Monthly Archives: January 2014

The B&*$# is Back

Posted on January 10, 2014 by Commander in Chief At home

Freezing rain forced at two hour delay of the school day, so the kids had time to hang out and relax before leaving the house this morning. As I was making breakfast, nine year old Bob wondered aloud about why … Continue reading →

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Horatio Goes Away, Mrs. Murphy Comes Back

Posted on January 8, 2014 by Commander in Chief At home

Long time ‘Diatribes’ readers will remember that Mrs. Murphy was an occasional visitor while Horatio was deployed 2010-2012. He has been back for quite some time now and I guess she missed us, because as soon as he left for … Continue reading →

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Congress Must Keep Its Promise

Posted on January 6, 2014 by Commander in Chief At home

I truly despise the phrase: “It’s not fair.” I have banned the three words from my home and classroom, but I can’t think of a better way to sum up the deal Congress has made in their newly passed budget … Continue reading →

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It’s Only 2 Weeks

Posted on January 5, 2014 by Commander in Chief At home

Horatio is in Taiwan for two weeks of immersion language training. He is already fluent in Mandarin but the two weeks of intensive, in-country, classes will help him brush up on his skills. Of course I’d rather have him here, … Continue reading →

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Ponder This

Posted on January 5, 2014 by Commander in Chief At home

Moving is one of the most stressful events in a person’s life. Military families endure more moves than most other families. Military kids bear more stress than their fair share, having to readjust and acclimate to new schools, homes and … Continue reading →

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What About the Kids?

Posted on January 5, 2014 by Commander in Chief At home

I know that Taiwan will be great for us. We look forward to the adventures. Getting to the happy and settled point will be a rocky road. 9 year old Bob wanted to tell all of his friends at once … Continue reading →

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Moving Again

Posted on January 5, 2014 by Commander in Chief At home

Over the 18 years I’ve been “in” the Navy, I’ve had to organize ten moves. Our relocation from China to Washington DC was meant to be our last, and yet, I now face another pack-up… our household goods being crated … Continue reading →

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