Life as a military spouse is not often framed in the most glowing of terms.
We endure a unique set of challenges, after all. But...
A friend from college texted me the other day. She was worried about her father, a doctor, contracting COVID-19. I told her I had...
He could have picked golf. Or fishing. Or even shooting.
The list of potential hobbies are endless for a retired warrior, yet my husband chose...
When I joined the Marine Corps, my recruiter sold me on joining the band.
Frankly, it was a pretty easy sell, since I loved music....
For some military members and families, retirement can be a scary or bad idea. Others find the idea amazing and exciting. Our family wholeheartedly...
As a west coast native, it feels strange to me that my daughter has a Tennessee birth certificate and will always have a tie...
One of the amazing benefits of military service is the use of your Veteran’s Administration Home Loan! Without a VA loan, many service members...
My daughter recently asked me what my decorating style is; an odd question since my house had also been her house for eighteen years....
Today is one of those ordinary days.
He usually wakes up earlier than me. He's probably gone to PT and already come home before I...
When I was a little girl, I had a diary with a lock and key.
The hardest part was keeping up with the key since...
We all know that being in the military and being a military spouse is not easy. Understatement of the year.
But it is not all...
It’s that time of year again...
Holiday parties are in full swing, trees glitter through frosted windows, and the eggnog pours freely. Festive movies dance...
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...
