"I sought for the greatness and genius of
~ Alexis de Tocqueville
"I’ve got two daughters who will have to make their way in this skinny-obsessed world, and it worries me, because I don’t want them to be empty-headed, self-obsessed, emaciated clones; I’d rather they were independent, interesting, idealistic, kind, opinionated, original, funny - a thousand things, before ‘thin’. And frankly, I’d rather they didn’t give a gust of stinking chihuahua flatulence whether the woman standing next to them has fleshier knees than they do. Let my girls be Hermiones, rather than Pansy Parkinsons. Let them never be Stupid Girls."
~ J.K. Rowling
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ReplyDeleteI liked this article. I totally remember putting paper in my yard as a little kid and waiting for a sign. Sigh. Never worked.
Oh yes, and I can see why someone would want to live somewhere other than OK (like it says in your profile), because wouldn't living in Texas be such an upgrade? :)
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ReplyDeleteIf you have any specific questions about military life (disclaimer every branch is different blah blah blah) or anything like that feel free to email me. Address is on my profile page.
Good luck with figuring it all out, its an interesting ride. Lots of ups and downs but like I tell my kids, someone has to do it.
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