How’s the New Year going? January can be a cozy post-holiday slow down, but it can also bring the post-holiday blues. Winter with festive lights, parties, and presents? Yes. Winter with …
Aria Spears
Aria Spears joined CityView as a HomeFront columnist in 2023. She is a freelance copywriter, civic leadership enthusiast and current graduate student at Duke University. A Missourian-turned-Army spouse, she loves a good float trip and exploring the Fayetteville–Fort Liberty region with her family and Jack Russell Terrier, Renny.
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The New Year is a good time to take stock of things
You can reinvent yourself at every duty station We all know moving every one, two, three or four years is tough — yes. With every move, however, comes an opportunity to take stock of how …
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Seed Soup: Hope for your New Year
It’s cold out, and my throat is rough. Seasonal sickness stopped our festive plans, so I Iinger a little longer at home. Rain taps the windows and the house grows quiet as the sun dips into …
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Navigating global uncertainty
Ongoing conflict in Ukraine, Gaza and beyond have concrete, real-life implications for families here at Fort Liberty and across the U.S. To get insights into making sense of it all, I spoke with …
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Why military members experience food insecurity — and where to find (or give) help
As the holidays commence, some military families are finding it hard to stretch their budgets to afford healthy, balanced meals. This struggle is one aspect of low food security. The USDA …
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Downtown peace and harmony: The new “Lady Muriel” mural
You may have noticed a colorful addition to Market Square when driving or walking around downtown Fayetteville: A new mural entitled “Lady Muriel” brightens the side of The Sweet Palette …
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Fighting for connection: Rethinking holiday conversations
It’s just like you imagined: the metallic gift-wrapped gifts shine in the twinkling red and white lights. The air is briskly sharp beyond the windows, but inside, the fire pops and crackles. …
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Gratitude: 7 reasons I’m thankful to be living the Military Life
Gratitude: 7 reasons I’m thankful to be living the Military Life It’s a season of thankfulness, and there is plenty to be thankful for when it comes to living the military life. Here …
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Sweet Factory: 2 active duty soldiers create opportunity for family memories close to home
Sour belts, gummy grapes, tropical drops … Carter Blount, 8-year-old son of Kanitra and Curtis Blount, directs guests to his recommended candy selection as the after-school candy manager at …
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Review: 3 walking places with fall and water views near Fort Liberty
Sometimes rituals help create a sense of home and stability in the midst of a mobile life. Instead of identifying “home” as a place, I’ve adapted it into more of a practice. …
