I’ve never had a burning desire to be stationed in the D. C. area. It’s expensive, and the traffic intimidates me. I’m just not a big city girl. But this time of year makes me envious of my … [Read more...]
Top 10 Ways to Make ‘Me’ Time
The other night was date night. My date was tired and stressed out and more than a tad grumpy. My date had no interest in having a conversation and actually opened a magazine at dinner. At one point, … [Read more...]
New DoD Push Aims to Keep You Healthy
The Department of Defense announced this week that 13 sites, including 11 military installations, will be participating in the new Healthy Base Initiative (HBI) , a demonstration project in support of … [Read more...]
Our Military Easter Tradition: The McEgg Hunt
Thank goodness for smart and crazy neighbors who welcome you to their twisted ways. With older kids, some of the “fun” around any holiday is lost with Easter the biggest wah-wah of all. But … [Read more...]
PCS: Is It Time To Dump The Books?
I collect books. The free ones that the library is throwing away. The cheapos in the bargain bin. Hand me downs from friends. Smut, college texts, poetry anthologies,aeronautics stuff, 1960s … [Read more...]
YDU: I Could Help Homeless Veterans, Too?
Do you have a passion for helping those in need? Has your servicemember's dedicated service inspired you to try and make a difference? After watching my husband deploy four times to the Middle … [Read more...]
How Can We Leave The Military Without Regret?
My friend Bob walked into one of those Transition Assistance Program (TAP) workshops to learn how to leave the military. After 20+ years in the service, he walked out with one thought on his mind: … [Read more...]
Military Wife Quote: It Is Never Too Late
When I was in college I had my entire life mapped out. After graduation I would immediately move on to graduate school. After earning my master’s degree, I would embark on my career as a sports … [Read more...]
My Servicemember Made Me A Rulebreaker
WHAT IF WE GET CAUGHT? My military husband and I were hiking on this lava rock trail in Hawaii. The guide books promised ample opportunities to spot the migrating humpback whales. About a mile … [Read more...]
Deployment Love Quotes
My husband deploys this week. I’m watching him do all the things he does before deployment. Loading new pictures onto his digital photo album. Packing uniforms. Getting his car serviced. The … [Read more...]
How NOT To Speak To Military Spouses
Other people dream of falling off a cliff. Their nightmares feature running away from an attacker, losing all their teeth, or sitting down to take a final at a class they never attended. My … [Read more...]
Should She Bring The Baby For His 4-Day Pass?
Here is the question, Guys: If you only have a four day pass before you deploy downrange, should your wife visit with the baby or without the baby? Paige wrote this week hoping that our … [Read more...]
Would You Let Kids Watch Combat Videos?
Confession: I let my 11-year-old play M-rated Call of Duty. When his 19-year old brother is around, the boys play Call of Duty together. I know, I know, I know. I am a horrific mother. That … [Read more...]
YDU: Where Are They Hiding The Peanut Butter?
Why Didn’t You Tell Me... I’d never be able to find the peanut butter? Inevitably after each new PCS -- of which there have been many -- I would find myself wandering the aisles of a new … [Read more...]
You Know She’s a Military Spouse When …
Once upon a time, I was in my personal Military Spouse Utopia. Living on two different military installations for five consecutive years had me surrounded by similar souls, help at every turn, and … [Read more...]
Military Wife Quotes: The House of Indignation
Being a military spouse might be a lot like being an expatriate living in China. I got to thinking this while listening to a This American Life story about what it is like to live in China today. … [Read more...]
“Umbrella” Saves Military Spouse
When it rains in military life, it pours-- so you better go find an "umbrella." When my husband deployed, I was faced with a family crisis. We had just moved from Maxwell AFB to a nice little … [Read more...]
6 Ways to Fight the February Funk
The weather is dreary. Everyone is sneezing and coughing. Another solo Valentine’s Day is looming. Naps are daily contemplations. And I don’t care what Punxsutawney Phil predicted, spring is … [Read more...]
