Growing up in the Northeast, autumn was a spectacle of colorful leaves, crisp air, apple pie and pumpkin patches. It was a season I loved but took for granted. Military life changed …
Embracing Autumn at Every Duty Station
Now and Then: The Shift in Military Spouse Culture
Having teenagers is a great way to make sure we’re reminded daily that we are old. I often tell my kids what life was like before the internet, that phones used to …
The Unexpected Journey of Military Spouses
Can I just say if this life has taught me anything, it should have taught me to always expect the unexpected. So, when this deployment got extended (as they almost always do), …
It’s the Faces, Not the Places
Have you ever heard two people talking about one duty station in entirely different ways? One person says it was her least favorite assignment, while the other says it was her absolute …
Three Ways To Prepare for College Freshman Year
Our daughter’s high school graduation, thankfully, is in the family’s rearview mirror. For me, it was a celebration that I hoped to move through as gracefully as possible. I knew all the …
Tips for Military Facing School Milestones and Moves
As a mom of five military kids, I’ve led my crew through countless first days of school, new classrooms, and bittersweet milestones across nearly two decades of my husband’s Marine Corps career. …
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