Life

There are stereotypes that reference every aspect of a human’s entire existence: race, gender, sexual orientation, class status…you name it,...

After our service members deploy, the initial emptiness of our home can seem almost loud in its presence. Even if...

I know, I know, if you are a fellow lover of all things Hamilton you’re probably pre-judging the direction of...

I’m not selfish. It’s called a hustle, folks. While I’m writing this as a military spouse with a husband deployed...

Sometimes, a duty station works its way into your heart until it feels like home and you never want to...

Alright, it’s time to  talk about the elephant in the room: Facebook spouse pages. When I asked to write about...

Check out Part 1 in Adventures in PCSing Across the Country HERE! At 0600 on Tuesday, May 30, 2017, we...

It’s the siren call of the Navy, the motto to which all sailors hold themselves accountable. The ship becomes your...

As your time is nearing an end at your current duty station and your rotation date is approaching, you are...

I have a real question for you… DO WE HAVE TO ADULT ALLLL YEAR LONG?? UGH!! Raise your hand if...

Hand in hand they walked towards the airport terminal. When they got to the gate the United States Navy Sailor...

I can still remember the phone call. I was sitting on my porch doing homework when my department head called...

What thoughts and associations appear in your head when you hear about military families? Are they about strict discipline, restraint,...

I know. It sounds awful. What cold-hearted b*#$% doesn’t miss her husband while he is deployed overseas?! I definitely miss...

A few days ago a giant turtle arrived on the scene in front of our home. It wasn’t the snapping...

Standing at the altar holding his hand, I remember his ribbons gently resting upon the bold green blazer symbolizing an...

Receiving an invitation to visit your deployed spouse at his or her next port call evokes all of the anticipation...

I’m certain you’ve heard the old phrase “home is where the heart is.” It’s likely stitched on a pillow sitting...