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In much of my reading and living, I have found “shared experiences” to be among the key components of a healthy relationship. I have gone so far as to dispense related advice to new couples, new friends, and seasoned couples who have broken down. Not just me, but magazines, self-help gurus, and relationship books say much the same. Continue reading
Events such as birth of a baby, weddings, funerals, deployment or reunion ceremonies, all trigger different powerful emotions in people. There are also times in life when you meet someone and are changed forever by hearing their life stories and how they have impacted others by their actions. Continue reading
In 1001 Things to Love about Military Life we talk about how we love military spouses who step up and volunteer (#364). It’s so ingrained in who we are as military spouses that we even pause a moment in the book to have the reader reflect on some of their favorite volunteer experiences. We know they have them. Continue reading
Grandpa hung up the phone after listening to another organization asking for donations to help our Veterans. “I want to help our wounded warriors and their families, I need to reach out, but I don’t know what organization is really going to do what they say they are going to do.” Continue reading
Number 974 in our book is “reminiscing about how things change over time.” I’m in the midst of going through my Army Reserve files as I double check my retirement points to apply for my reserve retirement pay as I approach age 60. It’s like taking a walk through my military past. Continue reading
A permanent book section in all the military exchanges and libraries for military families is finally happening! Read more to find out the good news… Continue reading
My husband and I are both retired military, him from active duty and me from the Army Reserves. We don’t live near a military post or base. We rarely make the 4-hour drive to the closest commissary and exchange. Despite those facts, I find myself reminded daily of many of the items we list in 1001 Things to Love About Military Life. Here are a few. Continue reading
Wow, a night full of tradition, precision and pageantry and hotties in uniforms. One more thing to add to my list of things I love about the military. Continue reading
Here we are again with the Clark family. Two weeks ago, we introduced you to MSG Clark in the blog titled 4-Star Family – part 1 of 2. More than twenty years ago, the Clarks were just Michael and Wendy embarking … Continue reading
In “1001″ we say how we LOVE “conversation starters.” It’s our #282: Unit T-shirts, unit jackets and hats, tie tacks, and bumper stickers are given as a few examples. Well, this blog is about another conversation starter and, as an added bonus, you get to listen in on the conversation. Continue reading