military marriage

Everyone loves a beginning, especially the beginning of a relationship. Beginnings hold so much promise, so much excitement, so much....HEAT.… Read More

On the face of things, my husband and I are a perfectly ordinary couple. To look at a photo of… Read More

Wedding vows are a time-honored tradition in this world. Whether we choose to vow our undying love to our service… Read More

I can remember being in high school and thinking “Yeah, maybe I’ll have kids someday. It’s what grown-ups do.” By… Read More

I had been a military spouse for two years when I found myself standing in front of a large group… Read More

In loving memory of Caeli Von Donk Black.  One year ago today, on Saturday, June 6th 2015,  Lt. Colonel Caeli… Read More

When I decided to enlist in the Navy I didn’t give much thought to what it would be like to… Read More

Recently I was having a conversation with someone who did not have any personal ties to the military. No one… Read More

So much of what we as spouses encounter daily is subject to any number of gag rules. Your spouse's deployment… Read More

I feel like I should start this off with a disclaimer, because first of all I don't want people getting… Read More

March 9th I sat down and did some math. I really shouldn’t have done that because instead of calming me… Read More

Originally posted on Literally, Darling What does being 22 mean to you? Starting a career, traveling, or just consuming a little… Read More

Leaving the party early, quitting at halftime, checking out, GAME OVER. I've heard it, you've heard it, and we've all… Read More

The other day my husband and I had, what some people might consider, an argument. I considered it a "knock-down, drag-out,… Read More

Recommitting can never come too late or too often. With spring around the corner, it reminds us that life can… Read More

Dear Mindy, I have no idea where to turn to so I decided to write to you guys in hope… Read More

Dear Mindy, My husband I are currently living apart while he is in the Navy. We recently just went through… Read More

I don’t think I can put into words how much I adore that passage from Love, Actually. I probably watch… Read More