As I discuss in my book, A USNA Mom']s Journal, as N*avy parents and mentors, we usually focus on Plebe Summer and Plebe Year - as many of you have heard, these to evolutions, so to speak, are the equivalent of two-thirds of the N*avy journey. They are taxing, unpredictable, and emotional with lots of …
Some thoughts on Commissioning
Some thoughts on the upcoming Commissioning for my fellow Warrior Parents. I am definitely a list person, so as we got closer to Commissioning Week, I began a check list to make sure nothing slipped through the cracks. Commissioning can be a very overwhelming affair and some people (like me the first time around!) can …
Not Your Usual Summer Camp – Podcast Episode 1
I have spent many beautiful mornings on the Yard with mild temperatures and balmy breezes on sunny days that are perfect for a stroll or to just sit and enjoy. My favorite time is early in the morning while things are still quiet, the sun glistening off of the brick and Tecumseh himself seems to …
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ROM: Plebe Summer 2.0?
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 …
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