We sold the house on September 2, 2022 and headed first to Tennessee so Lee could see his kids and meet his grandkids. We were both really sick during the entire home selling process and when we drove across the country. We went out of our way to spend time with Lee’s family before making … More Life After Maine: Our Move to Imperial Beach (2022)
Alaska State Troopers announce arrest of Steven H. Downs, accused of murdering Sophie Sergie at the University of Alaska Fairbanks in 1993. -News Center Maine (February 15, 2019) It was late April 1993 when the University of Alaska Fairbanks community learned that Sophie Sergie was raped and murdered in Bartlett Hall, one of the many … More 25 Years Later, Steven H. Downs of Maine Arrested for the Rape & Murder of Sophie Sergie at the University of Alaska Fairbanks (2019)
320 Changes Direction – The Campaign to Change Direction In honor of Chester Bennington, show you know The Five Signs #MakeChesterProud Mental health stigma kills. The passing of Chester Bennington was a devastating blow to those of us who found comfort in his words. Chester, you didn’t know this but you helped me. You helped … More Stamp Out Stigma: #BeTheChange (2018)
Related Links:Home Base Veteran Story: Jennifer & Lee NorrisAir National Guard Recruiter Drugs and Rapes New Recruit (1996)Sexual Assault and Abuse of Authority at Keesler Air Force Base (1997)The Impact of Toxic Military Leadership: Lower Enlisted Airman Runs for Her Life, Transfers to Another State to Prevent Suicide (2001)The Emotional Toll of Military Injustice: No Justice, Retaliation, Zero … More Home Base Veteran Story: Jennifer & Lee Norris (2017)
Day 1: Golfing at Button Hole and Opening Ceremonies Day 2 AM: Kayaking with New England Healing Sports Association (NEHSA) Day 2 PM: Sailing in Naraggansett Bay with Sail to Prevail Day 3 AM: Cycling with Northeast Passage
I am still reeling from the impact this potentially dangerous situation had on both my husband and I upon our return to the closest airport to our home. I haven’t been right since. Let me begin with the fact that this Portland JetPort baggage claim protest isn’t about me and the impact this situation had … More Portland JetPort Baggage Claim Protest Created Dangerous Situation in Public Space Known to Have Existing Security Flaws (2017)
My husband and I participated in our second 5K this spring. The first one we did was last fall for the Dempsey Center who raises awareness and funds for those who have cancer, a deadly disease most of us have come in contact with at some point in our lives. I chose to do the Dempsey … More Teal Ribbon 5K for Sexual Assault Awareness Month (2016)
After Soldier Ride Tampa, I attended a three day physical health and wellness expo with Wounded Warrior Project in Massachusetts. On the second day we went for a bicycle ride with Urban AdvenTours in Boston. After just returning home from a cycle ride, I was excited that we were going for another one. I fell … More Our Unique Boston Cycling Experience with Urban AdvenTours (2016)
Soldier Ride Tampa (Florida) was incredible. I had a lot of anxiety about signing up for this program but thanks to some coaxing from some female veteran friends I got up the courage to give it a try. Initially I had planned to go to Soldier Ride with a female veteran friend from every branch of service … More Soldier Ride Tampa Inspired Me to Start Cycling for Physical & Mental Health (2016)
I’ve done a lot of firsts this past couple years and I added one more to the list this past week. I went sailing for the first time ever and even took the helm of the sailboat for quite a ways. What went from being completely uninterested in pursuing this particular hobby in the future … More Sailboating in Tampa Bay with the St. Petersburg Sailing Center in Florida (2016)
Jennifer and Lee 