Tag: military life
Deciding to Stay Home
Sometimes this crazy, unpredictable military life can bless us with some unexpected opportunities and experiences. For me, this came in the form of a...
Living in the Moment when the Moment’s About to End
These days, the first thing anyone asks me is, “Are you ready for the move?” We’re PCSing in six weeks. I should be deep...
I Left My Heart in Europe
It was my most difficult goodbye. We spent a month leaving jobs and schools; friends and people who had became family; favorite places and...
Grit and Heart (and Also Quite Smart): This Is What Military...
Military families make up less than 0.5 percent of the American population.
Though we have been at war since 9/11, few Americans have served in...
Military Retirement Terrifies Me
Most people hear the word “retirement” and think of something that happens later in life. Generally, it is a time where one stops working...
For The Love Of Dog: How Our Dog Astro Helped Me...
“Everyone thinks they have the best dog. And none of them are wrong.”
— W.R. Purche
I did have the best dog. His name was Astro,...
Things NOT to Say to Federal Employees During the Government Shutdown
As we've all come to know by now, the only military branch not getting paid during the government shutdown is the United States Coast...
Why Don’t We Celebrate “Normal”?
Recently, when I was in line at the grocery store, I picked up a magazine that boasted "Person of the Year" on the front...
Embrace the Suck: 3 Ways to Embrace the Holidays in a...
When we moved to Florida in November of 2014, I was excited to be away from the ice storms, blizzards, and freezing temps that...
Away From Home for the Holidays … and Still Celebrating!
My family and I enjoy holidays, but we love the Christmas season. The lights and decorations; the cheer and spirit; the food and family. Something...
The Long Journey Home, The Even Longer Trip Around Town
Many of us journey home for the holidays. Or, for a couple of weeks in the summer. Or, in September because we miss our...
Marriage Is Not a Contract to Stay the Same
Lawton, Oklahoma, is where you wanted to spend your first anniversary, right? Me too.
I had traveled to visit my husband who had just...