Lydia Pert

Stop Caring What People Share On Facebook

I am not sure if this is a new trend, or something that has been happening for a while that I am just now noticing – but there are a lot of people out there with a lot of opinions on what other people should or should not share on social media. “Feel free to…
The Dementors In My Life

“Dementors are among the foulest creatures that walk this earth. They infest the darkest, filthiest places, they glory in decay and despair, they drain peace, hope, and happiness out of the air around them. Even Muggles feel their presence, though they can’t see them. Get too near a Dementor and every good feeling, every happy…
It’s Okay To Not Be Okay

I don’t pay much attention to celebrity news, but the Meghan Markle situation really struck a chord with me. In a recent documentary, she allowed herself to be vulnerable, and opened up by saying: “Not many people have asked if I’m okay.” Say what you want about her timing, but what it really boils down…
Another Life Update

Wow — I sure do move around a lot! I feel like I just arrived in New Mexico, and now I am prepping to move again! Back to Virginia again, and I am so excited to be back on my “home coast.” My time in New Mexico has been…bittersweet, for lack of a better term.…
Quick Life Update

Hey guys! It’s been a while, figured I would share a quick life update with you. I had an insane 2018. Dave completed command in the spring, and then things went into warp speed. We spent a couple of weeks traveling with friends and hit New Orleans, Houston, and a few other locations. Said our…
Stop Discriminating Against Military Spouses!

I am just going to launch right in: military spouses are extremely discriminated against in the workforce. This topic is very near and dear to my heart: as an army wife of almost 5 years, I have experienced my fair share of military-related job struggles. Employers are afraid to hire military spouses because they know…
Military Spouses are GOOD For Business

Hiring managers are always looking for ways to obtain top talent, reduce turnover, and save money – and yet they overlook an entire demographic that offers exactly that: military spouses. Military spouses bring a lot to the table, and savvy leaders need to be aware of the benefits this group of people can offer. So…
7 Reasons Why the Church Stopped Singing

Worship services are meant to be a time when believers can join together and lift their voices up in one song, praising their Savior. And yet, if you look around in church, you may notice that very few people are actually singing. While church hunting in Virginia we visited one particular church a handful of…
“Where are you from?”

Where are you from? Where is home? For some fortunate people this is easy to answer, however for many of us it is much more complicated. Our society has shifted over the last couple of decades so that it is no longer the norm for someone to spend their entire life in one place. Lifestyles…
Not “You Too.”

I am going to keep this short. Unless you have ACTUALLY been sexually assaulted (like, you know, raped, molested), get your little “me too” off of your Facebook profile. Being cat-called by a construction worker is not the same as being sexually assaulted. A guy crowding your space at a party is not the same…