Army Wives – Episode on 7/22

First, let me say that I thought this week’s episodes was leaps and bounds better than the previous week. But I sure was disappointed. From the beginning, they have made Roland out to be the concerned, supportive and loving spouse. I realize they were having some readjustment issues but at least Joan finally admitted there [...]

R&R Extended Three Days?

At first glance, that sounds great! Three extra days during R&R for our soldiers. And for the soldiers who will receive it, it is great. The new policy is intended to “award” those who’s deployments were extended to 15 months. Well that decision was announced months ago – what about the thousands of soldiers who [...]

“If You’re Reading This”

I know, I know, I’ve already written about this song once. But I just had to write about it again. There have been so many songs written about soldiers, the war and 9-11 but this one just really gets to me. Most of them I end up getting immune to where they don’t really bother [...]

Three Years Ago

On July 3rd, three years ago, I was sitting out on the beach at Tybee Island with some friends awaiting the fireworks show. Tybee usually has their fireworks on the 3rd so as not to interfere with those on River Street. Until that time, 4th of July to me had been just any other holiday. [...]