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That moment when you’re too old to play
This week, my oldest son, Ford, begins seventh grade. He’s technically been in “middle school” for a year…
News
Navy’s Returning Warrior Workshop breaking mold
You have thoughts about what the military is “like.” All of us do. Typical stereotypes include the following:
Opinion
Week alone means kids are growing up
I knew this would happen. Indeed, I told you that it would happen. My youngest son, Lindell, went…
News
Wood misses hidden cost of military life
A January Huffington Post article by David Wood has risen from the dead, and it’s making many military…
Opinion
Wood misses hidden cost of military life
A January Huffington Post article by David Wood has risen from the dead, and it’s making many military…
Opinion
Navy Wise | When the iPhone loses you, is there any hope?
I’m one of those people who has grown increasingly reliant on modern technology, and I’m worried (not really)…
Opinion
Military wives cheated by Patraeus scandal | Sarah Smiley
Twelve years ago, Dustin arrived at a new squadron, and at the Hail and Farewell (the Navy’s efficient…
Opinion
Dinner at the Smiley’s | separating politics from people
In September, when Senator-elect Angus King (then still a candidate) was the 41st guest to fill my deployed…