When you read this I will be somewhere in the Middle East for the third time on a Military Tour for Armed Forces Entertainment. For security reasons I/we are not allowed to share where we are until after we have left that area, and some of the bases I have been on “technically” don’t exist. But look at a map of the Middle East, mostly likely I’m there, or headed there or have just left there.
Hopefully, this time my luggage will make it with me. It was a blast (sarcasm) to only have the clothes I traveled in for 5 days in the summer with 130+ degrees (or 9000 degrees Celsius if you prefer) in the middle of a sandstorm.
Don’t get me wrong, I am super stoked to go! But it is not a glam trip. All I can say is if you get a chance to go to the Middle East– don’t! Kidding, sort of.
God Bless our service people for being there. Having been there all I can tell you is our military personnel deserve our greatest appreciation and gratitude. Next time you meet a veteran, you thank them for their service, the sacrifices they made to serve our country were great. Better yet buy them a cheeseburger or a beer.
I am ecstatic for the opportunity to go, and I would go again any time. It might be the best feeling I have ever had as a stand-up comedian. The love the military give out for making the trip is incredible. I’m truly humbled by it.
Last year I saw the Gaza Strip from a security tower. I’ve seen places and had experiences many would not be privy too– and all I can say is thank you! Visiting these places really does bring things into perspective. I come home with a new appreciation of our silly first world problems, which are really just silly.
By the way these beauties are not standard issue military attire, unless of course you are a stand-up comedian with a shoe obsession. I’ll be sporting these babies with me for the next several weeks, I wonder if anyone will notice my version of military boots? Nothing but respect for our military and the opportunity to come out and play for them. A very humble thank you.
Laura
Combat Ready?
February 25, 2015 By 1 Comment
As always, this Sunday you gave my evening reflection time a new outlook on a favorite topic, high heels. Laura, I always admire your traveling for a career you made for yourself, and your ability to enjoy (and some times withstand the rigors of) the road. Tonight you are writing about the road less traveled, certainly by high heels. Thank you for going where few men and women go, to entertain those who are out there for all of us.