The Liberal Life of a Navy Wife

• Military Kid Apparel - What's the Scoop?

  Question for all our military families in the area.  [...]
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  Posted: September 06, 2009, 9:00am EDT
  

• Voter Registration Questions for Military Families

    An information request from Blue Star Families: Frustrated by Having to Register to VOTE Every Time You Move?  Tell Us All About It!  [...]
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  Posted: August 31, 2009, 11:42am EDT
  

• The Sisterhood of the Traveling BDUs - two California military teens get organized!

  My friend who volunteers with IA/GSA spouses here locally sent me this link to a story on NPR about two military teens. [...]
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  Posted: July 23, 2009, 9:46am EDT
  

• How to OD on Sappy Love Songs While Your Spouse is Deployed

  It started when I was visiting my in-laws for the wedding of one of my husband’s cousins. When my mother and father-in-law went to the rehearsal dinner, I stayed at their house with Thing 1 and Thing 2. I had planned to work on reading a mountain of journal articles I was [...]
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  Posted: July 19, 2009, 3:20pm EDT
  

• The Christmas That You Missed - A Salute to Hampton Roads' Military Families

  What a great idea!  Thanks to Fleet and Family Support Center for passing this information on:    97.3 The Eagle, Alion Science & Technology, and the USO of Hampton Roads are giving military families who were not together at Christmas due to deployment their own special "Christmas" together at Ocean Breeze Water park.   [...]
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  Posted: July 10, 2009, 9:31pm EDT
  

• My military child and the quest for speech therapy

  I think I’ve written before that Thing 1 has been taking speech therapy. He’s been getting it through the public school system and should be about to start up his summer session right now. However, because of what I can only describe as a colossal misjudgment on behalf of the school system, [...]
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  Posted: June 29, 2009, 9:44pm EDT
  

• Blue Star Families presents a Summer of Service program with June 22nd event: Books on Bases, Smiles on Faces

      Books on Bases, Smiles on Faces Summer Kickoff Event Presented by Blue Star Families    Come celebrate the start of summer at a fun-filled event for military kids!  June 22, 2009 2:00 – 4:00 p.m. Bayside Elementary School [...]
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  Posted: June 11, 2009, 6:06pm EDT
  

• Military One Source and Spouse Career Advancement Accounts

  From the Military One Source Website:   [...]
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  Posted: May 30, 2009, 9:57am EDT
  

• The Price of Peace...and other things...

  I have some great links to share today! First, is a video done by the daughters of a national guard member that has been going crazy through viral and social media channels.  Once you watch it, you'll see why.  There is a great message there and it really hit home to me as' [...]
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  Posted: May 21, 2009, 12:21pm EDT
  

• Build-A-Sign - military discount

  I wrote awhile ago about our homecoming experience in February, when Mr. Wonderful came home after being overseas for a year-long billet. I had heard about this sign company where it was free to order a homecoming sign for a military member and used them to make the following sign: [...]
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  Posted: May 18, 2009, 9:07pm EDT
  

• More on the Military Spouse Residency Relief Act - get up to DC!

  Some new information: Senate Bill 475, the Military Spouses Residency Relief Act which provides the option of a home state to Military Spouses will be heard in Senate hearing: Date: April 29, 2009 Location: Senate  Office Building ­Dirksen, Room  562 Time: Estimated time is 9:30 to 10:30 a.m. ( we are waiting on the final [...]
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  Posted: April 26, 2009, 6:58pm EDT
  

• National Service News - Serve America Act

  “This week President Barack Obama made good on a promise he announced in his first address to Congress. By signing the Edward M. [...]
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  Posted: April 24, 2009, 10:21am EDT
  

• Deployment Countdown

  This is the last full week before Mr. Wonderful deploys again. He’ll be taking one of those new Navy GSAs to Iraq. Since he just got home a scant 2 months ago from being overseas for a year, you can imagine the sense of urgency we had to get things [...]
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  Posted: April 15, 2009, 1:54pm EDT
  

