Monthly Archives: September 2012

The state of the homeland’s security…

Posted on September 30, 2012 by Ms. C

Billions have been spent on securing the homeland in the past decade.  Apparently, the government forgot about securing one important facility in the homeland, which in my mind calls into question the overall security of the homeland.  If the government … Continue reading →

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Be it ever so humble…

Posted on September 29, 2012 by Ms. C

I love being able to do the work I do.  It is work that I am privileged to do and I am honored to be able to contribute to the emergency management community.  Alas, it often requires travel and too much travel can … Continue reading →

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Mama knows best.

Posted on September 28, 2012 by Ms. C

When I moved to North Dakota in 1997, my two oldest children were teenagers in high school.  They were not fond of the idea that they were moving from Orange County, California to Kindred, North Dakota.  When we arrived in small … Continue reading →

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The kinder, gentler airport…

Posted on September 27, 2012 by Ms. C

When I travel to Emmitsburg alone, I fly into the Harrisburg airport instead of BWI.  The reason I do that is because the navigation from Harrisburg to Emmitsburg is much less complicated and the drive is more scenic.  I am … Continue reading →

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Petunia balls…

Posted on September 26, 2012 by Ms. C

It occurred to me at about 6:30 AM this morning that if one must be up and about at such an ungodly hour they should at least have their landscape punctuated with petunia balls.  That is about the only way … Continue reading →

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