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Shore Duty
By Sarah Smiley
'No Comprende,' But We Connected Anyway
The language barrier between Sarah and a Mexican musician actually presented a unique opportunity for them to get to know each other.
Cleaning House: It Better Be Worth It!
Sarah and Dustin are preparing to sell their house, so they've been cleaning up. But their garage sale didn't amount to much.
Old Clothes And A Bright Future
Why does Sarah hang on to some of her old too-small and too-large clothes knowing she probably never will wear them again?
Boys Will Be Boys
Sarah Smiley's three boys don't need a book to tell them how to turn sticks into pretend guns or chase girls with lizards and grasshoppers.
What's Smiley Still Doing In Pensacola?
It looks like the Smileys days in sunny
Short-Timer Military Wives Have Nothing To Lose
An impending move causes military wives to do things they might regret later, but it hardly matters since they will already be gone by then.
No Easy Outs
There's no reasoning with a coach who delights in six- and seven-year-olds winning or losing at tee-ball as if it was the World Series.
Every Day Is A Good Day, Or Should Be
As we mark the five-year anniversary of
Girl Power: Leadership With Or Without Pants
Sarah's grandmother, once a Navy wife, told her that when it comes to husbands, "You need them to lay the keel but not to launch the ship."
Flamingoes Inspire Fear And Panic
Why are military personnel always so freaked out that their CO will see them doing something "wrong?" Sarah Smiley provides unique insights.
Child's Determination Is A Lasting Legacy
A little boy's love of baseball also is a testament to patience, faith and determination – something plenty of adults can learn.
Things That May Surprise You At A Spouse Club Meeting
Career woman by day, casserole baker by night. Everyone is examined by the same OB/GYN. And everyone is different yet so very much the same.
The Amish Are Coming! The Amish Are Coming!
Amish Friendship Bread has infiltrated the military but there is no cause for alarm, claims Sarah Smiley.
Why Sarah Spent The Night In Jail
When your son's Cub Scout den leaders are a Navy pilot and a Marine, expect some surprises.
Your Spouse's Detailer: The Ultimate Bogeyman
You never see his face, and you probably don’t know his name. But he can change the course of your life. He’s the detailer!
Will The Smileys Ever Move Again? Apparently, Yes
It is a dangerous thing when a military family becomes settled in any given place. The deeper the roots go, the harder it becomes to transplant the tree.
Jennifer Lopez Keeps Dustin Happy
Everyone uses something to distract themselves during a deployment. For some Navy men, it's known as a "cruise wife."Enjoying The Best Of Both Worlds
Military members often miss so much of their children’s early years, it seems almost an indulgent pleasure when they’re actually at home.What Every Military Wife Should Know About The New CO
It’s often a touchy situation when a commanding officer leaves the scene, muses Sarah Smiley.Rethinking Polygamy
Sarah Smiley completed work that usually takes a whole week, thanks to helping hands from female relatives. It's enough to make her rethink polygamy!Page 1 of 2
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