A prom approach fit for royalty

During my teen years, I learned that whether prom was romantic, silly, boring or awkward, it always leaves an indelible mark.

Military spouses find ways to make things work

One of the first lessons that military spouses learn: In the face of less-than-ideal circumstances, there’s respect in just making do.

I fought the lawn, and the lawn won

Is a lovely, immaculate garden really too much to ask?

Reading, writing and political ranting

Unfortunately, sometimes the heated political opinions are mightier than the pen.

For some military spouses, intel can be hard to come by

Some military communities are not like the others, as “intel wives” sometimes learn the hard way.

Happy to permanently wave goodbye to ‘80s hair trends

Life in the modern world has its challenges, but at least we’re not all getting perms anymore.

The best friendships don’t need a fantasy setting

As a “retired” military spouse that doesn’t move anymore, I depend on weekend getaways to break up the monotony of normal civilian life. But it’s the people, not the location, that matters.

Ozempic could be new weapon in US military’s arsenal

Why is it so hard to recruit and retain citizens to serve our country? One factor has impacted military recruiting and retention even more than others — The American obesity crisis.

Attempting to momsplain husband’s mansplaining

One parent gives useful information, and the other seems to insult his children’s intelligence. There’s only one person who might be able to explain why.

Sailing toward dangerous, male-infested waters

I’ve been offered the opportunity to crew on an offshore sailboat, and a safety course is required. If my lifelong dream is to come true, I need to get over imposter syndrome and get on with it.