Reluctant Bachelors

Because of the economy, civilian families are finding themselves living the geo bachelor lifestyle that is typically associated with military families. We see it time and again in our greater military community, and we do what we have to make it work.

Memorial Day: a day to remember and honor.

We honor the legacy of servicemembers who have made the greatest sacrifice. We military spouses and families also remember those left behind to march on, on this and each and every Memorial Day.

Whistle while you work, but get there on time.

Maybe it’s the military in my blood, but I try to be on time or early everywhere I need to be. You may feel the same way. In fact, many military types say, If you are on time, then you’re late. Call me crazy, but being consistently late gives a bad impression. There is nothing [...]

La Vida Militar Loca

There are sure a lot of ups and downs in our military life. Spouse leaves, you deal with it, you thrive, spouse comes home, and repeat crazy cycle all over again.

From the Sunny Side of the Street

Let us talk about the whole making lemonade out of lemons adage. It is possible. Sure it may be sour, but why not forget about being irate and focusing on where to place the blame and redirecting your energy and not necessarily your anger; reinvent yourself into an optimist—take on that challenge with zeal. There is no need to wallow in your sorrows. Stewing about your situation will not change it; it may only increase your anger in the long run thereby perpetuating a sickening cycle of pain and hurt. Go out, get a big honkin’ pitcher, gather the bright and beautiful lemons and redesign the sourness of it all into a sweet and tasty treat.

Anything but dependent.

I have been trying to come up with some grandiose biography to share with you all; something that would provide the perfect picture of me, without actually meeting me in real life. And, I will be honest, I started thinking about this particular post last week and life got a hold of me which brings [...]

Virtual Camouflage: Spouses and Online Discussion Boards

Comfortably sitting in my high-back rolling chair, I am absorbed in my flat panel monitor. The day’s discussion topics range from Is my son going remember my husband when he returns from deployment? to My in-laws are driving me crazy. Then you have the obligatory recipe, pet, pay and prayer threads going. Every military discussion [...]