I’m itching to go on vacation and explore the great outdoors. It’s that perfect time of year here in Tennessee when the weather is ideal – not too hot, not too cold – and the bugs haven’t … [Read more...]
MilSpouses Can’t See Dove Real Beauty
My friends have been talking about the clip from the Dove Real Beauty project. In the clip, a forensic artist asks women behind a curtain to describe themselves. “Tell me about your hair,” he … [Read more...]
Does Military Count As “Great American Worker?”
We gotta win this contest. Every year, Brawny Industrial Wipers salutes the efforts of the unsung heroes of American industry. Usually the grand prize of an F150 Ford truck is awarded to a plant … [Read more...]
Uniforms as Fashion: Tribute or Disrespect?
I confess: I still watch American Idol. And although I may publicly declare that I watch it solely because I value musical talent, I have to admit that I secretly like checking out the fashion … [Read more...]
Why Cable News Wants a Military Spouse
A few months back I was contacted by a producer from CNN/HLN (Headline News) who had been following my military lifestyle blog, Army Wife 101. HLN was looking for influential bloggers in different … [Read more...]
Used or Honored? Jeep and the Super Bowl
Those of us who don’t care about football know that the Super Bowl is really only about one important thing: the commercials. And with a cost per 30 seconds of between $3.8 and $4 million, the … [Read more...]
Oprah’s Life Class Saved My Military Marriage
My husband and I reached that point where we were tired and worn down by the military lifestyle. We had let it affect the bond we had,. Communication between us fizzled away. My husband’s … [Read more...]
What to do With Those Unwanted Presents
Ho ho ho and holy cow. You saw this and thought of me? Really? Wow. Do we even know each other at all? From the look of some of these presents, I really have to wonder. If you're like me, you spent … [Read more...]
OWN Jilts Army Wife Show
The Oprah Winfrey Network has decided to no longer run episodes of their Army spouse reality show Married to the Army: Alaska on a weekly basis, and has instead pushed the final three episodes to a … [Read more...]
New Army Wives Show: Stereotype Fail
Before watching Married to the Army: Alaska, I’ll admit I was skeptical that reality TV could accurately showcase military family life. After all, this genre is notorious for sensationalized … [Read more...]
Casting Call: We Know you Want a Home Makeover
It happens more often than I care to admit: I sit in my house watching those shows where people win free stuff – renovations, makeovers, etc. – and I think “that could be me.” But the crazy … [Read more...]
CNN Founder: Military Suicide is “Good.”
Ted Turner, media mogul and the founder of CNN, told a CNN news show anchor during an Oct. 24 interview that military suicides are "good." “I think it’s good because it’s so clear that we are … [Read more...]
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Happy Birthday Navy: Still Getting Lei’d?
What do you get the Navy for their 237th birthday? Instead of my usual happy reading of VADM Harold M. Koenig’s “I Like The Navy” essay, I was thinking we should be more festive this year. I … [Read more...]
Send Your Spouse on Jeopardy
If watching Jeopardy with your spouse is anything like watching Jeopardy with mine it's, well, annoying. And a little embarrassing. Frankly, and don't tell him I said this, the man just knows more … [Read more...]
Gold Star Wife Finalist for TV Show
A gold star wife is the finalist for a TV special on courage and sports -- but she can't win without your vote. It's no secret that I think Gold Star wife Lisa Hallet is an amazing woman. After her … [Read more...]
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What Do Military iPhone Apps Say About You?
One of my many manly bosses sent out a note asking what military apps I liked. He is making a list. So I looked at my phone. Uh oh. I’m kinda skimpy in the military iPhone apps department. Where … [Read more...]
Celebrities Who Should Be On Stars Earn Stripes
Stars Earn Stripes, the new reality series that premiered last week on NBC, seems to be leaving audiences with a bad taste in their mouths. That’s why I’m planning to pitch a new and improved … [Read more...]
Is “Stars Earn Stripes” All That Bad?
When I saw the advertisements for “Stars Earn Stripes”, a new reality show on NBC, I immediately set my DVR to record it to watch with my National Guard husband. The show is hosted by retired … [Read more...]
