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    Wordless Wednesday: Why I garden…

    August 31, 2011 /

    – Leanne from MilitaryAvenue.combyUnknownonWednesday, August 31, 2011Email ThisBlogThis!Share to TwitterShare to FacebookShare to PinterestMilitary Life:Garden,Leanne,Wordless Wednesday

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    Dreaming about Retirement

    August 29, 2011 /

    Hubs and I are MANY years away from retirement.  But isn’t it fun to dream? This weekend we spent a wonderful weekend on Kelleys Island in Lake Erie.  It is such a fun little island, very touristy, but you can see smacklings of locals all around.  You have to take a ferry from Ohio to the island during the spring, summer, and fall.  Then when the lake freezes over during the winter the only means of transport is /small/ aircraft.  The pace of the island is slow.  The gardens around the homes are beautiful.  Golf carts and bikes are abundant.  The water is never far away.  The sunsets were glorious.  And the…

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    Cyberspace – The Bears and Packers? The offense and defense from the LandWarNet conference – DoD Roundtable

    August 29, 2011 /

    The use of computers, smart phones, satellite tv, cable, networks, wifi, email, Facebook, Twitter, immediate communications, long distance communications ++ has become so routine we expect them to be available. When we wake up and find our wifi or other electronics not working it is not a good start to the day. Imagine losing these capabilities when we have a cyber attack?  Last week I had the privilege to speak with two electronic engineers who have compared cyber war to a football game. US Cyber Command Logo It was a great conversation but a bit over the head of this non geek. Yes, I remember taking a carburetor apart on…

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    3 Doors Down Says “Thank You for Everything You Do” to Military Community

    August 25, 2011 /

    3 Doors Down and Kelly Cafferelli,Home Depot Foundation President Have you ever been excited about talking to someone who you respect? Yesterday I had the privilege of interviewing Chris Henderson of the platinum rock band 3 Doors Down. I am not the type to swoon over “star” personalities but this “rock star” came in the form of a veteran helping other veterans! Chris has served his country for 12 years in the Navy, Army and Navy Reserves. On this day the band was working with the Home Depot Foundation, The Mission Continues and local volunteers at the New Directions in Los Angeles. They were refurbishing the exterior grounds of New…

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    I just need to talk

    August 24, 2011 /

    Who do you call when you just need to talk,that someone that puts down what they are doing to be there for you, when you need subtle advice and a listening ear?I’m grappling with the start of the school year.  My tender-loving, easy-going, very-pleasing six-year old is going to be starting first grade.  He flows like the tides of the ocean, and oh how I love the water.  He *wants* to learn.  When he does learn he lights up.  He lights up like no other.  Sometimes it is getting him to that point where he has learned though that can be a challenge, for a mom or a teacher. So last night when I…

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    Energy Independence and the US Navy – DoD Bloggers Roundtable

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    Congratulations to our Winners

    August 23, 2011 /

    We had well over 200 entries in our “One Thousand Posts – Let’s Celebrate!” Giveaway which made it so very exciting to pick our winners.  All of our winners have been contacted, prizes mailed and I even have received some wonderful “Thank Yous” in return.  This has to be one of the most fun projects I have worked on here at MilitaryAvenue.com! So once again, congratulations to our winners! $250 Visa Gift Card from USAA – Jennifer of Texas $250 Visa Gift Card from USAA– April of Texas A beautiful Pendent from USAA.com/jewelry – Stephanie of Virginia $100 Visa Gift Card from Homes for Heroes – Aprille of Kentucky $100 Sears Gift Card…

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    The Grocery Bill

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    The grocery bill: One of the big chunks of our family budget and probably our largest ‘discretianary’ item in the list of many family expenses.  How do you save?  I enjoyed this article in the Times, “Millions of coupons: Military shoppers score savings on base“.  It got me thinking about how we, you and me, can chunk down the amount we each spend on our weekly trips.  It isn’t always about coupons but they sure can help!  Clip, cut and organizeThe latest rave is coupons.  I hear all about TLC’s Extreme Couponing, although I have to admit I’ve never watched it.  Are you an ‘extreme-couponer’? My husband is the Sunday-morning newspaper coupon clipping addict. Every Sunday…

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    One Year with Cancer – My Caregiver Rocks

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    Enjoying Grant Park in Chicago One Year with Cancer – My Caregiver Rocks This week I celebrated life. Yes, it is that easy but maybe not so with memories of surgery and left over scars, a bit of discomfort, medications, interruptions to plans, etc. But medical decisions that left me with my leg certainly are to be appreciated and the skills of highly trained surgeons are near the top of my list for thank you!While I treasure those things, my biggest hug goes to my caregiver; who sat in every one of those appointments, reacted to bad news with a human touch, helped talk issues with doctors, kept my checklist,…

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    Growing Older in Mom’s Arms

    August 18, 2011 /

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