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My name is Julie and I am addicted to pho.  I could eat it every day.  For those of you who haven’t had it, pho is a Vietnamese rice noodle soup.   There are lots of variations but my favorite is a beef broth version with a shavings of sirloin.  So, I know what you’re thinking.  Beef noodle soup?  She’s a beef noodle soup junkie?  Ah, but there is so much more to it than that!  Pho is to the Vietnamese like a secret marinara sauce is to an Italian family.  Recipes are guarded and competition is fierce among pho … Read the full story

I can honestly say that shooting has taken me places I would only have dreamed about. I’ve been to the Panama Canal, stood on the steps of the Parthenon in Greece, went on a horseback photo safari in South Africa, visited an angora rabbit farm in New Zealand, climbed Mayan ruins in El Salvador, and tried exotic food in the Philippines. I have had so many wonderful experiences that I will always treasure.

When I was awarded a slot on the US Team for the NRA Action Pistol World Championships in Australia, even though it conflicted with USPSA Limited-10 Nationals, … Read the full story

I finished a whirlwind tour of matches in September and October and I have been remiss in posting updates. My apologies for my virtual silence! Looking back, Steel Challenge was the last time I had a chance to catch up here. Really? Wow, that seems so long ago! Since then I have been to two nationals and a world championships and it’s about time I catch up!

The best place to start is right where I left off after Steel Challenge, the IDPA National Championships in Tulsa, OK. The match was hosted by the United States Shooting Academy, September … Read the full story