This summer, our family’s annual beach vacation was the same as always, except that it wasn’t…
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It’s Okay to Laugh: The secret behind The Meat and Potatoes of Life
During challenging times, people say, “It’s okay to cry.” … But what about laughter?
The Unknown — A milspouse’s greatest fear
“What’s next? When will we move? Where will we live? Will I find a job? Where will the kids go to school? Will we make good friends? Will we be happy there?” …
Navy Wife Favors Seashore, Despite Shark Uproar
My Navy wife friends and I felt so superior, with our in-your-face nautical-inspired clothing and home decor adorned with anchors and whales and signal flags and boats, as if we were married to Captain Ahab himself. We pitied our poor Army and Air Force comrades, stationed in olive drab Timbuktu, staring out of their base kitchen windows at grain silos. …
What I believe about Hell and hand baskets