• Farm Team hosts gubernatorial debate - Andrea Mitchell will moderate

  Wow!   NBC News correspondent Andrea Mitchell has agreed to moderate the Farm Team's gubernatorial debate on Sunday, April 19th in Williamsburg.  Democratic candidates Creigh Deeds, Terry McAuliffe, and Brian Moran have all confirmed their participation.   [...]
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  Posted: April 01, 2009, 12:37pm EDT
  

• Women Veterans Health Improvement Act of 2009

  Senator Patty Murray, (D-WA), a senior member of the Senate Veterans’ Affairs Committee, has introduced bi-partisan legislation to prepare the Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) for the influx of women veterans who will access care there in the coming years.    [...]
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  Posted: March 31, 2009, 11:11pm EDT
  

• Navy Lodge - tell me your stories

  I’m gathering some information on what military families need and want in a Navy Lodge. If you have any suggestions or comments please email me at progressivegal@gmail.com or leave a comment here.     [...]
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  Posted: March 20, 2009, 5:15pm EDT
  

• Military Family Survey - tell us your top issues!

  If you’d like to have your voice heard as a military family member please go to Blue Star Families and take the survey featured on the homepage. This survey is also available through National Military Family Association, Military.com, MilSpouse.com, the USO, Armed Services YMCA, and the American Red Cross.  The results [...]
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  Posted: March 18, 2009, 10:58am EDT
  

• A little Vacay...

  Aloha! [...]
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  Posted: March 14, 2009, 1:07am EDT
  

• Flat iron? And, I thought Chi was a decorating term...

  Just got back from getting my hair cut. The last two times, she didn’t even ask if I wanted that straightener thing, just assumed. So, she ironed my hair for me and I had flashbacks of watching “Hairspray” (the original with Ricki Lake) and laughing with my mom when told [...]
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  Posted: February 25, 2009, 1:39pm EST
  

• Action Alert - Military Spouse Residency Relief Act

  I know, I know...it's been awhile. Mr. Wonderful came home from deployment and we've been busy. No, no, get your mind out of the gutter...house projects, visiting family, and ok, a little of that too ;-) However, that doesn't mean I haven't had things to write about. And, this one pretty' [...]
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  Posted: February 20, 2009, 10:02am EST
  

• Dinner tonight? Chick-fil-a of course!

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  Posted: February 02, 2009, 12:29pm EST
  

• Our new CinC - looks good on ya!

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  Posted: January 25, 2009, 6:26pm EST
  

• Randy "Prayer Caucus" Forbes voted against the Lilly Ledbetter Fair Pay Act

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  Posted: January 23, 2009, 4:28pm EST
  

• Randy Prayer Caucus Forbes voted against the Lilly Ledbetter Fair Pay Act

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  Posted: January 23, 2009, 4:28pm EST
  

• Who's going to the inauguration? This gal! (Thanks Mom!)

  I’m getting packed up to head to DC this weekend along with half of the rest of the country, it seems. The warnings of crowds and foul weather will not deter me from attending the inauguration festivities next week. My mother, bless her, is flying up to watch my kidlets [...]
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  Posted: January 14, 2009, 9:45am EST
  

• Blue Star Families in Hampton Roads get involved with Day of Service - donate your cell phone for Cell Phones for Soldiers!

  As previously mentioned, the National Day of Service is picking up momentum…actually the whole idea of service to one’s country, getting engaged, and general spirit of commonality has been on the rise recently. I, for one, am glad to see it.   [...]
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  Posted: January 10, 2009, 9:41pm EST
  

• National Service Day is coming up - get involved!

    In case you haven’t heard about it, I thought you guys might be interested in National Service Day which is happening this year on Jan. 19th, the day before the inauguration.  For those not travelling to DC, this is a great way to participate in your own localities.    [...]
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  Posted: December 31, 2008, 1:57pm EST
  

• Sunday Fun Feature: Who's afraid of the big, bad lion?

