MILITARY RELATED Military Spouses Travel Solo: My Trip to the Running of the Bulls Posted on July 18, 2020October 31, 2024 Travel has always been one of the best military spouse benefits. Fortunately, the military creates opportunities for Military Spouses to Travel for Solo Fun. It’s the week of San Fermin in Pamplona, a.k .a . the Running of the Bulls, and it’s one of my fondest travel memories. Read more
MILITARY RELATED Being A Black Military Spouse in America Posted on June 13, 2020October 31, 2024 Being A Black Military Spouse in America As a black military spouse and mother, I’ve traveled to approximately 60 countries. Many of them alone. But most of them have two black boys in tow. People often ask me what it’s like traveling while black to all those places— some of… Read more
MILITARY RELATED Portable Employment for Military Spouses All Over the World Posted on June 7, 2020October 31, 2024 Military Spouses Find Employment Worldwide Finding portable employment is a common challenge for all military spouses. I am a 50-something black military spouse with a Political Science degree who moves every 2-3 years. Hence, it’s not unusual for spouses to continually remake themselves and their resumes. Deployments, PCS moves, overseas and… Read more
MILITARY RELATED Remote Work Reality: A Military Spouse’s Guide to Jobs in the Quad Cities Posted on June 4, 2020June 28, 2024 I recently moved to the Quad Cities, four cities that straddle the Mississippi River. As a military spouse, I am grateful that working remotely is more accessible to me. I am currently working from home due to COVID-19. However, we just received orders to move back to South Korea, so… Read more
MILITARY RELATED Why this Military Spouse Says Wearing a Mask is Patriotic Posted on May 18, 2020October 31, 2024 Why this Military Spouse Says Wearing a Mask is Patriotic I went to the grocery store today. And I was terrified. How far have I fallen in such a short time frame? I’ve traveled all over the world. A lot of it solo. I’ve swum in the ocean in Thailand,… Read more
MILITARY RELATED A Military Spouse’s Honest Reasons to Hate American Politics Posted on January 14, 2020October 31, 2024 The administration introduces legislation via twitter. Lies and innuendo have replaced truth and facts. We actually have something akin to a state news channel. Politicians have become hyper-partisan. Money rules and patriotism is a cliche used to stoke division. Honestly, I prefer living in South Korea. Or anywhere else– during election season. Here are just 13 of the reasons I hate American politics. Read more
LIFESTYLE Sexier at 50: Lingerie, Love, and a Credit Score that Rocks Posted on July 20, 2019May 19, 2024 It was unavoidable. I am fifty years old. However, I am 50+ years old. FIFTY people, 50, half a century, five decades. They say black doesn’t crack. I agree I’m sexier at 50. Unfortunately, I’ve outlived good music, using the telephone just to “call” someone & we used to call… Read more
PLACES Finding Romance in Sicily Posted on March 25, 2019June 9, 2024 Romance is always a huge part of an island escape in the Mediterranean. Combine it with the rich history, captivating landscape and amazing cuisine of Italy. Long sandy beaches, breath-taking cities cling to rocky cliffs, and where delicious food and wine poured can be enjoyed under the watchful eye of an active volcano. The island is the perfect backdrop for finding romance in Sicily. Read more