“If it’s true that a nation defines itself by those it honors, let us also define ourselves by those we support.” ~Deborah Mullen, wife of Navy Adm. Mike Mullen, chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff Just a reminder that today is Memorial Day. Please remember the National Moment of Remembrance is at 3 PM […] Read more…
Mil Spouse Weekly Roundup #38
We’re on Mil Spouse Weekly Roundup #38! Go on over to ACU’s, Stiletto Shoes, and Pretty Pink Tutus and link up with my good friend Mrs. G. I. Joe! Enjoy your Memorial Day weekend! And please, in between hot dogs and cannonballs in the pool, make sure you take a minute to remember what Memorial Day is […] Read more…
The Home Depot Rolls Up Its Sleeves And Tackles Vets’ Housing Issues
Spring is in the air. The weather is getting warmer. Days are getting longer. Kids are playing outside. And of course, yard work once again becomes a priority after taking a break for the winter. If you’re anything like our family, the coming of spring means weekly trips to The Home Depot. You probably already […] Read more…
Project Gratitude: Day 145
PROJECT GRATITUDE DAY 145: I am thankful for the lengthy power outage that forced me to take a much-needed 24 hour break from my computer. (However, I am also thankful that my power is now back on and I can resume all normal computer activity.) Read more…
Top 10 Ways to Observe Memorial Day
“Any Nation that does not honor its heroes will not long endure.” ~Abraham Lincoln What do you think of when you think about Memorial Day? Do you think of enjoying a 3-day weekend? Do you think of the sales at shopping malls? Do you think of barbecues and the community pool opening […] Read more…
Bridesmaids
Over the weekend, Mr. Roller Coaster and I went out on a date night. Because I was the birthday girl, I got to select the movie. And I chose… Bridesmaids! First, I have to tell you the movie was HILARIOUS. During one scene I was laughing so hard I couldn’t breathe. And it wasn’t just a mindless stupid funny […] Read more…