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  Posted: December 28, 2008, 10:28am EST
  

• Picture Perfect

  I’m totally that girl. The one who gets a boyfriend and drops her friends. Well, kind of. My husband came home from deployment for a short visit and I swear I haven’t blogged, talked on the phone much, or even (gasp!) kept up on Facebook! I remember girls like that in high school – [...]
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  Posted: December 21, 2008, 9:32pm EST
  

• Sunday Video Fun!

    You know that saying, "It doesn't hurt unless someone is looking..."  Here's a little dramatist to prove the point.  Too cute!     [...]
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  Posted: November 30, 2008, 7:10pm EST
  

• File it under military family...

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  Posted: November 24, 2008, 2:20pm EST
  

• Sunday Fun Feature: well, at least it's educational...

      Hat tip to the fabulous gals over at Momocrats for this educational video that is reminiscent of the good old "Schoolhouse Rock" days.  Next week maybe I'll find some Conjunction Junction!   [...]
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  Posted: November 23, 2008, 11:26am EST
  

• Christmas Cards for Military Members - please send one!

  The American Red Cross will sponsor a national "Holiday Mail for Heroes" campaign to receive and distribute holiday cards to service members and veterans both in the US and aboard. Holiday Mail for Heroes, which begins on Nov. [...]
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  Posted: November 18, 2008, 10:02am EST
  

• New Sunday Fun Feature: Furry Happy Monsters!

  Thing 1 and Thing 2 and I rather enjoy this version of Shiny, Happy People by R.E.M.   It's a little different feel than the covers done at band parties in college...but the intended audience LOVED it!   [...]
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  Posted: November 16, 2008, 11:36am EST
  

• How the military voted...and other stuff

  An interesting (unscientific) study of how the military vote broke out in the election. Another, more reflective, piece on why military voters flocked to Democrats this election can be found here.  A small snippet: [...]
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  Posted: November 13, 2008, 10:08pm EST
  

• Reflections on the election

  First, I want to say that I am a better person for being part of the effort to elect Sen. Obama – the people I’ve met have enriched my life and broadened my perspective.  And, we will be a better nation for electing Sen. [...]
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  Posted: November 08, 2008, 10:35am EST
  

• Speaking about Homecomings...

  I’m heartless. Well, actually, I don’t think I am. I think I’m just being rational, even tempered, and thinking long term.  In Mr. Wonderful’s eyes, and in the eyes of Thing 1, that doesn’t amount to a hill of beans though. And, their perception matters more to me than my own.   [...]
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  Posted: October 24, 2008, 10:03am EDT
  

• Homecomings are the best

  Whether you are greeting family with 2 legs or with 4!   via videosift.com [...]
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  Posted: October 22, 2008, 1:22pm EDT
  

• Oh, my little Petri dishes

  My children are large scale Petri dishes. Seriously. I give them vitamins and orange juice (is that an old wives’ tale that OJ boosts immunity?) in hopes of eschewing most of the small time bugs that plague (how accurate a word, right?) schools, churches, and playgrounds. Still, it seems that no matter what [...]
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  Posted: October 15, 2008, 12:11pm EDT
  

• Harris Teeter: How do I love thee...

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  Posted: October 08, 2008, 4:27pm EDT
  

• Virginia's "Massive Resistance" to integration in schools

    If you haven't been following this 6 part series in the Pilot covering Virginia's reaction to school integration - with special emphasis on Norfolk - you should be. [...]
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  Posted: October 02, 2008, 12:48pm EDT
  

• Read My Lipstick! Vice Presidential Debate Watch Party in Virginia Beach

    Read My Lipstick:    “I’m Voting for Obama-Biden!”   Please join Blue Star Families for Obama & MOMocrats.com for a  Vice-Presidential Debate Party   Thursday, October 2, 2008 8-11 pm   AJ Gators 3908 Holland Road. Virginia Beach, VA23452   Admission: Donation or pledge to volunteer   [...]
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  Posted: September 27, 2008, 2:11pm EDT
  

• Thelma Drake supports militarism...not so much the military (Part II)

