Let me be clear-I am not writing about the next generation of military brats. I am writing about mommas who are getting ready to shoulder the burden of the military mom backpack we experienced moms carry. I can tell the surge is coming. My Facebook feed is full of prom photos. Smiling beautiful ... READ the POST
The Month of the Military Child
It’s been forty plus years since I gave up my status as a military kid. Back in those days we moved more often. There were no yellow ribbons, and welcome home videos. We were Military Brats, trained to stand at attention during colors, not walk on the grass, and suck it up. Now I am a ... READ the POST
To Ashley’s Mom
I caught this news clip online yesterday. The smiling blonde face in a helmet looked like my daughter in Afghanistan and I had to stop and watch. I knew the story. I even knew the dust the one soldier described. But seeing it told in this way especially by her mom-I was deeply touched. Ashley's ... READ the POST
Jubilation!
I have not one but two kids that are coming home to the farm. Never mind that it is just for 36 hours. As my Marine Mom friends say “ Boots in the house!" It's time to celebrate and that means it is cookie time! Make no mistake I have made a zillion dozen cookies in my lifetime. Bake sales, after ... READ the POST
California here I come!
I am pretty excited to provide the details for my UCLA visit. It will be May 4th from 7-9 PM. The organizers would like you to register so I am providing the link. UCLA Be Safe Love Mom Registration Come on out and say hello and get your book signed. I would love to meet you. ... READ the POST
What a difference a week makes
Publishing a book is like having a baby-you wait and wait for it to arrive and then bam-the baby is a week old and you are happy and exhausted at the same time. I am so thrilled that so many of you are telling me how much you identify with so many of the stories I shared. I know I should probably ... READ the POST
- « Previous Page
- 1
- …
- 14
- 15
- 16
- 17
- 18
- …
- 21
- Next Page »