Thanksgiving is almost here, and like most people, I’m thinking about all the things I’m thankful for this year. I started composing a top 10 list of things I’m thankful for, but the list was generic and predictable. Of course I’m thankful for my husband, my children, my family and friends, our health, and steady […] Read more…
Military Family Appreciation Month
Last week, as I quietly enjoyed my lunch break at work, one of my co-workers started complaining about the lack of appreciation she receives from the administration for her work as a teacher. “When was the last time we got a compliment instead of criticism?” she asked the other teachers in the room. “It sure […] Read more…
Mil Spouse Friday Fill-In #22
It’s Friday again so time to link up with Wife of a Sailor for Mil Spouse Friday Fill-In! Here are this week’s questions… 1. If you had to be shipwrecked on a deserted island, but all your human needs – such as food and water – were taken care of, what two items would you want […] Read more…
Bah Humbug Funk
As I was putting out the trash this evening, I noticed that my neighbors have not only put up their Christmas tree, but they have started to put their outside Christmas lights up. Seriously? Are the holidays that close that I’m seeing Christmas lights already?! I love the holidays. But Christmas trees before Thanksgiving? That’s […] Read more…
Top 10 Bloggy Friends I’m Passing Awards To
I love getting blogging awards. I’ve received several since starting my blog, and at first I was pretty diligent about paying them forward. Unfortunately, I’ve become a major slacker in the awards department. So today I wanted to combine a top 10 list with the handing out of awards. First, I want to thank the […] Read more…
Mil Spouse Friday Fill-In
I love Fridays! It’s been awhile since I’ve participated in Wife of a Sailor’s Mil Spouse Friday Fill-In, but it’s such a fun meme, and I wanted to join in this week. Here are this week’s questions… 1. Were you named after anyone? Nope. My brother inherited my father’s middle name, but I inherited nothing. That’s […] Read more…