    The title is so accurate, why not use it again (and again and again as she continues to prove the point)? [...]
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  Posted: September 24, 2008, 9:41am EDT
  

• Today's To-Do List

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  Posted: September 17, 2008, 12:18pm EDT
  

• Why military families, women, community organizers, and intelligent people everywhere support Obama

    Some great articles out there today concerning the presidential election. First, over at Momocrats, Stephania has issued an “Open Letter to Sen. Obama,” where she very artfully lays out what we are up against and how we should rebel against it. A small snippet: [...]
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  Posted: September 12, 2008, 12:01pm EDT
  

• McCain's daughter - doesn't anything get vetted in that campaign?

      Megan McCain was interviewed by Meredith Veira and first says, “obviously a famous war hero” and then adds, “No one knows what war is like other than my family. Period.” [...]
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  Posted: September 09, 2008, 4:32pm EDT
  

• Obama draws in Virginia Republicans who want change, not more of McCain, I mean, the same

        I've tried 10 different ways to embed this video - I give up!  But please follow the link...and find out why this great state is going to give our 13 electoral votes to Obama come November! [...]
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  Posted: September 08, 2008, 9:07pm EDT
  

• SpouseBUZZ comes to Hampton Roads!

  Things sure have been hopping around here, haven’t they? Living in a swing state right now is awesome!    [...]
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  Posted: September 06, 2008, 2:29pm EDT
  

• McCain picks Palin as VP - my favorite response so far...

    This piece in the New Republic titled, "An Astonishingly Arrogant VP Selection," about sums it up. [...]
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  Posted: August 29, 2008, 11:45pm EDT
  

• Classes are back in session...

  for me at least.  Thing 1 doesn't go back till next week.  He's going 4 days a week this year.  My little man is growing up.  Oh, he still does nap time and wants his crusts cut off...but he won't forever.  One day he'll want the crust because he knows [...]
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  Posted: August 27, 2008, 11:09pm EDT
  

• I burnt a hole in the house - well, more warped it

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  Posted: August 24, 2008, 11:20am EDT
  

• Hampton Roads Blue Star Families Coffee and Conversation House Party in Suffolk!

  andnbsp; Coffee andamp; Conversation House Party Hosted by Hampton Roads Blue Star Families for Obama ~Pro Military, Pro Obama~ andnbsp ... [...]
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  Posted: August 23, 2008, 9:45am EDT
  

• Hampton Roads Blue Star Families for Obama Coffee and Conversation House Party in Suffolk!

    Coffee & Conversation House Party Hosted by Hampton Roads Blue Star Families for Obama ~Pro Military, Pro Obama~   Friday, September 12th 2008 7:00 – 8:30 p.m. Suffolk, VA   What would you like to see the next President of the United States do for military families?   [...]
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  Posted: August 23, 2008, 9:45am EDT
  

• Cecile Richards, President of Planned Parenthood, to speak at the Democratic National Convention!

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  Posted: August 20, 2008, 7:14pm EDT
  

• Sarah Smiley book signing in Norfolk

    Military spouse Sarah Smiley will be in Norfolk signing copies of her new book, "I'm Just Saying" on Friday, the 22nd, at 6 p.m. in Prince Books.  Come have some yummy Taste Unlimited treats while enjoying a Friday night out! [...]
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  Posted: August 18, 2008, 7:53pm EDT
  

• Proud member of the Spiritual Left

  Proud member of the spiritual left. Yep, that's me.  I settled on that moniker when I got tired of the pseudo-religion spouted by those like Pat Robertson and James Dobson. Well, that and I found this great bumper sticker:  Left-Wing Christian – able to pray…and think! [...]
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  Posted: August 15, 2008, 8:36am EDT
  

• What is "lame" to a 4 year-old

  Thing 1's newest word is "lame."  I have to admit that he probably heard it from me when I was decribing Mr. [...]
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  Posted: August 13, 2008, 11:58am EDT
  

• Military Spouses as "pawns in the political debate" - puh-lease!

