Walking with Memphis

Life with a Service Dog & Veteran

The Observer.

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Observer: a person who watches or notices something. Sometimes referred to as a spectator, bystander, onlooker, watcher, viewer. In addition to being the mom, the scheduler, the planner, I am an observer. This past weekend we took our camper out to Lake Rudolph at Holiday World. For those of you who don't know, I am still a "newbie" to … [Read more...]

Concert High

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Have you ever been so excited to see a concert that you "prep" before it by listening to that particular artist or band? Yep. I have. That was me prior to seeing The Secret Sisters, Shovel and Rope, and Brandi Carlile on Friday. Sam purchased concert tickets for me to see these artists waaaaayyyy back when. My birthday is in January, so I … [Read more...]

My Name is Cathrine and I’m the Wife of a Veteran

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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...]