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Here’s a little ditty to sing your way through present-wrapping fundraisers, tree decorating, or when you need a humorous perspective about our unique and sometimes chaotic lifestyle:
On the first day of Christmas, my soldier gave to me…
A home in a foreign country.
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Dear Tom Brady, as a Steeler fan, I don’t often root for you. But I am married to a Patriots fan, and I know that if you are on TV in the 4th quarter, I better not leave the living room.
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He risks his life for people he doesn’t even know, imagine what he’ll do for me. This is one of the many reasons I am proud to be an Army wife.
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Greetings to all the new military spouses (and all the seasoned ones) out there. Military life may seem overwhelming and when you are facing a deployment, it may seem impossible.
But Guess what? You got this and we are here to help you. Below are some resources for those of you who ar experiencing deployment for the first time and also for those of you who just need a refresh.
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Grwing up in the late 70s and early 80’s, I became a saavy record collector. You all remember records? The old school way to build a playlist?? I admit, I usaully bought a record for the A side. That side of the album or 45 that had the hit song, the catchy song, or the song I wanted to hear everytime I turned on the radio. I never bought a record for the B side.
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When is the last time you Jumped? I mean really jumped?
Jumped for Joy?
Jumped at a some kind of chance?
Jumped into a new duty station?
Jumped to reach a new career height?
When all is said and done, you have to be okay with what you built for yourself in this military life.
When the orders stop coming & the zip codes stop changing, the foundation you built for yourself and your family during this time of service will be the support for your next chapter.
You have been told you are like the Dandelion,
Thriving and resilient, no matter where the wind takes you.
And you are, Military Child. You are! You did not choose this life, but you love the people that did.
As you get older, perhaps you resemble the Dandelion a little bit less.
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At age 53 I became a waitress … once again. It had been thirty years since I laced up those sexy (anti-slip) black shoes, tied a polyester apron around my waist, and hoisted a tray of pancakes over my shoulder.
Why now?
I’m fortunate to have a portable career as a high school teacher, but we moved here during the height of the pandemic, and schools in this area were only offering virtual classes. For me, teaching is a contact sport, so I decided to wait it out. My daughter came home from her job at a local diner and asked if I could help out because the diner was struggling to find staff.
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