Though we are a nation at war I am sometimes surprised by the gulf between the military and civilian communities. I recently spoke at a university forum on military and military families. At the opening of my remarks I asked how many in the audience and on the panel had a relative serving in the military. Not one hand was raised. I asked if their parents or grandparents served. Several …Read the Rest
There is ‘Type “A”‘ and then there is ‘stupid…’
What was I thinking? I was totally out of my mind! For some insane reason I thought I could care …Read the Rest
The Challenge of Leadership
Sadly the Navy is again smarting from the revelations of a leader removed from command; Capt Honors of the USS …Read the Rest
Amazing Generosity…
Ahhh…the holidays are bearing down upon us. Okay, maybe ‘bearing’ is a harsh description. Let me start that again. “It’s …Read the Rest
I’m in NYC! Stand Up for Heroes
Today’s military, including Guard and Reserve, total less than 1% of the population of the United States. Because the military …Read the Rest
Blue Star Families & Blogher!
Since marrying my Sailor I have been thrust into a world with its on culture, lingo, protocols and challenges I …Read the Rest
Can You Hear Me Now…?
I have noticed a trend that frustrates me…customer service is dead. Today I reached my limit with a service provider. …Read the Rest
Got Orders?
Got Orders? We do. Have you noticed that Navy spousedom seems to be lived in cycles; sea duty (that lasts …Read the Rest
9/11 Reflections, Remembering
When I was young I heard adults reflect on where they were, what they were doing when President John F. …Read the Rest
Tomorrow He Reenlists…
Tomorrow my Sailor re-enlists. I know that is not earth-shaking news. There will be no ‘special news alert’ anouncing the …Read the Rest
Photos of Fallen Marine – Journalistic “Duty?”
You may have heard, even followed, the controversial front-page publishing of the photo of dying Marine Lance Corporal Johsua Bernard …Read the Rest
