Time for another Army family move. That’s right, folks. Pack up the kids and the kittens, and away we go! This is my verbal-abuse sounding board for the drive from Maryland to Colorado. You may... Read more >>

I think my real mistake was bringing the f-ing coffee cup in here. “But, Sandra … ” you say. “You need the coffee!” You’re right, reader. You are ever so right.... Read more >>

I’ve been putting it off, writing this damned blog. I wish it were just for one reason. Unless you pile the stress, lack of time, daily grind, dog, cat, dirty kitchen, clogged vacuum, and... Read more >>

I have an older cousin in the Army; he is currently away on his American duty. My cousin has been a father to me ever since I could remember. He is going to come for a surprise... Read more >>

I’m a veteran of the United States Army. It’s a good Army. Showed me the world. Let me play with things that I probably ought not have played with. Let me blow stuff up. The... Read more >>

Becoming a derby girl is something most do not dream of as a child, but it is a desire that burns inside of you as a void until it is fulfilled. The huge gaping hole in your soul remains unnoticed... Read more >>

Hi, I’m Sandra, and you’re reading my blog. Hi, Sandra! Now that you’re sufficiently irritated with my half thoughts, here’s the deal (for those of you that don’t... Read more >>

As I said in Part 1, I moved home to live with my parents during our first deployment. If you have thoughts about moving in with your family or even a friend, be forewarned … any drama they... Read more >>

Most little girls grow up hearing some version of the phrase “You can be anything you want to be.” That’s mostly true, as long as the little girl in question doesn’t want to... Read more >>

I have a tower. It’s a relatively small tower, as towers go. It’s concrete and the inside is small. I can’t tell you much about this tower, because that would be a violation of... Read more >>