Every year at Matt's NOSC (Navy Operational Support Center) they plan and host a huge event that is for the 700 reserve Sailors and the families of Sailors that are attached to the Columbus NOSC. This even is called "Navy Reserve Family Readiness Day" It's to let the Sailors & families know what resources are available to them while their spouses and family members are recalled to active duty / deployed. There are activities for the children while the adults learn where to turn for help if help is needed. This information covers everything you can imagine, from medical problems & suicide awareness, to frozen pipes or downed trees during a storm. They give contacts for a variety of things for example family counseling or to volunteer groups that will mow lawns while husbands are deployed. My husband's team at the Columbus NOSC won the award for the best "Navy Reserve Family Readiness Day" in the entire Navy. Ok, I know I'm bragging, but an awa...
Original art by Dove Cochrane. I have really great art posted here, and some crappy “learning experience “ art. (Just to show the creative waters don’t part every time we artists lay our bursh to canvas.) Along with my art, which I hope you will love, you’ll find a bunch of words written by me about art and my life experiences, poetry, and opinions. If you’re interested in a particular painting please email me and we can talk privately about price.