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Shore Duty

By Sarah Smiley

Dustin Gets The Shaft At Car Buying Time

Frequent military moves have affected many activities of married life for Sarah and Dustin, including decisions about who drives which car when.

The Ordinary Days Are The Loneliest

When you’re alone, people remember you and call on the "special" days. On the regular days, they move on with their lives but you're still alone.

Navy Pilot Catches Some Serious Air

Sarah Smiley asks why men seem to need to do all things fast, rough and with power tools.

'Who Has It Worse' Is A Pointless Game

Someone always has it worse, says Sarah Smiley, but that doesn't make your own struggles any less relevant or important.

Dieters, You've Been Warned: Beware Fiber!

Sarah Smiley discusses the pros and cons of "double-fiber" and how it affected her and her husband's dieting experience.

Appreciating The Extremes In Places And People

A surprised Sarah feels fortunate that she can get to know the people, places and even the climate of Maine as well as Florida.

 
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