July 2012 - Spouse Buzz - The Network of Care

Two Easy Steps for Avoiding War News

In a former life I was a war movie fan. Black Hawk Down, Jarhead, Saving Private Ryan, Band of Brothers – the more realistic and accurate, the better. I also thought I wanted to be a war reporter. I ate war news reports for breakfast. But that’s...

Published Fri, Jul 06 2012 4:44 AM by SpouseBUZZ.com

Filed under: Military Life, Spouse & Family News

Military Wife Quotes: Face Your Fear

To me military life is one great adventure in overcoming fear. Maybe I seem pretty gutsy on your computer screen, but I’m a huge pansy when it comes to things like giant bugs, trying new things and scary imaginary scenarios that I convince myself could...

Published Sun, Jul 08 2012 4:51 AM by SpouseBUZZ.com

Filed under: Quotes

PCS Problem: Fast Food Withdrawl

When I hear the words “Five Guys Burgers” I swear a chorus of angels sings. And when I encounter one in my travels, call me crazy, but there is a full on beam of light from heaven shining down on the building. That is how much I love Five Guys. Not all...

Published Tue, Jul 10 2012 10:00 AM by SpouseBUZZ.com

Filed under: PCS

So You Landed a Job: How to Make Working Work

We all know that landing a job and having a career as a MilSpouse is challenging. But a few weeks ago, I beat the odds and landed my dream job. And no, it wasn’t as an errand runner or baby sitter. OK, I take that back. It’s not exactly my...

Published Thu, Jul 19 2012 10:00 AM by SpouseBUZZ.com

Filed under: Military Life

Katie Holmes: Milspouse Career Advice?

What next? Now that Katie Holmes and Tom Cruise have filed for divorce, the media isn’t content to follow Katie and Suri watching penguins at the zoo. Instead they want to know what is next for her career: Will she put her energy back into acting? Will...

Published Sat, Jul 14 2012 5:30 AM by SpouseBUZZ.com

Filed under: Career & Education

What NOT to Wear to a Military Homecoming

We’ve all seen it. The scantily-clad, short-skirt, high-heeled romantic waiting to throw her arms around her returning serviceman. In fact, usually she’s waiting to throw her arms — and her legs — around her servicemen. And down...

Published Tue, Jul 17 2012 5:00 AM by SpouseBUZZ.com

Filed under: Humor, Reintegration

My Editor Thinks Men Don’t Read

I am afraid Jacey Eckhart has the wrong idea of why the Macho Spouse prefers video. When I first introduced her to my project to support male spouses and their families using video rather than written articles, stories and blogs, Jacey was excited. “This...

Published Thu, Jul 26 2012 10:00 AM by SpouseBUZZ.com

Filed under: Marriage & Family, Videos

Military Wife Quotes: Purpose of Military Life

My Aunt Pam is a nice lady, but she does not understand military life. At our family reunion last week she exclaimed, “Why do you LIVE like that!??” Well, the simple reason is that my husband is a hottie. Mind, body and soul, that guy is the one I want...

Published Sun, Jul 29 2012 5:50 AM by SpouseBUZZ.com

Filed under: Military Life, Quotes

What Should a MANspouse Wear for Military Homecoming?

SpouseBuzz recently ran two articles on what military wives should and should NOT wear to a military homecoming. After reading those articles I just knew I HAD to write a similar blog regarding what a MANspouse does for one. I can’t title it what...

Published Tue, Jul 31 2012 10:00 AM by SpouseBUZZ.com

Filed under: Humor, Reintegration

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