If you’ve recently moved with kids to one of the military bases in the St. Louis area, such as Scott Air Force Base, you’re...
"Ohio? You’re moving to Ohio?!?"
"Aren't you going the opposite way?"
"Is there even a highway to get from here to there?"
You can imagine my anxiety...
Moving away from your tribe is arguably the hardest part of a military permanent change of station (PCS). You spend between two and five...
I have started and deleted this post many times. I am at a loss for words, which is weird for me because when I'm...
You’ve watched the moving truck roll down the street, turned in the keys, piled the kids clutching man’s best friend into the car, and...
Recently, my husband's military record changed to reflect that he now has an "exceptional family member." Prior to the diagnosis, nothing appeared amiss. Afterwards, I experienced an array of...
When I was young, I always knew I wanted to be a mother and a wife, but I never imagined I would become a...
When I think back to my time using a breast pump with my first child, my memories are pretty ho hum at best. Mostly,...
Gone are the days when I can just pack a small carry-on, drink my coffee, and read a book while I wait for my...
Snail Mail Still Matters
I am entrenched in our on-demand, instant gratification world of communication. Landline phones and calling cards seem so outdated that it’s...
Unless you've been living under a rock (pun totally intended), you've probably heard about or seen The Kindness Rocks Project (or one of its MANY...
A long time ago, I was told that I was trying to fit a square peg into a round hole. I wanted something in...
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...
