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Shore Duty
By Sarah Smiley
Sarah Explains (Again) Her Election Decision
In July, Sarah Smiley interviewed Michelle Obama and found her friendly and intelligent. But in the end, she could not vote for her husband.
Thinking About Thanksgiving And Family Gatherings
Thanksgiving is family time, and it's sad when some members are away. But military families know how to improvise.
Why Many Of Us Grieve Over McCain's Defeat
We honor Obama's historic win, but many military families were equally and emotionally attached to McCain.
Readers Ask, "Who Will You Vote For, Sarah?"
Sarah Smiley explains why most military members appear to support Sen. John McCain for president.
Sarah: 'Dustin Can't Take Me Anywhere'
Sarah Smiley has attended every kind of military social event, including parties in airport hangars. But there's always something new to learn.
A Houseful Of Boys, Not One Of Them Alike
Sarah Smiley is amazed at the profound differences between her three young children and how they are so different from their parents.
When You Remember The Troops, Please Remember The Families
Sarah Smiley thinks about the wives and children whose husbands and fathers are leaving
Warning Signs That Your Child Is The Class Troublemaker
Every class has a naughty kid, according to Sarah Smiley. But what if it's your kid? And would that make you the naughty parent?
Like Father, Like Son When It Comes To Headless Dolls
Dustin, the military pilot trained for war, is terrified of dolls. He is especially afraid of dolls whose heads come off, says Sarah Smiley.
Women Don't Need A Middleman
Sarah Smiley tells a story of getting results at home to offer her first thoughts on the ascendancy of Sarah Palin.
The Blessing, And Curse, Of Military Life
Someday, Sarah and her family will belong to new circles of friends in
New Home, New Lessons In Moving
Sarah writes for the first time from her new home in
Looking Back At Life's Enlightening Experiences
Sarah returned to
Pulling A Child's Loose Tooth Is Too Traumatic
Sarah decided she could no longer sit by and watch her son's front tooth dangle from his gums like a giant Chicklet attached to a string.
Getting To Know Michelle Obama
Sarah Smiley met Michelle Obama at a roundtable discussion with military wives. In a family of Republicans, that didn't go over too well.
Top 10 Reasons For Hope As Summer Comes To A Close
After a hectic summer, Sarah Smiley offers reasons why life might come a bit closer to what passes for normal.
More Things Dustin Has Learned While Living Alone
Dustin is learning a lot during his time alone, such as: 1. Cooking for one is not much fun, and, 2. Weekends are the worst. But there’s more…
It's Sad To Be Alone, Until The Cross-Country
As Sarah and the kids wait for Dustin in
Big Houses, Comfy Cars Are For Older Parents With Grown Kids
Older parents with grown children have a bigger house and nicer car than they had while raising kids, when they actually might have been needed.
About Those Mean Ol' Northerners...
Sarah Smiley describes her first impressions of the North as she makes her way from the South. Where's the Krispy Kreme and the Whataburger?
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