I watched part of the memorial service at the National Cathedral for former President Ford. I saw Nancy Reagan sitting next to Rosalynn Carter. I watched these ladies chat. Their husbands were from … [Read more...]
Don’t Touch My Hair!!
In the seven times our family has moved since 1998, we have had to leave friends, family members, road routes we were familiar with, Wal Marts and Targets whose layout had been conveniently memorized, … [Read more...]
What’s Your Story?
From today through January 15, you can submit your essay for the January "What's Your Story" contest. The topic for January: "What I've learned about myself since I became a … [Read more...]
How Many Can There Be?
Two years ago, I finagled two friends into agreeing to start an organization to provide adaptive clothing for the wounded troops, Sew Much Comfort. I got them to agree by saying, "How many … [Read more...]
A Military Family Bookshelf
We read nightly to our children. They, get to choose 3 books. Although some nights, we get to choose 1. I have a son who has just turned 5, and a daughter who has just turned … [Read more...]
December’s Winner
SpouseBUZZ was overwhelmed with responses to our December "What's Your Story Contest." The topic was "Surviving Deployment." We received more than 150 entries. The SpouseBUZZ … [Read more...]
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January 2007: A Month of Empowerment
Happy New Year. The authors of SpouseBUZZ are committed to starting 2007 with a focus on strength and empowerment. Being a milspouse is not easy, especially in these unsettling times, but making the … [Read more...]
That fun time of year, tax season!
Do you like tax season? I know several people that love doing their taxes and think of tax season as a holiday season! I admit that I personally loath doing our taxes each year, but they must be … [Read more...]
The Other Canteen in the Field – the USO
Just days before hubby left for his last deployment, we experienced one of those coincidences that we in the military almost take for granted because they happen so often. We were doing the … [Read more...]
A Bazaar Time!
One of the more familiar, annual rites of passage in the European Theater was being a part of and of course ATTENDING the Spouse Clubs Annual Christmas Bazaars. Most USAF installations had a bazaar of … [Read more...]
Holiday Open Thread
For milspouses with loved ones deployed, the Holiday season can be tough. Last Christmas, my husband was deployed. In addition to the small Christmas tree and care package that I sent, I took all … [Read more...]
Military life in a new light
I never realized how much I miss living on/near a military installation until today. I am visting DH's family at Ft. Bragg, NC (they live off post) right now. DH and I went to get new ID … [Read more...]
Buried Treasures
When my husband was on his first deployment to the Middle East, he purchased some precious stones and brought them home to me. They were beautiful. I put the stones in a little cloth pouch and placed … [Read more...]
Oh Starry Night
The air was still, the night was chilly, and the sky was as black as ... well, night. That is, it was black EXCEPT for a few million stars and one, very large moon. The moon was huge, yellow, … [Read more...]
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Did you know?
This week's Military Report includes: 360 Degrees of Financial LiteracyVideo E-mail Launches for Deployed SoldiersIn-State Tuition RatesCost of Living Allowance Goes UpDoD Expands Mental Health … [Read more...]
Livin’ the Military Vacation
Last year my brother, an Army officer, told me of his intentions to use some leave around Christmas to travel with my sister-in-law rather than going to visit family. His reasoning was that … [Read more...]
Remember
When your spouse is gone, your entire life is in the shadow of deployment. You feel the weight of his/her absence at every holiday, birthday, and anniversary. And then the moment your … [Read more...]
What Do You Mean You ‘Can’t'?
Is it just me or does anyone else find it fascinating how our spouses can do all kinds of technical, important or even dangerous work and yet not be willing/able to do some very elementary … [Read more...]