  andnbsp; I know I have been posting a lot lately about the Presidential campaign. Specifically Michelleandrsquo;s trip to Norfolk to reach o ... [...]
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  Posted: August 12, 2008, 8:38pm EDT
  

• Hampton Roads kicks off first Blue Star Families Coffee and Conversation House Party

  When Michelle Obama was here in Norfolk (for some great pictures, check out lawyermama's blog!) she committed herself and her husband to listening to our military families. [...]
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  Posted: August 10, 2008, 10:42pm EDT
  

• Hampton Roads kicks off first Blue Star Families Coffee and Conversation House Party

  When Michelle Obamaandnbsp;was here in Norfolk (for some great pictures, check out lawyermama's blog!)andnbsp;she committed herself and her husba ... [...]
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  Posted: August 10, 2008, 10:38pm EDT
  

• Hampton Roads kicks off first Blue Star Families Coffee and Conversation House Party

  When Michelle Obamaandnbsp;was here in Norfolk (for some great pictures, check out lawyermama's blog!)andnbsp;she committed herself and her husba ... [...]
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  Posted: August 10, 2008, 10:38pm EDT
  

• Hampton Roads kicks off first Blue Star Families Coffee and Conversation House Party

  When Michelle Obamaandnbsp;was here in Norfolk (for some great pictures, check out lawyermama's blog!)andnbsp;she committed herself and her husba ... [...]
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  Posted: August 10, 2008, 10:36pm EDT
  

• Hampton Roads kicks off first Blue Star Families Coffee and Conversation House Party

  When Michelle Obamaandnbsp;was here in Norfolk (for some great pictures, check out lawyermama's blog!)andnbsp;she committed herself and her husba ... [...]
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  Posted: August 10, 2008, 10:36pm EDT
  

• Hampton Roads kicks off first Blue Star Families Coffee and Conversation House Party

  When Michelle Obamaandnbsp;was here in Norfolk (for some great pictures, check out lawyermama's blog!)andnbsp;she committed herself and her husba ... [...]
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  Posted: August 10, 2008, 10:36pm EDT
  

• Hampton Roads kicks off first Blue Star Families Coffee and Conversation House Party

  When Michelle Obamaandnbsp;was here in Norfolk (for some great pictures, check out lawyermama's blog!)andnbsp;she committed herself and her husba ... [...]
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  Posted: August 10, 2008, 10:34pm EDT
  

• Hampton Roads kicks off first Blue Star Families Coffee and Conversation House Party

  When Michelle Obamaandnbsp;was here in Norfolk (for some great pictures, check out lawyermama's blog!)andnbsp;she committed herself and her husba ... [...]
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  Posted: August 10, 2008, 10:33pm EDT
  

• Hampton Roads kicks off first Blue Star Families Coffee and Conversation House Party

  When Michelle Obamaandnbsp;was here in Norfolk (for some great pictures, check out lawyermama's blog!)andnbsp;she committed herself and her husba ... [...]
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  Posted: August 10, 2008, 10:32pm EDT
  

• Hampton Roads kicks off first Blue Star Families Coffee and Conversation House Party

  andnbsp; When Michelle Obamaandnbsp;was here in Norfolk (for some great pictures, check out lawyermama's blog!)andnbsp;she committed herself an ... [...]
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  Posted: August 10, 2008, 10:30pm EDT
  

• Hampton Roads kicks off first Blue Star Families Coffee and Conversation House Party

  andnbsp; When Michelle Obamaandnbsp;was here in Norfolk (for some great pictures, check out lawyermama's blog!)andnbsp;she committed hersel ... [...]
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  Posted: August 10, 2008, 7:48am EDT
  

• Michelle Obama has a Military Spouse Roundtable Event at ODU in Norfolk...and I went!

