I told the folks at the local dog park that they wouldn’t be seeing Moby, our one-year-old yellow Lab, for a couple of weeks. When I explained why, the men in the group collectively cringed and hitched their knees together. The appointment was first thing Monday morning. Moby loped out of our front door into…
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Sound Off: Should military spouses speak out about politics?
On bases around the US, military officials have released guidance on what military folks can and cannot do during this primary election season, citing the laws restricting partisan activity and giving special instructions on social media. Embarrassed at my ignorance after 22 years as a military spouse, I wondered, “What are the applicable laws anyway?…
Snow Plows and Wedding Vows
After 23 years of marriage, I know relationships are tested. Power struggles surface during unexpected moments, when complex facets of our subconscious bait us into subtle conflicts with our mates. Every couple has their triggers, and ours include discussions over which way the toilet paper roll should hang, who touched the thermostat last, and what…
Chills, Thrills and Spills
I had no business getting on that sled. A middle-aged Navy wife and mother of three, I should’ve been at the bottom of the hill taking pictures. But when my base neighbor handed me a red saucer after I’d been cooped up watching Jonas drop a foot and a half of snow on the hill…
Military Families Hit Harder by Inflation