Plants have always been a part of my life. Since I could remember, my father would bring my little sister and I into his small garden. It only took up a small square of land in our backyard but to us it felt like another world. He would spend all day out there, and then […]
MWR Star – Miranda Sikes
MWR Star is an initiative to recognize exemplary employees in MWR. People who go above and beyond to assist MWR customers and their co-workers. One individual is chosen monthly to be featured as our star, spotlighting details about themselves and their position within MWR. 1. How long have you worked for MWR? I started volunteering […]
Literary Minute – A Blade So Black
“Mixing elements of Alice in Wonderland and Buffy the Vampire Slayer… a delectable urban twist on beloved fantasy tales.” —Entertainment Weekly “This really is Lewis Carroll by way of Buffy, and it makes for a fun, gritty urban fantasy.” —NPR “A brash, refreshing, vitally diverse retelling of a classic… You need this book.” —Tor.com […]
Air Forces Cyber
“True cyber security is preparing for what’s next, not what was last.” – Neil Rerup Located at Joint Base San Antonio-Lackland, Texas, 24th Air Force (Air Forces Cyber) is the Air Force’s cyberspace warfare operations. They establish, operate, maintain and defend the Air Force networks for their military forces worldwide. Along with their brethren […]
Craft Corner: Citronella Candles
Nothing says sweet summer time than mosquitos! Instead of purchasing citronella candles to keep the pesky bugs away, create your own using ceramic bowls to add some flair to your outdoor living space. Materials: Soy Wax Microwave-safe bowl Yellow liquid candle dye Citronella oil Wick and wick clip Pliers Scissors Craft stick Ceramic bowl […]
Literary Minute – Everything, Everything
“I read once that, on average, we replace the majority of our cells every seven years. Even more amazing: we change the upper layers of our skin every two weeks. If all the cells in our body did this, we’d be immortal. But some of our cells, like the ones in our brains, don’t renew. […]
Herb Shop – Kelp
Plants have always been a part of my life. Since I could remember, my father would bring my little sister and I into his small garden. It only took up a small square of land in our backyard but to us it felt like another world. He would spend all day out there, and then […]
Craft Corner: Tiny Planters
Small succulents and air plants are a perfect touch of color and Zen to create accents all around the house. Part of the charm is in finding upcycled and creative containers for your mini container gardens. And, the best part is, succulents require very little moisture, so dampening the soil once a week is all […]
MWR Star – Grace Smith
MWR Star is an initiative to recognize exemplary employees in MWR. People who go above and beyond to assist MWR customers and their co-workers. One individual is chosen monthly to be featured as our star, spotlighting details about themselves and their position within MWR. 1. How long have you worked for MWR? I have been […]
Summer Food Safety
The first thing people learn about me is I LOVE FOOD! I think I really missed my calling. I’m pretty sure I should have been a food critic, but I think you have to go to school for that! My favorite food season, if that’s a thing, would have to be summertime! BBQ, pasta salads, […]
