I really enjoyed Heidi's piece on the Wallpaper Wars: The Trials and Tribulations of Home Ownership, and it was interesting to me that the comments turned into a discussion of whether to buy or not … [Read more...]
About She of the Sea
Oh dear - SpouseBUZZ wants a bio from me. I hate writing bios! What do you want to know? I'm a Navy wife and have been for something less than 20 years. I have four daughters who are approaching the teenage years faster than I can drink a Diet Coke. I love writing for SpouseBUZZ because I know that someone out there understands whatever it is I am saying. I also write about money at The Paycheck Chronicles and I am studying for the Certified Financial Planner exam. This year, I have managed to avoid most of my usual volunteer responsibilities (Girl Scouts, PTO, church, etc.) so that I can focus on helping out at the Navy-Marine Corps Relief Society. It also allows me to make decent but unappreciated dinners and keep relatively up on the laundry.
Still haven't learned to get Christmas cards out on time, though.
How PCS Fighting is Normal (and Why Do You Blog?)
First, a story, then a totally unrelated question. I must multi-task at all times. I had an odd dream last night. My husband and I were disagreeing about all sorts of weird stuff. We don't … [Read more...]
When Do You Tell?
Some times it is tricky to know when it is the right time to share personal things with other people. Whether you are expecting a new baby, or have finally picked up that great promotion, or have … [Read more...]
No More Applesauce…Don’t You Know We’re Moving?
Well, my family has reached that lovely stage of the pre-PCS season. We're pretty sure we're moving, maybe this summer, maybe sooner. Of course have no idea where, that is not relevant. But as … [Read more...]
Making Merry and Bright
My family is having some trouble getting into the Christmas spirit this year. We have managed to put up a tree, with ornaments and everything, and there are presents underneath. However, it just … [Read more...]
I Am A Genius! (So Are You)
I am pretty much your regular, semi-smart girl, but occasionally, I come up with something really brilliant. Or my husband comes up with something really brilliant, and I just pretend it was my … [Read more...]
You Can’t Move! We’ve Just Met
It seems like everything pertaining to military life is a good side/bad side sort of thing. Take making friends, for example. Sure, it is awesome that I've got friends all over the world, and I … [Read more...]
Fido’s Final Resting Place
I've lost a few pets in my lifetime...my childhood guinea pig, the dog I had as a small child, the cat that was with me most of my school years. However, I'd never been responsible for figuring out … [Read more...]
Next House…
Last night, as I crawled into bed, I said to my husband, "Next house, the bathroom is going to be attached to our bedroom." There's a sentence that most people have never considered saying. And … [Read more...]
Clue #246 Your Child Is A Military Brat
There are tons of things that military kids have in common: they usually move a lot, they understand about uniforms (even if one of my children does call them "costumes,") and they are usually … [Read more...]
I’m Just Showing My Love
There are a few members of my social circle who don't understand this inter-service rivalry thing. We are a proud Navy family, and we make fun of the Air Force, and we enjoy making disparaging … [Read more...]
Daydreaming About Future Homes
Every few years, I go through a beloved ritual. It is called "overthink everything the man says about where we might live next." You know, and I know, that this is pointless. We're going to end … [Read more...]
Appreciating Time Together
I had a thought recently, and then Sarah had a similar thought. (Thank goodness it's not just me, like I usually fear.) There is an odd point in the moving-being home-deployment-training-whatever … [Read more...]
“But Will We Still Get Paid?” Ask the Troops
Military troops around the world are wondering whether the debt situation will affect their paychecks. Our nation's top two military leaders recently responded to the question, "Will we get … [Read more...]
Except in December
Ah, kids...they certainly do have a clear perspective on some things. My oldest daughter just left for summer camp and is attending a civilian drama camp courtesy of this generous program. There … [Read more...]
Debt Ceiling: Serious Biz or A Lot of Whooey?
In the week since I first asked if the federal government reaching the debt ceiling would impact military families, many more people have come out and made statements on the subject. People who are … [Read more...]
Federal Debt Ceiling and Military Pay
It is a question that has been lingering around for weeks, since even before the government shutdown worries: If the federal government reaches the debt ceiling, will it impact military families? As … [Read more...]
Who Do I Want To Be This Year?
One of the things that I love about moving regularly is the opportunity to reinvent myself. Obviously, I can't really change my basic nature, and I don't want to, but there are things that I would … [Read more...]
