Love and War

Probably one of the happiest days of my youth was when I found out that I didn’t have to celebrate or even acknowledge The-Fake-&-Smarmy-Holiday-That-Shall-Not-Be-Named. This was long before K was in my life, so it has nothing to do with any missteps on either of our parts. In fact, when I told him he was [...]

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Reflections on a day

I truly want this blog to help me not get mired down in all schlock and drama that a deployment can incite. It’s all too easy to get caught up in pity parties and worry fests, or bang your head against the wall with everything that ends up on your plate. Staying positive takes some [...]

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Why now?

What I want this blog to be, and what I intend to make it, is a record of the good things that help me get through this time–before, during, and after the deployment. I want it to show that you can get through a difficult time and still keep it together and maybe even come out with a greater appreciation for life.

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