Changing Roles, Tiger Cruises, and More This Mother's Day is the first without my Mom and this has led to much introspection as we arrive at Commissioning Week. As Moms and Dads we have a definite purpose - to raise our kids, take care of our families, and manage our careers to allow for the …
Who Said It gets Easier?
Wait, It Was Me, and Boy Was I wrong! Saying goodbye is a constant as a USNA parent. Goodbye on I-Day, at PPW, every time we visit, the few times they get to visit us, and so on. As time goes on, it does get a bit easier to say goodbye, but at some point, …
Welcome to Ship Selection!!!
Imagine the NFL draft, the Oscars, and The Price is Right rolled into one awesome event - actually even better, because it has nothing to do with money, and everything to do with service. Ship Selection is the night when Midshipmen that are SWO Selects get to literally shine. Firsties that have been assigned to …
Together We Are Stronger: On Friendship, Courage, and the USNA Journey | Episode 12
I have written quite a bit about the Navy family and life long friendships in some posts, such as Why Navy Moms are BFFs for Life and The Last Real Plebe Summer with Club Eleven; or about overcoming challenges in my posts When the Going gets Tough... and For Mids the Dark Ages Aren't Just …
Why N*avy Moms are BFFs for Life
A Mid and the Navy Mom "Mafia" Story The original title for this post was just "Navy Mom Mafia" - definitely unflattering and controversial due to the negative connotation of the word "mafia" on the reputations of us Navy Moms. But at the heart of my inspiration to write this post is a story about …
Embrace the Suck and Other Words of Wisdom | Episode 7
Of Mentors and Other Important things There is no doubt that mentors are an integral part of our USNA parent journey. As a matter of fact, my mission to pay it forward to new and existing Navy Parents came from my family's gratitude to our mentors, many of whom poured countless hours to make sure …
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Letters and Calls: A Snapshot in Time
Letters and phone calls show us that Plebe Summer is a roller coaster ride, an incessant tide with wave after wave of changing emotions (Continued)
Two-thirds of the USNA Journey: I-Day and Plebe Summer
My new Podcast with special guest Julie Haller, FOUR time USNA Mom, is a candid conversation about the first two-thirds of the journey. It is said that the USNA journey is divided into thirds: I-Day and Plebe Summer are the first third, Plebe Year is the next third, and The remaining three years is the …
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Mission: A Labor of Love – Paying it Forward to My Navy Family
Labors of love... they can range from raising our children, caring for our family and friends, or just doing something time consuming or difficult for the benefit of others. Aside from my children and teaching, my biggest and most time consuming labor of love has been on behalf of my N*avy family. Soon after my …
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Hoping for Sunshine, Sea Trials, and Herndon
It has been a difficult spring for Mids on the Yard. ROM and a tough message from leadership has been rough on morale. But vaccines are making the rounds and sunshiny days are sure to arrive as spring moves in and Athletic activities return to the Yard. Here are some things to consider. As I …
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