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  Posted: August 07, 2008, 12:20pm EDT
  

• See you at the debate bi%ches!

  andnbsp; Hat tip to both LawyerMama and Kimbaland andnbsp;for passing on this gem of a video. andnbsp; Paris is taking on that andquot;old ... [...]
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  Posted: August 06, 2008, 9:07am EDT
  

• See you at the debate

    Hat tip to both LawyerMama and Kimbaland  for passing on this gem of a video.   Paris is taking on that "old white-haired guy" and yes, she is referring to *that one*.   Video.   [...]
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  Posted: August 06, 2008, 9:07am EDT
  

• Pro-Military, Pro-Obama - that's right, I said it!

  andnbsp; andnbsp; Since the media didn't cover Sunday's Hampton Roads Military Families for Obama Potluck, I thought I'd share my friend's co ... [...]
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  Posted: August 05, 2008, 2:04pm EDT
  

• Back From San Diego!

  andnbsp; andnbsp; I did mention we were going, right?andnbsp; Thing 1, Thing 2 and Iandnbsp;geared up (but less than 50andnbsp;lbs so n ... [...]
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  Posted: August 04, 2008, 9:39am EDT
  

• Thoughts and prayers go out to the Unitarian church in Knoxville, Tenn.

  andnbsp; andnbsp; Yesterday,andnbsp;a hate-filled man named Jim Adkissonandnbsp;walked in and started shooting in the middle of a childre ... [...]
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  Posted: July 28, 2008, 1:47pm EDT
  

• One very personal reason for being a military spouse for Obama

  So, we had the first organizational meeting for this whole military families support Obama idea. It was the brainchild of a woman who is a military s ... [...]
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  Posted: July 27, 2008, 12:23pm EDT
  

• Friday Funnies - starring Thing 1

  andnbsp; andnbsp; In the car this morning on the way to drop Thing 1 off at his tumbling class (shoutout to JW Tumbles, whose brilliant class ... [...]
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  Posted: July 25, 2008, 10:54am EDT
  

• Project on Parental Involvement Mandates: A Case Study in Virginia

  andnbsp; andnbsp; So, we have lots going on around here.andnbsp; It is almost the end of the semester (yes, I am taking classes every semes ... [...]
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  Posted: July 23, 2008, 8:12pm EDT
  

• Michelle Obama in Norfolk on August 6th!

  andnbsp; andnbsp; Come and join us for an evening benefiting the Obama Victory Fund! Location: Harrison Opera House, 160 East Virginia Blvd., ... [...]
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  Posted: July 22, 2008, 3:58pm EDT
  

• Silent treatment doesn't work during deployment!

  andnbsp; One of the easiest, most effectiveandnbsp;(and most oft used in our household) strategies for letting Mr. Wonderful know I'm mad at hi ... [...]
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  Posted: July 20, 2008, 1:42pm EDT
  

• Military Spouses for Obama! Yes We Can!

  andnbsp; That's right!andnbsp; I got a call from a DNC member last night.andnbsp; She isandnbsp;interested in hearing from military spouses, ... [...]
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  Posted: July 17, 2008, 6:28pm EDT
  

• New JibJab video - Time For Some Campaignin'

  andnbsp; andnbsp; I love these guys!!! Be sure to check out their other ones underandnbsp;the andquot;originalsandquot; tabandnbsp; ... [...]
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  Posted: July 16, 2008, 11:50am EDT
  

• Redneck Boy in the Promised Land - Ben Jones in town to sign book

  Ya'll come on out now, ya hear? Former Georgia congressman (and my favorite uncle!)andnbsp;Ben andquot;Cooterandquot; Jones will be signing c ... [...]
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  Posted: July 14, 2008, 5:12pm EDT
  

• Pet Owners prefer...

