en-us https://www.intensedebate.com/users/1452332 Comments by Victoria Klein http://spousebuzz.com/blog/2011/10/roll-down-your-sleeves-marines.html#IDComment209705068 My husband (a Marine) is extremely upset about this change. From his perspective, the rolled-sleeves are part of what still sets the Corps apart from the other branches. In general, I don't care either way, but I can certainly see the symbolic meaning my husband is so set on. Wed, 19 Oct 2011 17:28:50 +0000 http://spousebuzz.com/blog/2011/10/roll-down-your-sleeves-marines.html#IDComment209705068 http://spousebuzz.com/blog/2011/06/spouses-can%e2%80%99t-say-%e2%80%9chooah%e2%80%9d.html#IDComment167736926 Marine Corps says "Ooh-Rah", no? Tue, 28 Jun 2011 23:48:35 +0000 http://spousebuzz.com/blog/2011/06/spouses-can%e2%80%99t-say-%e2%80%9chooah%e2%80%9d.html#IDComment167736926 http://spousebuzz.com/blog/2011/05/the-stay-at-home-wife.html#IDComment152654486 I'm a 26-year-old stay-at-home military wife as well. I've been working as a freelance writer & author for over 6 years - I started while I was dating my now-husband. He joined the Marine Corps a year ago & I am overjoyed that I am able to work AND be an active part of his military life at the same time. We plan to have a kid in 2-3 years & that will be an amazing adventure, but so is our life right now :) Mon, 16 May 2011 15:15:10 +0000 http://spousebuzz.com/blog/2011/05/the-stay-at-home-wife.html#IDComment152654486 http://www.elephantjournal.com/2011/03/quotable-insights-success-through-the-self/#IDComment131839739 Thank you, Lynn! :) Wed, 2 Mar 2011 13:18:35 +0000 http://www.elephantjournal.com/2011/03/quotable-insights-success-through-the-self/#IDComment131839739 http://www.elephantjournal.com/2011/03/quotable-insights-success-through-the-self/#IDComment131839706 As always, thank you for your support, Bob :) Wed, 2 Mar 2011 13:18:23 +0000 http://www.elephantjournal.com/2011/03/quotable-insights-success-through-the-self/#IDComment131839706 http://www.elephantjournal.com/2011/02/the-new-elephant-yoga-magazine-you-asked-for-it-you-got-it/#IDComment131170196 One word: yoga-tastic! :D Mon, 28 Feb 2011 00:02:38 +0000 http://www.elephantjournal.com/2011/02/the-new-elephant-yoga-magazine-you-asked-for-it-you-got-it/#IDComment131170196 http://www.elephantjournal.com/2009/04/neurotic-depressed-feeling-low-you-could-meditate-for-a-decade-or-twoor-watch-this-5-minute-youtube-video/#IDComment128976111 Spectacular! I watched this video once before at least a month ago. Yet again, it has brought a smile to my face that I sorely needed :) Sat, 19 Feb 2011 01:09:44 +0000 http://www.elephantjournal.com/2009/04/neurotic-depressed-feeling-low-you-could-meditate-for-a-decade-or-twoor-watch-this-5-minute-youtube-video/#IDComment128976111 http://www.elephantjournal.com/2011/02/america-is-not-at-war/#IDComment126856713 HA! I love that photo :D Also, I agree with this post 100% Wed, 9 Feb 2011 05:50:55 +0000 http://www.elephantjournal.com/2011/02/america-is-not-at-war/#IDComment126856713 http://paycheck-chronicles.military.com/2011/02/03/heads-up-for-february-and-march-pay/#IDComment125784675 Sorry to hear that you've had so many problems with Navy Federal - my husband & I have had nothing but a good experience. All of the positive things you say about USAA apply to us in relation to Navy Federal. Of course, like USAA, they are a large organization & not everyone's experience will be a positive one. Thu, 3 Feb 2011 23:17:37 +0000 http://paycheck-chronicles.military.com/2011/02/03/heads-up-for-february-and-march-pay/#IDComment125784675 http://paycheck-chronicles.military.com/2011/02/03/heads-up-for-february-and-march-pay/#IDComment125784446 " You might get paid before those dates, particularly if you use a financial institution that pays early. However, be smart and budget so that your can survive until payday comes." Thank you so much for saying that! There has been so much hullaballo online about banks paying early & how it is going to affect how folks make their budgets. You don't need to change anything! Just assume that, as per usual, you will be paid on the 1st & 15th of each month. If you get the $$ early, that's awesome; if not, you won't run any risk of being behind on your