Monthly Archives: August 2015

Just Another Rainy Day in Taipei

Posted on August 31, 2015 by Commander in Chief At home

Any time I leave the house I see something I wouldn’t see if I lived in the U.S. So, I decided to simply document one afternoon and share some of the sites. School is out. A mass exodus of students … Continue reading →

Posted in Uncategorized | Tagged busy city, taipei, tianmu, tropical rain | 1 Comment

Backing off To Help Kids Jump Ahead

Posted on August 30, 2015 by Commander in Chief At home

We usually start a new school year by giving our kids a clear list of guidelines, limits and expectations. We are two weeks into the new year and are taking a decidedly different tack this time around. Our eldest, Zack, … Continue reading →

Posted in No Nonsense Parenting | Tagged get kids to do homework, good school routines, homework parents, homework routines, how to do homework, school routines, too much homework | Leave a comment

Scholarships For Wounded Warriors- Deadline September 15

Posted on August 25, 2015 by Commander in Chief At home

Colorado Technical University Calls for Annual Wounded Warrior Scholarship Applications For the first time, CTU expands program to include those injured in any combat duty and caregivers of wounded warriors – Colorado Technical University (CTU) announced its call for applications … Continue reading →

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Prepare for a Mobile Career as a Military Spouse

Posted on August 18, 2015 by Commander in Chief At home

I had a military spouse “ah ha moment” about 10 years into our marriage. It came at the end of a debate with my husband about why the government seems to make odd choices related to his job back then. … Continue reading →

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Connect with a Deployed Soldier. Send a HeroBox

Posted on August 11, 2015 by Commander in Chief At home

Are you looking for a fun and easy way to support the troops? I know I get several requests, every month, from kind people looking to connect with a deployed soldier, sailor or marine. Because of increased security, it’s not … Continue reading →