This week I am cautious. I hope to avoid some sleepless nights. I am on "high alert" so to speak. Why? July 4th. I know there are mixed feelings about signs that read "combat veteran lives here be cautious with fireworks," but after seeing my husband break down because he felt like one 4th of July holiday was "just like being in Baghdad," I have … [Read more...]
My Name is Cathrine and I’m the Wife of a Veteran
Often I’m asked a question that sometimes baffles me…”what’s it like being a military spouse?” You wouldn’t think the question catches me off guard, but it does. Why? I don’t feel like a normal military spouse. I wasn’t married, engaged, or dating Sam during most of his time in the military. In fact, we met as he was preparing to retire … [Read more...]
“Hero at Home”
For those of you who know me, you know that I love books. I have bookshelves lined with them. At times, with my schedule, it is challenging to read a book for "fun," but there are rare moments when I get to do just that, read on my own time, a book that has nothing to do with research, writing, teaching, but a book that I am genuinely interested … [Read more...]
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