bills. Thu, 3 Feb 2011 23:16:01 +0000 http://paycheck-chronicles.military.com/2011/02/03/heads-up-for-february-and-march-pay/#IDComment125784446 http://www.elephantjournal.com/2011/02/myth-yoga-is-a-religion/#IDComment125765941 Thank you, Meredith - and thank you for sharing a link on your blog! :D I hope your readers enjoy it as much as you did. Thu, 3 Feb 2011 21:36:24 +0000 http://www.elephantjournal.com/2011/02/myth-yoga-is-a-religion/#IDComment125765941 http://www.elephantjournal.com/2011/02/acceptance-is-not-resignation/#IDComment125764800 I am so exceptionally delighted that you wrote this post! This is a concept that far too many people don't recognize & is something that I have struggled with for years. As a practicing Buddhist, I am forever a work-in-progress & this post is yet another reminder for me to continue in the right direction :) Thu, 3 Feb 2011 21:29:12 +0000 http://www.elephantjournal.com/2011/02/acceptance-is-not-resignation/#IDComment125764800 http://www.elephantjournal.com/2011/02/myth-yoga-is-a-religion/#IDComment125764510 Thank you, Bob :) Your support is priceless. Thu, 3 Feb 2011 21:27:30 +0000 http://www.elephantjournal.com/2011/02/myth-yoga-is-a-religion/#IDComment125764510 http://www.elephantjournal.com/2011/02/myth-yoga-is-a-religion/#IDComment125764473 You make a very intelligent point, Jenya. While some word definitions are rather ... well ... definite, the concepts of yoga & religion are not well-defined, despite many intentions to narrow their classifications. Some terms will be infinitely relative. Thu, 3 Feb 2011 21:27:17 +0000 http://www.elephantjournal.com/2011/02/myth-yoga-is-a-religion/#IDComment125764473 http://www.elephantjournal.com/2011/02/myth-yoga-is-a-religion/#IDComment125764279 You're very welcome - I agree with you 100%! :) Thu, 3 Feb 2011 21:25:50 +0000 http://www.elephantjournal.com/2011/02/myth-yoga-is-a-religion/#IDComment125764279 http://www.elephantjournal.com/2011/02/quotable-insights-the-benefit-of-being-lost/#IDComment125713266 I used to be the very same way, Audrey, and our society definitely teaches us that last = bad, but we can choose to believe otherwise. When I made that choice, my life became exponentially better than I could have imagined. It's not a magical change, but every time you decide not to feel bad about being lost, your heart glows a little bit more :) Thu, 3 Feb 2011 16:18:15 +0000 http://www.elephantjournal.com/2011/02/quotable-insights-the-benefit-of-being-lost/#IDComment125713266 http://www.elephantjournal.com/2011/02/quotable-insights-the-benefit-of-being-lost/#IDComment125712993 You're very welcome, Erica - I am glad you enjoyed my post :) It never hurts to have a little reminder about how great life really is. Thu, 3 Feb 2011 16:16:38 +0000 http://www.elephantjournal.com/2011/02/quotable-insights-the-benefit-of-being-lost/#IDComment125712993 http://www.elephantjournal.com/2011/02/quotable-insights-the-benefit-of-being-lost/#IDComment125494639 You are very welcome, Jenifer - thank YOU for reading & commenting. :) I write to help & I am delighted to know that my mission is successful. Wed, 2 Feb 2011 19:55:21 +0000 http://www.elephantjournal.com/2011/02/quotable-insights-the-benefit-of-being-lost/#IDComment125494639 http://www.elephantjournal.com/2011/02/quotable-insights-the-benefit-of-being-lost/#IDComment125494492 A wonderful comparison, Steve! Grace is not something that should be restricted by one's religious preference. I'm not Christian, but I do find "Amazing Grace" to be a spectacular & inspirational song. Curiosity is the ultimate antidote to fear - something that we don't instill in our younger generations, much to our own demise. Wed, 2 Feb 2011 19:54:34 +0000 http://www.elephantjournal.com/2011/02/quotable-insights-the-benefit-of-being-lost/#IDComment125494492 http://www.elephantjournal.com/2011/02/quotable-insights-the-benefit-of-being-lost/#IDComment125494067 Hahaha, well said, AR! I have found myself to be a bit of a gypsy as well. In essence, no one is every truly "lost", but rather misplaced. We always find our way back to a sensible path eventually. Wed, 2 Feb 2011 19:52:08 +0000 http://www.elephantjournal.com/2011/02/quotable-insights-the-benefit-of-being-lost/#IDComment125494067