Nine years. That’s how long my husband has been in the Army. And now it’s time to consider ETS and reenlistment.
Posts By: Mary Spangler
How PCSing Changed My Life
Do you ever dread moving? Maybe it’s the anticipation for orders or wondering if where you end up next is a place you will want to be. PCSing seems to come with so many unknowns that it’s hard not to have a little bit of anxiety about what things will be like. Because, let’s face it, every PCS is pretty much a new start: A new house, a new group of friends, a new city. Or maybe they’re old hat if you’ve visited or lived there before. Although, that’s not to say that even old hat doesn’t have its own challenges sometimes.
My Whale Watching Adventure
My husband and I celebrated our 6th wedding anniversary last month. One of the greatest things about moving fairly frequently is that you get to go to new places and see things unique to the area. Washington has a spectacular coastline. The Pacific Ocean and the Puget Sound (an inlet of the Pacific) are full of some great things. I was able to visit Ocean Shores last year. It was nice to see the Pacific again.
Welcoming a New Pet
When considering a second pet, you must ask yourself a couple of questions: Are we ready for a second pet? Is it the right time?
My husband and I had been talking about getting a second cat, mainly as a playmate and companion for our resident cat, for probably a good year now. The timing never seemed right.
Confessions of a (Former) Workaholic
Confession: I was once a workaholic.
My husband was on his first deployment, and I have no children. It was like destiny.
Finding Your Family History
Last year I spent quite a bit of time doing research for my family tree. In my blog The Army and Culture, I talked a bit about my family heritage and background. Perhaps some of you are wondering how you can find out more about your own family background and history and aren’t quite sure where to start.
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