Remember Pearl Harbor
USS West Virginia BB48 December 7, 1941 Doris “Dorie” Miller was an American Sailor in the United States Navy. He manned anti-aircraft guns during the attack on Pearl Harbor on December 7, 1941, for...
What Does Memorial Day Mean To Me?
Memorial Day means so much more to me these days at the prime age of 80 (almost) than anytime in my life. Since researching and writing my book in 2011, awareness of the lifelong suffering of...
Veterans Day 2025… Remember Vets Families Who Served Too…
The old photo above was taken just before my father, Vernon, was deployed during the Korean War. It was Sunday family time aboard the USS Andromeda (AKA15). I honestly don't remember this day. I...
My Little Buddy…
It's always a good day when I get to hang out with my grandson, Liam. Liam is 4 years old and a bundle of joy. With his happy place smile and a life of dreams ahead of him, he brings great joy and...
The Magical Journey Of Driftwood…
"Have you ever come across a beautiful piece of driftwood while strolling along the beach and wondered where it came from? Driftwood is a fascinating natural wonder that is washed ashore after a...
Listen to Your Soul… “5 4 3 2 1” Technique
"Stress and anxiety are often the biggest obstacles when it comes to important moments in our lives. Seniors can have a bigger challenge in the golden years. While situations such as receiving a...
Remember Pearl Harbor
USS West Virginia BB48 December 7, 1941 Doris “Dorie” Miller was an American Sailor in the United States Navy. He manned anti-aircraft guns during the attack on Pearl Harbor on December 7, 1941, for...
What Does Memorial Day Mean To Me?
Memorial Day means so much more to me these days at the prime age of 80 (almost) than anytime in my life. Since researching and writing my book in 2011, awareness of the lifelong suffering of...
Veterans Day 2025… Remember Vets Families Who Served Too…
The old photo above was taken just before my father, Vernon, was deployed during the Korean War. It was Sunday family time aboard the USS Andromeda (AKA15). I honestly don't remember this day. I...
My Little Buddy…
It's always a good day when I get to hang out with my grandson, Liam. Liam is 4 years old and a bundle of joy. With his happy place smile and a life of dreams ahead of him, he brings great joy and...
The Magical Journey Of Driftwood…
"Have you ever come across a beautiful piece of driftwood while strolling along the beach and wondered where it came from? Driftwood is a fascinating natural wonder that is washed ashore after a...
Listen to Your Soul… “5 4 3 2 1” Technique
"Stress and anxiety are often the biggest obstacles when it comes to important moments in our lives. Seniors can have a bigger challenge in the golden years. While situations such as receiving a...
Steve Sparks
Author of CFLAT
Steve Sparks is a retired information technology sales and marketing executive with over 35 years of industry experience, including a Bachelors’ in Management from St. Mary’s College. His creative outlet is as a non-fiction author, writing about his roots as a post-WWII US Navy military child growing up in the 1950s-1960s.
Reconciliation:
A Son’s Story
In a new ground breaking memoir, “Reconciliation: A Son’s Story”, the author reflects back on his father’s war time experiences as the context underlying his own family dynamics and abuse. Through the author’s research and study of Post Traumatic Stress Disorder, he comes to an understanding of his father’s behavior and how this deeply impacted the family which eventually leads to healing.