Karen Poisson

Why I Might Be the Worst Military Spouse Friend Ever

I am the worst military spouse friend ever, but I also stink at being a friend in general. I know… Read More

Dun-dun-dun: We Got Assigned to the Pentagon

My spouse came home one day and told me that we had another assignment to the D.C. area. The National… Read More

Put Yourself Out There For Your Fellow Spouses

We should all be grateful that there is no longer a spot on our spouse’s reports that ranks our participation.… Read More

The Liberating Realization That Nothing Is In Your Control

It’s happened to us all, or it will. It’s the day you finally give up, the day you realize that… Read More

Same Old Song and Dance: The Classic Playlist

It’s the same old song (and dance). There is usually a list that gets circulated once a year that contains… Read More