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    Thanks to Our Service Members this Veterans’ Day

    October 29, 2012 /

    As we approach Veterans’ Day a big thank you for the ability to enjoy the land of the free!  This veteran thanks those who are currently serving for his ability to walk a beach and have a relaxing vacation! Greetings from Col K, Deborah and the Team at MilitaryAvenue and have a wonderful celebration of your service on the 11th! Join Us    byColonel KonMonday, October 29, 2012Email ThisBlogThis!Share to TwitterShare to FacebookShare to Pinterest

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    Self Esteem vs Self Respect

    October 26, 2012 /

    Last weekend was cold.  Cold and rainy.  The kind of weather that makes you want to curl up in front of a fire with a cup of hot chocolate and a good book.  Instead I was at a soccer tournament for my ten-year old.  Three games over Saturday and Sunday 90 minutes from home.  Three games of pure determination on our boys’ parts.  Three games of ‘Go, Avon, Go!’  … Three losses. Continue Reading about how to turn the loss into a win, Self Esteem vs Self Respect But that doesn’t necessarily make this mom sad:  * The relationships that those boys are making out there on the field, the friendships…

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    Refreshing View from the Top of the Army Reserve – Blogger Roundtable

    October 17, 2012 /

    It was a great interview and so different than most of the other air coming from DC during this political season! Refreshing candor, integrity, willingness to acknowledge the occasional problem being worked,… the newest Chief of the Army Reserve—Lieutenant General Jeffrey Talley spoke with his heart and had the facts on issues affecting the Army Reserve. In addition, this was a great follow on to the blog we posted in August: Are You Ready for the Army Reserve? Or, Is Your Soldier Ready for the Army Reserve?   Army Reserve Capabilities – See Below for Photo CreditsFirst off the start line: What does the Army Reserve bring to the fight? Twenty…

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    Military Monday Pins

    October 15, 2012 /

    Real Action Figures  Source: facebook.com via MilitaryAvenue.com on Pinterest Continue to see more images in honor of our Military & Veterans   Veterans Day 2012 is coming up!  What will you do to honor a veteran?  Source: militaryavenue.com via MilitaryAvenue.com on Pinterest   Meet a military spouse?  Be sure to thank her (or him) too.  It’s not easy being a military spouse, but it is worth it.  Source: 27.media.tumblr.com via MilitaryAvenue.com on Pinterest   June 27th has come and gone but we still need to be aware of PTSD, today and every day.  Source: facebook.com via MilitaryAvenue.com on Pinterest   Pray for our Sailors, Marines, Airmen, Soldiers and Coast Guard…

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    “Mission: Transition” is October 27th!

    October 11, 2012 /

    Every once in a while I get really excited about something that is going to be helpful for or assist our troops and their families in a unique and special way. The Home Depot just announced “Mission: Transition” which will help the military community with their job search! Not just jobs at Home Depot but skills and tools for a veteran in transition and looking for civilian employment with any business. Photo Credit:  Home Depot – See below A big date! On October 27th, Saturday, the Home Depot will provide veterans with training at more than 100 locations. The training will include resume ideas, interview tips and other transition topics. The…

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    Going to Bat for the Bullied

    October 11, 2012 /

    October is National Bullying Prevention Month.  A great time to educate yourself, empower yourself, think about how to handle future bully problems in your own children’s lives. Stopbullying.gov is a great resource, as is StompOutBullying.org.  I’ve written about my own experience with bullying once before and I stand by my thoughts, “Bullying and our Military Children“. But amidst all these awareness programs an article caught my eye :Dad Takes on School That Suspended His Son for Being a ‘Bully’A normal first assumption is why would Dad be upset with the school for punishing his son, the bully?  Why would his dad be upset that his own kid was throwing punches, kicking…

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    Walk in the Woods Wednesday

    October 10, 2012 /

    The warmth of the landscape is everywhere right now. Countryside woods, county lanes, and front yards are blanketed with orange, yellow, dark green and brown. The ground looks like it is hand stitched with irregular sized threads of maple, oak, elm and 17 other variety of trees leaves. Patterns form and then are whirled by south, east and north winds. Either the tree is on fire, or the artist is showing off the paint pallet!Zooming down the highwayThe stands of trees by the highway make me happy that I am the passenger in the car as my eyes zoom through the depths of the foliage. I love this time of…

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    New Friends, Motherhood and Growth

    October 9, 2012 /

    We are well into the autumn schedule. Boys are at school, my toddler and I are settling into a great routine, which includes some Disney Channel, Lego-time and lots of books.  Plus lots of crock-pot time, a newly-painted bedroom and garden canning and storage for the winter months.  It has been a great fall so far! But I’m taking on new adventures too.  This year that includes MOMSNext.  I’m a huge advocate for MOPS.  That organization turned my life around from being a lonely mom with not many friends in a new area with a toddler and baby, to an involved mom part of a group; wanted, loved, befriended, needed. …

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    Fight Like a Girl

    October 5, 2012 /

    I am surrounded by boys. Not only am I the mother of all boys (four to be exact), I am also the sister of two brothers (no sisters for me).  Boyhood smells, sounds, sights and visions have encompassed my life since my first baby brother was born about 36 years ago.  To say that I have had an impact on all of these boys’ lives is an understatement; the princess, the queen, the “only” girl. But I also come from a long line of strong-girls.  My mom, my grandmothers, aunts, cousins, friends.  All had an impact on my life and helped me know what it was to be a girl.  My…

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    Family and Community Values – the Home Depot Celebration of Service 2012

    October 5, 2012 /

    “Giving Back” “Building Strong Relationships” It was a great opportunity! Talk to an Iraq veteran, now a District Manager for Home Depot about his experiences and participation in Celebration of Service 2012 (COS 2012). Frank was in Richmond, Virginia supporting the Paralyzed Veterans of America Virginia Mid-Atlantic Chapter with 65 other volunteers in orange #COS2012 (twitter hashmark) shirts. The public relations coordinator was great but when the time zone for the call became a possible issue, I suggested using 1400 Zulu and the three veterans understood: one of the simple things that tie veterans together. Frank Blake Jr speaking at COS in Richmond VAFrank Blake Jr. is an Army veteran of…

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