A few years ago, I traded a life in the wacky-weather zone of the Midwest for a life of stable sunshine in Central Florida....
People visit Alaska for the midnight sun and come in the winter for the Northern Lights, but what about everyone who lives there and...
We are leaving Japan, and it's bittersweet.
I have loved this country. I have a child that only remembers this country. It is breathtaking and awe...
Springtime is historically a time of rebirth and growth. No place is this more true than Japan.
Spring brings Sakura, the beautiful cherry blossoms season....
When we received orders to Virginia, my first feeling was relief.
After nine consecutive years overseas, I was ready for a break and some...
Are you stationed in Virginia or just visiting?
Winter in Virginia doesn't have to be a downer. There are plenty of opportunities to see all...
London at Christmas is a magical affair.
Wandering people wrapped up in coats and boots, puffing cold air along the River Thames.
The hustle and...
Our older daughter got married recently, and what a happy, amazing day it was. The whole trip was magical, in fact. I have rarely...
This is Part II of Jenny's international move. To read Part I, click here!
Well, I was right. That goodbye did suck!
If you read Part...
I brought my newborn son home in a snowstorm, or more accurately, just as the blizzard was starting, flakes falling thick and fast as...
As a military family, it feels like we’re always coming or going. My house and closet seem to be in a perpetual state of...
“Where did you grow up?”
It’s a simple question, with an obviously easy answer, right?
Unless you were or are a military child. Then it can...
Military Lifestyle
Between Headlines and Homework
March 2026
The morning starts like any other. I pour coffee while my oldest inspects the level of toasting on his toast. I sigh, roll...
