Tag: friendship
The Meal I Always Have on Hand to Take to a...
I love to take meals to people. You got a sick kid? Lemme bring you a meal. Your husband is in the field all...
The 5 People You Meet at Book Club
I love to read and have found joining a Book Club can be a great way to make friends as I've moved around the...
Remember the New Kid
Back to school season is my favorite. I love the excitement of a new school year. Freshly sharpened pencils. The anticipation of new opportunities...
What is a Friendship Deal Breaker?
“I don’t know what to do,” my 11 year old said as she plopped down at the kitchen table.
“About what?” I asked her.
“About my...
When Not Moving Isn’t The Same As Staying Still
My daughter will be turning eight next month. She recently asked me if we would be moving again since her birthday is coming up....
New Move, New Neighbors, Now What?
“Hi there, neighbor!”
If you watch an episode of Mr. Rogers’ Neighborhood, it is the kindness Mr. Rogers shows to all neighbors that tenders even...
Making Friends and Keeping Them
Military spouses are pretty experienced at the art of starting over in a new place and trying to make new friends but what do...
How To Be A (Better) Friend From Afar
I have some amazing friends, and they live all over the place. I want to be a better friend to them, no matter where...
Same Storm, Different Boats: Friendships in a Pandemic
When the Covid-19 pandemic first came on the scene, I underestimated the impact it was going to have on my life.
I think if...
Thankful for Thanksgiving: An Outsider’s View
This might sound strange but up until 3 years ago, I didn’t really know what Thanksgiving was all about.
That might have already given...
My Military Spouse Friendships Fill a Void like No Other
Chances are if you are reading this, you have at least one friend who is a military spouse, or on the flip side of...
A Letter to My Best Friend from Before
Before I had children. Before I was married. Before I moved away to follow my soldier across the country. Before all of that, there...