A couple of days ago, I noticed the slightest change in the sounds of the 'hood. Being the son of a jet engine mechanic, and then a maintainer myself (and yes, a "boy"), I notice the … [Read more...]
Sad…
The body of the US service man has been identified, after much speculation. I have been unplugged from MSM for weeks now, because I have been traveling. And when I went to the only place in town … [Read more...]
The Real Show
There have long been shows and movies purporting to be about the experience of being a military family, a military spouse, a military member during wartime. I think that at this particular … [Read more...]
“Fighting for Life”
I didn't have the privilege of attending the premier of "Fighting for Life" at the National Air and Space Museum's IMAX Theater in Washington, DC on May 15, 2007. The film is the brainchild of … [Read more...]
The Doctor is In “Love” – Tessa Welcome Aboard!
Ok, so you know I'd have to write about the season finale of ABC's The Bachelor. I know there are closet watchers out there. I'm also thinking some first time viewers who just couldn't … [Read more...]
Mother’s Day – A Week Late….or Right on Time
This past Mother's Day I was on board an airplane most of the day. When I arrived home, I was sleep deprived and in need of a nap. It was 530 before I was ready to face the world and my … [Read more...]
Caring for the Caretaker
I have four kids and a dog with a finicky stomach, so I rarely go any appreciable length of time without someone getting sick. I deal with snotty noses, I deal with coughing that sounds like … [Read more...]
The Grass Isn’t Always Greener on the Other Side
I've been at this milspouse business for many years now. During those years, I've done my share of complaining about having to drive or fly across the country on special occasions and holidays. I … [Read more...]
Love is in the Details
Im back and still on a bit of a high from the SpouseBUZZ Live 2 Mil-Spouse Conference in San Diego. There is so much to write about that Im sure I'll be writing follow up posts as the days go … [Read more...]
Let’s Dance
I hope you never lose your sense of wonder You get your fill to eat But always keep that hunger May you never take one single breath for granted God forbid love ever leave you empty handed I hope you … [Read more...]
Colors
I was lucky enough to have the best seat in the house for SpouseBuzz Live in San Diego. And as I stood at the front of the room, and I watched the young Marines, march in with the colors … [Read more...]
I’ll See You the Flu During a PCS and Raise You an Online Hotel Reservation that Turned Out to be a Drug Den
When I first made the online acquaintance of armywifetoddlermom a few years ago, a new game was developing between the various military spouses supporting each other online. It is a wonderful game, … [Read more...]
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Cheaper Than Therapy
I am really getting anxious for the SpouseBuzz LIVE 2 Event in San Diego. I am seriously fired up, after attending the Milblogging Conference, and I am ready to do it again. I think … [Read more...]
What are you passionate about?
Our church hosts a Military Ministry for the military families within the congregation and within the community. Our focus has been on 2 Chronicles, specifically Chapter 20. In Chapter 20, Jehosaphat … [Read more...]
Keeping Those Home Fires Burning
Before 9/11 my husband spent some time in Korea - without me, of course, as is usually the case. As such things generally go, I was very pregnant with my third daughter at the time. My … [Read more...]
Flashbacks
are strange thing. The cycle of refit, underway, turnover, off crew.....refit, underway, turnover, off crew.....suddenly came rushing through my mind this morning on a drive back from Lil K's … [Read more...]
You Want a Medal or a Monument?
One of the neat things about the military is you can tell more or less what a service member has done in his or her career. As a spouse, I have enjoyed learning about the various patches, … [Read more...]
You’ll Miss the Oddest Things
Last September I had to go back home to take care of the issues involved with my Mother-in-Law getting older and being diagnosed with senile dementia. You know, it's funny the things you miss … [Read more...]
