What? ROM. Again…? Frustration, isolation, added difficulty, and lack of communication are just some words that come to mind. To say that this year has been difficult is an understatement, especially for USNA parents and their Midshipmen at N*ot College, as well as military parents in general. As I discuss in my book A USNA …
The NFL Draft that is Ship Selection
Ship Selection... it's like a combination of the NFL draft, the Oscars, and The Price is Right rolled into one awesome event! CoVid has families watching virtually, but it is exciting nonetheless. Firsties that have been assigned to the Surface Warfare community will choose their ships and their life for the foreseeable future, and this …
Irritable and Argumentative Goodbyes
I remembers not too long ago preparing for my children to return to the Yard and as their leave was ending, being awash in nostalgia. My husband and I often counsel other US Naval Academy parents about what to expect at certain times, and beginning on I-Day or any time after spending time with family …
On This Veteran’s Day – Looking Back: 2020 Vision
Certainly today we honor all service members, Officers and enlisted alike. Those that came before, those that paved the way, those that stand in the gap today, and those to come. But for me personally, this Veteran’s Day is different. Perhaps it is the isolation of semi-quarantine and the effects of this virus that seem …
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The Anomaly – A Year without Closure
Photo: Courtesy of Bob Peterson Photography I have written on this before. Yes - 2020 is the year of the anomaly for so many reasons. Change is the one word that describes 2020 for me. Change in expectations, in plans, in the future of things, of hellos and goodbyes, and in our journey. Who would …
How time Flies! One Week Down
ONE WEEK DOWN and so many of you are probably glued to your computers trying to catch a glimpse of your Plebe. Many parents may feel like they have a "hole in their heart" and find that the separation has been much harder than expected. Some may be rethinking this Academy thing.... Know that you …
What?… Four I-Days?
Some things change and some stay the same... Photo Courtesy of CNET I-Day marks the beginning of the unique journey that is USNA. It is an emotional day for both parent and incoming Plebe and also marks the beginning of a rollercoaster of emotions that make the journey unique. It is designed to train our …
Shifting Perspectives and Semper Gumby
You may or may not find that your Plebe-to-be has become very introspective, quiet, perhaps withdrawn or even downright argumentative or moody. I can tell you that it is a normal reaction. They have the weight of their decision on their shoulders right now as they prepare to embark on their journey, and the seriousness …
“I Do” – Two Little Words that Changed Our Lives
I realized that the moment my first incoming Plebe took the Oath of Office and said "I do!" in 2013, he said it on behalf of our family as well. Our family's life changed to the single focus of supporting our children - we were also saying "I do!" to the oath and to military …
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