Early in our marriage, I recall folding laundry and wondering why my husband had so many green boot socks. Not an excessive amount — just no two pairs the same. Who decided …
What I’ll Take With Me After Military Retirement
Summer Plans When You Don’t Feel Like Planning Leave
Military life often does not cooperate with your vacation plans. Sure, we would love to go on a cruise or visit that resort location. We can’t do it now because of a …
There’s No Cardboard in Sight
It usually hits around the halfway point at a duty station — that itch to change things up. With plenty of time left before my next PCS, I look for ways to …
Military Life Unknowns: Is Now the Right Time for a New Dog?
After losing our second golden retriever, Hondo, to cancer two years ago, my family finds itself in a season of transitions. Military retirement is closer than ever, and high school graduation is …
Counseling Healed Me, and Challenged Me Too
My Personal Journey Through Counseling For the past several months, I’ve been sitting across from a counselor on a video call each week, untangling the messy threads of my life—challenging family dynamics …
Ideas to Help You Find Your Home After Military Retirement
My husband and I play this game when we have a rare date night, which I am sure is common among many military couples. We imagine what life looks like after military …
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