by suelarkinsweems | Dec 28, 2011 | On Military Life
It started becoming real at the dentist this past month. I got my teeth cleaned, and as the hygienist was trying to schedule me for my next cleaning in six months, I realized I won’t be here for it. First thought: WooHOo! Second thought: Oh no. We have hard copy...
by suelarkinsweems | Oct 19, 2011 | On Military Life
Monday, I shared a quick synopsis of my master’s work (click here if you missed it), and promised to give you a modern day example. I realized earlier this year, as a friend told me about his boss, that my revenge tragedy pattern was still being played out today....
by suelarkinsweems | Oct 17, 2011 | On Military Life
My thesis was passed to another reader last Friday. I am waiting on pins and needles (or more appropriately daggers and poison) to hear back. So, while we wait, I thought I might bore you slightly with it today. I’ll keep it short, and Wednesday I will show you how...
by suelarkinsweems | Oct 10, 2011 | On Military Life
Yes, the truck is STILL at the dealership and will remain there for the week until they completely drain my bank account. No, the keys to the other vehicle are not still in the Atlantic. Tattoo Man sent the keys back to shore with a sailor who was heading back for...
by suelarkinsweems | Oct 5, 2011 | On Military Life
You know how you know your husband has just left on a trip for work? It’s Sunday, and the “service engine” light comes on in your truck. I dropped the truck at the local auto shop a half mile from the house Monday morning. Then, because I wanted to feel that I had...
by suelarkinsweems | Sep 30, 2011 | On Military Life
I don’t have a poem today. Blame Matt. And clearance. We got orders. To a place that wasn’t on our list. I can’t honestly feign surprise, because every time we ‘negotiate’ orders, we send our top three requests, then the Navy puts us where they need us. The next...
