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The Miracle Season Movie Release

Posted on March 27, 2018 by Commander in Chief At home

Resilience is an invaluable trait for everyone; for military families, resilience is essential to emotional survival. Military families are fettered with constant challenges which both necessitate and build resilience in them. One moment that helped me build my resilience is … Continue reading →

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A Wrinkle In Time Movie Release- Giveaway

Posted on March 8, 2018 by Commander in Chief At home

For as long as I can remember, I’ve loved when a book I’ve read is made into a movie, and A Wrinkle In Time definitely fits the category. I can remember reading and re-reading the book throughout my childhood, and … Continue reading →

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Enough with the Guns

Posted on February 18, 2018 by Commander in Chief At home

The second amendment is sacred. Wait… No it’s not. Life is sacred. It’s that simple. Gun laws must be amended and enforced, and gun culture in the US needs to evolve. Gun advocates will cry foul. Gun advocates will say … Continue reading →

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Finding the Right Fit: Adventures in Application- Testing

Posted on January 29, 2018 by Commander in Chief At home

Dwight has started his university application process. He’s our second son, so it’s not my first rodeo, and as we proceed, I feel like I have good information and advice to offer readers. I’ve learned a lot in the past … Continue reading →

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Military Appreciation Month: 10 Things We Appreciate About Being a Military Family- The Silver Linings

Posted on May 8, 2017 by Commander in Chief At home

10. Relocating. Some of us actually prefer to stay on the move and want to see as much of the world as is possible. We get antsy if we stay in one place for too long. Living overseas, especially, provides … Continue reading →

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Speaking English

Posted on January 30, 2017 by Commander in Chief At home

Living overseas, as a diplomat interacting with people from many different countries, has made me realize that I am truly blessed, in many ways, to have been born in the United States. Birth into a nation that speaks the most … Continue reading →

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Fluid Language Exchange in International Classrooms

Posted on January 13, 2017 by Commander in Chief At home

I’ve spent the past semester volunteering as a substitute teacher at an International school here in China. Doing so cements my opinion that our kids are extremely blessed to have the opportunity to learn in this environment. The highest number … Continue reading →

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Our President Elect, Let’s Deal With It

Posted on November 10, 2016 by Commander in Chief At home

It’s going to be ok. If you are feeling overwhelmed, try some kindergarten calming soup breathing… Smell the soup, blow on the soup, smell the soup, blow on the soup, in-out, in-out. Now, let’s get on with it. If you … Continue reading →

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Help Other Military Families and Earn Amazon Gift Cards

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

I want to share the news about the great support website for military families: MilitaryTownAdvisor.com. The site has been redesigned to really help families like ours, and you can earn Amazon gift cards by adding your own information to the site! … Continue reading →