Category Archives: Family

Been There, Done That

On June 3rd, 1986 my mom, Sheila Darlene Clark, and my dad, John Wise were married. The ceremony took place in Wiesbaden – that’s me in the bump! By this time the two of my parents had moved out of … Continue reading

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My Father before Perma-Beard

This is my father, John Wise just four months before I was born. He joined the Army the year before, did his basic training at Ft. Knox, advanced training was at Ft. Benjamin Harrison, followed by his duty assignment at … Continue reading

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Sheila Clark before she became a Wise

Guest Writer: Sheila Clark In January 1985, I went into the Army and headed to Ft. Jackson, South Carolina for boot-camp. I embarked on an adventure with new people in a new place; I was born in Kansas. I was … Continue reading

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Kansas Keepsake Kid

It all started in a small town in Minneapolis, Kansas on October 2, 1964. A child was born to the name of Sheila Darlene Clark. She was brought to a home at 708 Delia Ave where she was met by … Continue reading

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Mom’s Graduation

One day little Sheila goes to school and eight years later gets this fancy piece of paper. She performs a monologue her junior year of high school like I did as a freshman. “Suitable for Hanging: A Comedy Three Acts” … Continue reading

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