If you’re the same level of Facebook addict I am, you’ve probably noticed all the videos floating around titled “Sh*t my [insert pronoun] says.” These quick videos make fun of your people … [Read more...]
Reverse the Roles and Hilarity Ensues
Unfortunately, I'm stuck working this weekend and to add insult to injury, the cupboards are getting bare. On an ordinary Saturday, I would have hit the grocery store early this morning. Thankfully, … [Read more...]
Why a PCS Is Like Having a Baby
'Tis the season and many of my friends are preparing to PCS. Here are my seven reasons why a PCS is similar to birthing babies. Maybe you can relate, whether you are about to have a baby or … [Read more...]
Some Things Never Change
Some things just do not change. Last year while hanging out at the pool, a friend and I observed how there seems to be a hotbed of close personal activity between members of the opposite sex and … [Read more...]
The 12 Submarine (Wife) Days Christmas
Sometimes, phrases get stuck in my head and I have to write it down. That's what began here and I ended up making it into an entire poem. I hope you enjoy my "12 Subby (Wife) Days of Christmas." I … [Read more...]
Romance Novels and SEALs, Revisited
Last week I blogged about a collection of romance stories about Navy SEALs called “SEAL of my Dreams” and gave the entire concept in general a hard time. While not a romance novel reader myself … [Read more...]
A Christmas Carol for MilSpouses
This one is for all MilSpouses dealing with deployment this holiday season ... The 12 Stages of Deployment -- to "The 12 Days of Christmas." Be prepared for a laugh. P.S. Chocolate totally IS a … [Read more...]
How Not to Meet the New Neighbors
One day last week, my ordinarily uneventful walk to the mailbox and back turned into an embarrassing ordeal. Max, who many of you have heard from before, apparently decided it was time to create some … [Read more...]
High-and-Tight: The MilDog Plight
Over the weekend, one of our family members mistakenly agreed to the wrong type of grooming package for her cat. The 13 year-old normally fluffy Ragdoll ended up with a lion cut. If you don't know … [Read more...]
(Please) Do Not Pack!
I had a lot of advice and moving stories thrown my way before we moved, but one story in particular stuck out the most. Supposedly, a family arrived at their next base and eagerly started opening all … [Read more...]
Deployed Husband = Bring the Kids = UGH!
We've all seen those moms. You know…the ones whose kids are wreaking havoc in the commissary store aisles screaming and crying while the mom is saying, “I’m going to count to three…” for … [Read more...]
Moving Box Labels: The Fun Side of Moving
It is, indeed, the simple things in life. Like reading moving box labels...who knew those could be so entertaining? After all the preparation, the packers, the movers, the finding of what the … [Read more...]
That Was 17 Years Ago!
I'm riffing off of Amy here. This started as a comment on her post about streamlining the number of acronyms, but I think it can be its own post. Here's how I started: Ha, I'll believe it when I … [Read more...]
Dating Tips for Military Spouses
I hate dating. It’s one of the top reasons I just went and got married (you know, right after “love”). I just didn’t want to deal with the whole playing the field thing anymore. Little did … [Read more...]
An Operational Order To My Deployed Husband
Last week I wrote my deployed husband an email expressing various events, emotions, and challenges. I admit, I was emotionally needy and effusive. It's not what a guy wants to read at the end of his … [Read more...]
The Hanger Situation
I’ve heard that closets in Europe are small, and by “small” I really mean “non-existent.” The base usually supplies you with a wardrobe (or two) for your clothes, but let’s be realistic … [Read more...]
Unsolicited Advice From the Grocery Bagger
I went to the grocery store yesterday. Just as I did Tuesday, Thursday and Friday of last week. Why on earth would anyone go to the grocery store four times in one week? Well, click here for a little … [Read more...]
Two Weeks A Year & Other Misnomers
As a Guard Wife, my initial reaction to "One weekend a month and two weeks a year" was "Wow. I can't imagine being separated from my new husband, but maybe I can find something to do during that time. … [Read more...]
