Promotions of any type, in any line of work, tend to be happy events.  Military ones are no different.  The biggest difference between a civilian and a military promotion tends to be the “ceremony” involved.  Depending on the rank achieved, the location or the personal preferences of the promoting service member (some choose to forgo […]

     My very first post!  I’m so excited to get started on this new journey and hope that you’ll come along for the ride!      Why  “Pearls & Pinecones”?  Two reasons.  One, I liked the dichotomy between smooth, feminine pearls (representing me as the lone female