November 2004 - Posts

• U.S. Air Force: Taking Care of Family

  I heard another good news story today, and I thought it was worth sharing. As with most stories, it starts out with a crisis, but it has an amazing ending. Craig Beddow, a National Guardsman, was serving with the 134th Logistics Squadron in Turkey when Read More... Posted Monday, November 29, 2004 10:42 PM by msmith | 4 Comments

• A Soldier's Story

  There are a lot of stories about dedicated men and women who are deploying to Iraq. One of our other bloggers posted recently about the 72 year old grandmother who is deploying to work for AAFES. Today's story is about a soldier who, approaching the 30 Read More... Posted Monday, November 29, 2004 1:45 PM by msmith | 0 Comments

• Happy Thanksgiving - Thank YOU!

  Happy Thanksgiving to all today, especially to those who are separated from their families this holiday season due to military service. And a great big THANK YOU to all those who have, through kindnesses big and small, helped our family over the last Read More... Posted Thursday, November 25, 2004 11:18 AM by msmith | 0 Comments

• The IRR ... Disney style! (Talking to your kids about deployments)

  The country is being attacked by terrorists and regular forces are coming up short. The leader has decided to expand the forces, and some who have previously served are being called back into ranks. Families are left on short notice, but it is necessary Read More... Posted Sunday, November 21, 2004 11:52 PM by msmith | 2 Comments

• Taking Care of Their Own - and how you can help!

  One of the things we don't like to talk about, as soldiers and as family members, is what if. What if something happens? How will we be able to deal with things? How will we go on? Who will help us take care of our loved one if it should come to that? Read More... Posted Friday, November 19, 2004 11:20 PM by msmith | 1 Comments

• Santa for Soldiers

  Well, Kris Kringle may not be personally making the rounds in the sandbox, but it is definitely time to be thinking about sending your packages to your soldier for the holidays - and SOON. An article today on msnbc.com has some excellent tips on holiday Read More... Posted Monday, November 08, 2004 10:52 PM by msmith | 1 Comments

• Happy Birthday to ArmySteve!

  Happy Birthday to ArmySteve!!!!!!!!!! (His birthday isn't actually until tomorrow, but that is only a few hours away where he is.) Share this post: email it! | bookmark it! | digg it! | reddit! | kick it! | live it! Read More... Posted Sunday, November 07, 2004 9:59 AM by msmith | 2 Comments

• STILL voting in Ohio

  Just a quick update on the election situation here in Ohio. Voters in the Buckeye State are STILL voting at some polling places. Yes, although the polls officially closed at 7:30 pm, state law allows anyone in line at the time that polls close to cast Read More... Posted Wednesday, November 03, 2004 2:13 AM by msmith | 0 Comments

• Stop politicizing my vote!

  I voted today. I hope you all did too. And given the frenzy leading up to this election, actually casting a vote was much less painless than anticipated, even here in the great swing state of Ohio. However, it was a little discomforting to see all the Read More... Posted Tuesday, November 02, 2004 6:14 PM by msmith | 0 Comments

• Vote

  As if anyone would forget, with all the media frenzy this week. But do get out and vote, even if you do have to wade through a bunch of lawyers and observers to get there. Share this post: email it! | bookmark it! | digg it! | reddit! | kick it! | live Read More... Posted Tuesday, November 02, 2004 1:38 AM by msmith | 1 Comments