by Mari K Eder | Feb 4, 2025 | Newsletters
On Veterans Day 2023, a new exhibit opened at the National World War II Museum in New Orleans. “Our War Too: Women in Service” was a remarkable tribute to the over 350,000 women who served in uniform during World War II. This major exhibit recognizes the contributions... 
by Mari K Eder | May 2, 2024 | Newsletters
In November 2021, I was invited to participate in the American Veterans Center (AVC) Veterans Conference & Honors. This was the 24th annual event, which is comprised of a conference, a youth leadership summit, and a major event to commemorate Veteran’s Day.... 
by Mari K Eder | Aug 2, 2022 | Newsletters
Before the pandemic, I often bought books in airport bookstores. You know, the books you can buy, read, and then return for a trade-in. But without the ability to fly anywhere, my ability to keep up with this resourceful program simply lapsed. But it appears that... by Mari K Eder | May 7, 2022 | Newsletters
The Girls Who Stepped Out of Line launched out of the publisher’s hands and into the faraway lands of multiple independent bookstores, Amazon listings, and thousands of libraries on August 3, 2021. The book arrived to a mix of good reviews and some great ones, plus... 
by Mari K Eder | Aug 3, 2021 | Newsletters
It was a beautiful late summer evening in Salzburg, Austria, perfect for a celebration and new beginnings. General Mark Clark, former Commander of 5th U.S. Army, now the Commander of U.S. Occupational Forces in Austria had just revived the Salzburg Music Festival. It...