants (MFLC) Program uses licensed clinicians with Masters Degrees and at least five years experience in Social Work, Counseling, or related clinical discipline. Consultants are trained on military specific topics including basic orientation to the deployment cycle, military culture, the chain of command, and reporting requirements in accordance with Military Family Advocacy Program.
MFLC is an military program designed to provide anonymous, confidential support to Soldiers and their family members, especially those returning from deployments.
How Can MFLC Counselors Help?
MFLC Counselors can help you and your family problem solve with issues resulting from deployment, reunions, reintegration and other times of change including:
Marriage and Relationship Issues
Family Issues
Stress and Anxiety
Depression
Grief and Loss
Anger management
Parent and child communication
Soldiers and families are entitled to six prepaid, face-to-face counseling sessions.
CALL: 1-888-755-9355
You can also reach them at their website: www.mhngs.com
Please utilize this free function!!!!!
Thursday, February 5, 2009
Once A Marine
Hello all-
Just wanted to let you all know about a great book that hit the market a few months ago and is now getting national media attention.
Once a Marine http://www.onceamarine.com/ author Nick "Gunny Pop" Popaditch--a former Marine tank commander and Silver Star recipient who has only 8 percent vision remaining in his left eye, with the other gone due to combat wounds in Iraq was interviewed on the Fox News Channel show Red Eye last Thursday and the response has been overwhelmingly positive!
Please take five minutes and watch the interview here http://www.foxnews.com/video-search/m/21814156/once_a_marine.htm#q=red+eye
We all think we have men and women in our families that are heroes, but Nick is the real deal.
I know it is sometimes hard to read or watch or listen to what is going on downrange, but I really think Nick's story needs to be heard. He is a true American hero!
Check out his website: http://www.onceamarine.com/ when you get a chance.
All the best -
Marc
Monday, January 12, 2009
Call it a Day!!!!! Storytelling game.
If you are looking fora great board/card game to help pass the time until your service member gets home, check this game out.
My wife and I played it with a few close friends two nights ago.
Laughs all around the table.
Call It A Day http://poplinpress.com/ is a stroytelling game that can be played with 2-8 players for ages 8 to adult.
Check it out. A great game!!!!
Wednesday, January 7, 2009
Scholarships for Military children!!!
Even more scholarships!!!!!!!!
Check out the link below. The 2009 application is now open!!!!
http://www.militaryscholar.org/about/about.shtml
Take care,
Marc
Check out the link below. The 2009 application is now open!!!!
http://www.militaryscholar.org/about/about.shtml
Take care,
Marc
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