I’m no stranger to changing neighborhoods and schools, having nine of each under my belt. The transition is always tough, but as an...

This summer, I had the opportunity to attend an American Legion Auxiliary Girls State program in Missouri. The program consisted of...

One of the most common words I’ve heard during my time writing with Bloom is the "Itch.” For the uninitiated, the "Itch” is the feeling...

A new school year begins today, With corridors both old and strange, New faces fill the crowded hall, As schedules shift and friendships...

This article was sent to us by Rory K., an 11th grader stationed at Charleston, North Carolina. Do you have a story to share with your...

It was 3 a.m., and I was dragging my two suitcases through Vicenza , Italy's hotel lobby, hoping silently that the items tightly packed...

For high school seniors moving on to higher education, now is the time to apply for scholarships. Thousands of grants and endowments are...

Military life involves a lot of time away from those you love – parents who are deployed, or who simply work such long hours that you...

When most civilians see the camouflage uniform of the military, the words “thank you for your service” come to their mind. At many...

According to both an article from Johns Hopkins Medicine and data collected by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, about 1 in...

Quilting has been a major part of my life. Growing up with a grandmother who loves sewing, I was used to the hustle and bustle of the...

The following essay is the second place winner of our 2024 Month of the Military Child Writing Contest. The theme was to write a letter...

The following essay is the third place winner of our 2024 Month of the Military Child Writing Contest. The theme was to write a letter to...

When people imagine Japan, I think many people would picture beautiful scenery, anime, bustling cities, and really good food. What some...

Connection. Belonging. Stability. These are the buzzwords used to explain the educational childhood of a military brat. We've all heard...

Earlier this month, I had the opportunity to vote for the first time in my state’s primary. While this is a significant event in many...

There are countless things to do in Japan - tasty things to eat, fun places to go, and amazing things to see. Here are my top four. #1...

A drawing to one is a reminder of the chores one must do later. The drawing looked like a pile of laundry on a teenage boy’s floor,...

What brings joy to my life? It’s a question I might not be asked much but have contemplated many a time. What in my life causes me to...

For me, the summer of 2023 can be summed up in baseball games. The first happened over Memorial Day weekend (and Quiz Bowl Nationals) -...