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Friendship can be hard especially when balanced on a perpetually spinning wheel. I liken military friendships to a roller coaster; the ride can be a thrill, circuslike enjoyment, spinning all sorts of directions with extreme highs and extreme lows....
Five years ago, I put on my first pair of sticky socks because I had decided to give this “barre thing” a try. I had two small boys (ages 4 and 2), a full-time career, a husband who was...
Marriage can feel hard. In the beginning, it isn’t. My opinion is that it shouldn’t be. It should be mostly rainbows and loving gazes and every night feeling like a date night and "no, I love you more!" (OK my...
A few months ago, I was sharing with my mom, sister, and sister-in-law that my life felt completely overwhelming. It was strange because there was nothing, in particular, that had changed or that I could blame for the way...
Military moms are a special breed. We move a lot. We find new houses, new schools, new churches, new grocery stores, new playgroups, new friends. We find and start new jobs. We uproot. We settle down. And then we...
resolutions: (n)  firm decisions to do or not do something                Oxford Dictionary  According to a 2017 survey, the most popular New Year's resolutions were focused on self-care. No surprise there, right? This means "eating healthier,"...
won·der a feeling of surprise mingled with admiration, caused by something beautiful, unexpected, unfamiliar, or inexplicable. Have you had the chance to watch the 2017 American comedy-drama film, Wonder? If you haven’t - run to the nearest Blockbuster (if only),...
The perfect mother: a title bestowed upon the best moms and coveted by many. This woman can balance everything. Her children are carefully dressed and well-behaved. She can manage a career and be present at home and for all...
I am a runner. I also am a mom to three kids, three and under. I am a #MotherRunner. I ran my first half marathon 8 months postpartum with my second child. Now that my youngest is 5 months old,...
Unless you do not follow social media or live under a rock, you have heard of the ketogenic diet. I have family and friends that have followed it. It seems to appear in magazines, Facebook, Instagram, Twitter ... it...
As we enter the holiday months - with all the parties, commitments, and celebrations - I wanted to give our book club a lighter read. The Favorite Sister by Jessica Knoll was our choice. This self-described beach read follows...
This week, November 12-18, marks World Antibiotic Awareness Week (WAAW). The aim of the week, according to the World Health Organization, is to "increase global awareness of antibiotic resistance (AMR) and to encourage best practices among the general public,...

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Writing to your Trainee

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Writing to your trainee while in basic training can serve as a lifeline, connecting recruits to their support systems during a time of intense...

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