Life

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...

I sort of knew something was wrong by the expression on his face. When you've been married for almost 12...

For most, this time of the year holds the excitement of the school year ending, the promise of fun summer...

Let me tell you a story. A few months ago, the ambulance was called for a little boy in my...

I have more than a few heart wrenching scenes engraved within my memories spanning my short 28 years, but perhaps...

The best vacations offer quality time to relax, make memories, try new things, see new scenery and escape from the...

June 14, 1775: The Second Continental Congress formed the Continental Army as a means for the 13 unified American colonies...

Life is hard. Being an adult is hard. But we know hard. We know the down and dirty, muck and...

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

I’ve been told that I am a bit of a control freak… maybe a micromanager…or perhaps an obsessive organizer. Personally,...

For the most part, we all remember the basics of what we should be packing to stay with us when...

As the date to our vow renewal quickly approaches, I look back over the 23 years of our relationship and...