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06/07/2026

Support for her last event

Come by today! My last event at 2374 Plank Road Fredericksburg, Virginia

06/06/2026

Today I came across an article discussing recent changes to the Department of Defense's religious affiliation system.

The Department of Defense has reduced its list of recognized faith codes from more than 200 designations to 31. This does not prevent anyone from practicing their faith, nor does it remove religious freedom from service members or veterans. However, many minority faith traditions—including Pagan, Wiccan, Heathen, Druid, Humanist, and others—are no longer individually recognized within the coding system.

For many people, recognition is about more than a label. It is about visibility, representation, and ensuring that diverse spiritual paths are acknowledged within the institutions that serve our communities.

Regardless of personal beliefs or political perspectives, we believe every service member and veteran deserves to have their faith recognized and respected. The men and women who serve come from many backgrounds, traditions, and walks of life, and that diversity is something worth honoring.

If this topic is important to you, we encourage you to read the article (shared below) and learn more about the changes for yourself. Thoughtful conversation and awareness are often the first steps toward understanding.

May we continue striving for a world where people of all faiths are treated with dignity, respect, and inclusion.

Official Article Link: https://www.military.com/dod-officially-drops-180-faiths-from-militarys-recognized-religion-list

Photo Credit & Information:
Taken near Waldorf, MD 09/19/2020 (c)Grandbrothers
A road sign at the entry of one of Maryland`s scenic byways named `Religious Freedom` in reference to Southern Maryland being the cradle of religious liberty in the USA

06/06/2026

This breaks my heart. I remember walking into the store before the doors opened and just knew this would be an amazing store.

Having made this difficult decision 3 years ago we know how hard it is. And unlike our brick and mortar she is giving her valued community notice.

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