  I think I've linked to his site before, but The Votemaster is wicked smart my friends.andnbsp; And not in a boring, I'll admit, Al Gorish sort of a ... [...]
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  Posted: July 10, 2008, 8:47pm EDT
  

• Happy Birthday Nation - "Let America Be America Again"

  andnbsp; Happy 4th of July everyone!andnbsp; In 9th grade one of my favorite teachers (and one who I give a lot of credit to for my love of pol ... [...]
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  Posted: July 04, 2008, 9:25am EDT
  

• The Fist Bump - The Nation Style

  andnbsp; For those of you not lucky enough to haveandnbsp;a subscription to The Nation, here is political cartoonist Ward Sutton's take on t ... [...]
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  Posted: July 03, 2008, 7:50pm EDT
  

• Blackwater and AK47's

  andnbsp; Did anyone catch the article earlier in the week about Blackwater getting raided?andnbsp; Federal agents were there as, andquot;part ... [...]
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  Posted: June 29, 2008, 1:26pm EDT
  

• The Re-Entry Period

  It has been awhile I know.andnbsp; My husband took leave and came home to visit.andnbsp; If you have been followingandnbsp;the situation,andnb ... [...]
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  Posted: June 24, 2008, 8:56pm EDT
  

• Jeremy Wise, father and pilot

  andnbsp; andnbsp; Jeremy Wise, a navy pilot, died Friday when his Hornet had a mid-air collision withandnbsp;a Tigerandnbsp;during a trai ... [...]
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  Posted: June 17, 2008, 9:21am EDT
  

• Happy Father's Day - especially to Grandbilly!

  I wrote this article back in 2005 about my step-dad.andnbsp; Our recent trip down south made me think how lucky my boys are to have such a wonderfu ... [...]
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  Posted: June 15, 2008, 9:08am EDT
  

• USNA pitcher strikes out in attempt to go straight to the Pros

  andnbsp; Did you guys catch this article last week about the USNA pitcher who was trying to get out of (or adapt) his commitment in order to get ... [...]
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  Posted: June 12, 2008, 8:36pm EDT
  

• Pink High Heels and Army Wives

  andnbsp; Wow!andnbsp; The shoes that launched a thousand tongues wagging.andnbsp; Comments can be seen here, here, here, here, here, here, an ... [...]
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  Posted: June 09, 2008, 11:23pm EDT
  

• Flying without a wingman

  So, I am actually writing from down here in the land of sweet tea and magnolias.andnbsp; I have already stocked up on some more UGA gear for the ki ... [...]
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  Posted: June 02, 2008, 9:33pm EDT
  

• 14-2, Kindergartner voted out of his class

  andnbsp; This one just breaks my heart. At an elementary school in Florida,andnbsp;Wendy Portillo, a kindergartner teacher,andnbsp;made one ... [...]
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  Posted: May 29, 2008, 1:16pm EDT
  

• Thelma Drake supports militarism...not so much the military

  andnbsp; I'm just loving the comments at the bottom of this article about Webb's GI Bill...well, it is more to the point about how Thelma Drake i ... [...]
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  Posted: May 24, 2008, 8:22pm EDT
  

• The 4th Circuit Court of Appeals rules Virginia's late-term abortion ban UNCONSTITUTIONAL!

  I know, I know -it shocked me too.andnbsp; Virginia has traditionally swerved hard right in issues surrounding reproductive health. However, what ... [...]
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  Posted: May 21, 2008, 8:40am EDT
  

• Embrace the "Mom Suit"

  andnbsp; andnbsp; I was seriously going to get back to some more political issues, but I can't ignore what I saw at the pool yesterday and fi ... [...]
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  Posted: May 19, 2008, 9:42am EDT
  

• I would like to know...

  1.andnbsp;andnbsp; How a child that is in speech therapy for not being able to pronounce some sounds can correctlyandnbsp;pronunciate, to perfec ... [...]
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  Posted: May 13, 2008, 8:13pm EDT
  

• Not enough time in the day...even for a Regent quip...what is wrong with that picture?

  andnbsp; You guys will never guess where I ended up this weekend...at Regent University for their graduation ceremonies.andnbsp; I know, I know ... [...]
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  Posted: May 10, 2008, 9:34pm EDT
  

• What a rough day at sea looks like!

  andnbsp; andnbsp; My husband sent me these awesome pictures.andnbsp; Makes you want to run for the Dramamine doesn't it? ... [...]
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  Posted: May 07, 2008, 5:55pm EDT