May 2010 - Spouse Buzz - The Network of Care

PMSS + DTY = One Ridiculous Situation

My least favorite thing to do when my husband is away is dealing with mechanics, contractors and repair men. I'm not a helpless little female, and I can handle a lot of minor repairs myself, but I don't know the...

Published Mon, May 10 2010 7:51 AM by SpouseBUZZ

Filed under: Deployment

SURPRISE: Your Weekend Feel Good Video

Do grab a kleenex, though....

Published Fri, May 21 2010 1:23 PM by SpouseBUZZ

Filed under: Deployment

Can I Get A Makeup Test?

A month or so ago, I went in to medical for a much needed check-up. One of the tests performed was a cholesterol test, which came back a little high. The nurse-practitioner called me and talked about all the stuff...

Published Fri, May 07 2010 6:20 AM by SpouseBUZZ

Filed under: Day in the Life of a Milspouse

I apologize

My last two posts, which are no longer on the site, were offensive toward my husband and I feel the least I can do is apologize to him publicly, as well as in person. Honey, I am sorry and I...

Published Tue, May 18 2010 8:43 PM by SpouseBUZZ

Promises Kept. Memorial Day 2010

My son's unit deployed to Afghanistan in the fall of 2009. All of these men were volunteers. Most of them raised their right hand and swore an oath after 9/11. To join the military at this point, knowing you will...

Published Mon, May 31 2010 5:57 AM by SpouseBUZZ

Excuse Me, That's Just Weird

These are Air Force Family's dogs, Ike and Mamie. Ike and Mamie have been wonderful companions, and they love everyone. Mamie, in particular, has a thing for babies. Ike, however, apparently has had some issues come up. It all started...

Published Fri, May 07 2010 9:57 AM by SpouseBUZZ

Filed under: Deployment, Miscellaneous, Day in the Life of a Milspouse, Family Matters

Thirty Days, Thirty Contests?

That's the plan. How many of you have seen those Publisher's Clearing House commercials where people win gobs of money and thought, Yeah, Right? Me, too. I'm not what you would call a "lucky" person. I don't win things. But....

Published Wed, May 19 2010 3:35 PM by SpouseBUZZ

Filed under: Miscellaneous

Reaching Out to Military Widows

Army Widow Helps Heal the Wound Dressed in black and seated in a folding chair in front of flag-draped coffin, the young woman is heartbroken. Her parents stand behind her with their hands on her shoulders. A soldier kneels before...

Published Tue, May 11 2010 9:50 AM by SpouseBUZZ

Filed under: Resources, SurvivorBUZZ

Want to Be on Tee-Vee?

Any military wife or mom who wants to come into midtown Manhattan Saturday morning by 7am, dressing in a t-shirt and workout clothes that are camouflage or say "army" on them (or something similar) can come to 48th and 6th...

Published Fri, May 07 2010 8:01 AM by SpouseBUZZ

Filed under: Miscellaneous

Could It Be True? Might MyCAA Reopen to New Users?

I heard a delicious rumor about MyCAA opening, and so I did a little research. It seems that the rumor is based on comments made May 8, 2010 by Secretary of Defense Robert M. Gates at a Town Hall meeting...

Published Fri, May 14 2010 8:56 AM by SpouseBUZZ

Filed under: Education, Resources

I'm Telling You, One of Us is Going to Win Something...

I won't post contests/sweepstakes on a daily basis as some of them might fall through the cracks, but the goal is 30 contests in 30 days, so I'll post a compilation of them twice a week or so. Background here....

Published Thu, May 27 2010 12:46 PM by SpouseBUZZ

Filed under: Miscellaneous

WANTED: PCS Fairy

Today I began "Operation PCS to Hawaii." I cleaned out the coat closet by the door, my half of the bedroom closet (well, the clothes - still have a bunch of stuff on the floor and shelf to go through),...

Published Mon, May 17 2010 9:41 PM by SpouseBUZZ

Filed under: PCS

HIS way vs. MY way

DH and I recently celebrated our 13th anniversary and even after all these years there are things that I am still trying to accept that he just doesn't do things "my way." The other night I asked DH to start...

Published Fri, May 14 2010 8:33 AM by SpouseBUZZ

Filed under: Day in the Life of a Milspouse, Family Matters, Marriage, Humor

What They Didn't Explain

I've learned a few things during my time as a military spouse. What I find most interesting, however, is the stuff that I thought I understood before getting into this life, but later discovered that I didn't understand at all....

Published Sat, May 15 2010 11:43 AM by SpouseBUZZ

Filed under: Day in the Life of a Milspouse

Lady, Would You Please Go Away?

My husband has used the same bank for over 20 years. When we married, his bank became our bank. For most of our married life, there was no online bill pay or any of the other convenient services that the...

Published Sat, May 15 2010 1:09 PM by SpouseBUZZ

Filed under: Day in the Life of a Milspouse

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PMSS + DTY = One Ridiculous Situation

SURPRISE: Your Weekend Feel Good Video

Can I Get A Makeup Test?

I apologize

Promises Kept. Memorial Day 2010

Excuse Me, That's Just Weird

Thirty Days, Thirty Contests?

Reaching Out to Military Widows

Want to Be on Tee-Vee?

Could It Be True? Might MyCAA Reopen to New Users?

I'm Telling You, One of Us is Going to Win Something...

WANTED: PCS Fairy

HIS way vs. MY way

What They Didn't Explain

Lady, Would You Please Go Away?