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Book Review: The Sandbox

My husband is not a sharer. He doesn't generally talk about his feelings and he rarely has chips to cash. He doesn't have an ounce of blogger in him, no interest in all at writing for private or public. So...

Published Sun, Aug 16 2009 5:59 PM by SpouseBUZZ

Filed under: SpouseBUZZ Book Club

Feedback Requested on Social Media/Networks

Here is a chance for everyone to have input (and possibly an impact) on policy. DoD Seeks Your Input On Internet Policy The Department of Defense is in the middle of a policy review on how to manage Internet-based capabilities...

Published Sun, Aug 16 2009 5:12 PM by SpouseBUZZ

Filed under: Miscellaneous

The Wheels on My Bus

School is starting again. That means activities are starting again. Which means I'm going to be a glorified chauffer again; particularly since Air Force Guy is deployed and I don't have emergency back up. I am really not looking forward...

Published Sun, Aug 16 2009 10:35 AM by SpouseBUZZ

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

Deployment Humor, or Not.....

I was talking with a girlfriend and fellow Army Wife last week. We were stationed together two years ago and were just catching up on each other's lives. Her husband is currently deployed and she was filling me in on...

Published Thu, Aug 13 2009 7:43 AM by SpouseBUZZ

Filed under: Deployment

Federal Jobs for Spouses

Spouses get federal job boost next month A rule that could help military spouses get jobs in the federal government quicker will take effect Sept. 11. The final regulations published in today’s Federal Register implement a Sept. 25, 2008, executive.....

Published Thu, Aug 13 2009 4:55 AM by SpouseBUZZ

Filed under: Career

If I can fix a toilet, anyone can

The old dog is learning new tricks. Let me start by saying, I am not handy. I call tools "thingys and dohickeys" and such. So when things break around here, and DH is gone, and (I was raised by depression...

Published Wed, Aug 12 2009 1:29 PM by SpouseBUZZ

Mission completion

My mission for Summer 2009: Survive almost 3 months of boiling heat with both kids at home all day, every day; without selling either child on e&ay. Do so without going bankrupt. My strategy: a little something I’ll call the...

Published Wed, Aug 12 2009 1:24 PM by SpouseBUZZ

Filed under: Family Matters

It is official, this house hates me

DH left again for a short TDY again. I resigned to the fact, and looked at the positives. Less laundry, less food preparation, chick flicks, I convinced myself all was well. Until.. I went to flush the toilet and nothing...

Published Wed, Aug 12 2009 8:37 AM by SpouseBUZZ

This and That

Free chocolate! Always a good thing...... Remember RedLegMeg's post about her dishonest moving company? Well, be sure to fill this survey out when you move. It'll help all of us. The American Legion is conducting a Town Hall meeting at...

Published Wed, Aug 12 2009 7:16 AM by SpouseBUZZ

Filed under: Miscellaneous

It's Never a Good Time, But do it Anyway

Today I read a story on the main page of military.com that made my heart clench and my stomach hurt - it was all about what happens when a service-member doesn't make their wishes, should the worst happen, perfectly clear....

Published Tue, Aug 11 2009 7:00 AM by SpouseBUZZ

Filed under: Deployment, Did You Know/NMFA News, Day in the Life of a Milspouse, Family Matters, Education, Entertainment

The Challenge is Back: Is "E-Clutter" a Word?

Yes, the challenge is back after a little hiatus. Thank you for your patience. Seems it's a challenge to keep up with the challenge.... Roll up your sleeves, it's time to get to work. This month, we'll tackle electronic clutter,...

Published Tue, Aug 11 2009 5:20 AM by SpouseBUZZ

Filed under: 2009 SpouseBUZZ Challenge

Crossroad...

We are pretty well settled in to our new duty station. Our PCS went rather smoothly, surprisingly enough, with a few hiccups along the way. We were able to visit family and take our time getting here. We have wonderful...

Published Sun, Aug 09 2009 7:35 PM by SpouseBUZZ

Filed under: Day in the Life of a Milspouse, Career, Entertainment, PCS

His Baby Is Just Like Him

I have discovered I have a unique way of staying connected to my husband while he's deployed: his baby is just like him. I've had food aversion pretty bad with the beginning of this pregnancy, and this baby reminds me...

Published Sat, Aug 08 2009 2:44 PM by SpouseBUZZ

Filed under: Deployment

The Ugly Truth

This post has been riding with me for awhile. I've rolled this around, considered not posting it, considered curbing some of the truths, and then became comfortable enough with the truth that I determined I could handle whatever comments people.....

Published Sat, Aug 08 2009 11:17 AM by SpouseBUZZ

Filed under: Deployment, Day in the Life of a Milspouse, Family Matters, Marriage, Anticipatory Grief, Military Brats, Civilians

Next time I buy a wash machine, it better have a neck

Part one of this saga begins here. The wash machine I so lovingly repaired and have cared for? This morning, I poured bleach into the machine, and then hit the power button. Nothing... I immediately went down to the basement,...

Published Fri, Aug 07 2009 7:50 PM by SpouseBUZZ

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