Monthly Archives: August 2016

On the Road- For Real

Posted on August 30, 2016 by Commander in Chief At home

I drove to the US Embassy today. Young Harold needed his final rabies vaccine, so I had to take him to the embassy health unit. That might not sound like much to write about, but for a foreigner like me, … Continue reading →

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Life Hacks, Adapting to the New Normal

Posted on August 29, 2016 by Commander in Chief At home

We received our air shipment last week, finally. Our household was packed up in Taipei July 5 and 6. We had two shipments: one went by air and the other by sea. Neither should have taken very long to reach … Continue reading →

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The Freedom To Roam

Posted on August 25, 2016 by Commander in Chief At home

When in Rome (or Beijing), do as the locals do. I saw very few motorized tuk tuks when we lived in Beijing seven years ago. Now, though, I see them everywhere around our little rural hamlet. Locals and expats alike … Continue reading →

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GREATER, The True Story of Brandon Burlsworth. Walmart Gift card Giveaway

Posted on August 25, 2016 by Commander in Chief At home

GREATER is an inspirational movie based on the life of Brandon Burlsworth. Brandon had one dream – to play for the Arkansas Razorbacks. Unfortunately, Brandon was a clumsy player who lacked the physical prowess to make the team. He was … Continue reading →

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Making a House a Home

Posted on August 19, 2016 by Commander in Chief At home

My first goal, upon moving into a new house, is to make it feel like home to our family. Typically, the houses, provided to us by the government, are pretty generic, so I like to make changes to personalize them. … Continue reading →

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Posted on August 16, 2016 by Commander in Chief At home

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#LivingFearless

Posted on August 2, 2016 by Commander in Chief At home

Courage is not living without fear, courage is acting, despite the fear. As a military spouse, I have had to appear to be #LivingFearless more than I ever imagined I would. I’ve gotten pretty good at hiding the fear and … Continue reading →