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I finally got to try out my GoGirl – the female urinating thingy that lets you pee standing up. It’s a bendy pink silicone-like thing that you have to seal off and pee in, then it drains out of a little funnel. Per the directions, I tried it sitting down in the bathroom. It was a little weird. I was nervous I was going to pee all over my hands, but to my surprise, I didn’t! However, I’d be a little hesitant using it in the field. For one thing, I’d still need to pull my pants down to get it sealed, which kind of defeats the purpose. Maybe with some practice, I could do it by just unbuttoning a few buttons.

All in all, I think it’s nifty to have around, especially on a long convoy. If you can trust yourself enough to get a good seal, there’s no reason why you too can’t pee in a Gatorade bottle like the boys.

Tags: basra, gogirl, iraq
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The Way We Get By, Nov. 11 on PBS

November 10th, 2009

We’re almost home and I can guarantee you that when I step off the plane in Dallas or Atlanta, I’ll be greeted by old war veterans, offering a handshake and a thank you. They’re always there, rain or shine, and they put a big smile on my face. This Veteran’s Day, PBS will air “The Way We Get By” -

On call 24 hours a day for the past five years, a group of senior citizens has made history by greeting nearly 900,000 American troops at a tiny airport in Bangor, Maine. The Way We Get By is an intimate look at three of these greeters as they confront the universal losses that come with aging and rediscover their reason for living. Bill Knight, Jerry Mundy and Joan Gaudet find the strength to overcome their personal battles and transform their lives through service. This inspirational and surprising story shatters the stereotypes of today’s senior citizens as the greeters redefine the meaning of community.

Watch the trailer here – http://www.pbs.org/pov/waywegetby/

Tags: greeters, pbs, veterans
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An Iraqi Celebration

November 9th, 2009

Some of the unit is already in Kuwait, but those left behind indulged in a traditional Iraqi feast last weekend. Read the rest of this entry »

Tags: basra, iraq, iraqi dinner
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Short-Timer Syndrome

October 30th, 2009

Short Timer Syndrome is the equivalent of “Senioritis” – defined by Urban Dictionary as “noun. A crippling disease that strikes high school seniors. Symptoms include: laziness, an over-excessive wearing of track pants, old athletic shirts, sweatpants, athletic shorts, and sweatshirts. Also features a lack of studying, repeated absences, and a generally dismissive attitude. The only known cure is a phenomenon known as Graduation.” Read the rest of this entry »

Tags: iraq, senioritis, short timer
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Pampering Yourself is Never a Bad Thing

October 29th, 2009

I believe in spoiling myself every now and then – a massage, maybe a pedicure or a trip to the salon. For my return to the states, I decided a massage in Shreveport just wouldn’t cut it. Read the rest of this entry »

Tags: europe, hawaii, travel
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Photo Shoot!!

October 26th, 2009

Dave is beefing up his portfolio, so Steph and I jumped at the chance to dress up and pose! Here’s a few of the pics (I edited these, but the ones Dave edits will be so much better I’m sure)

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Packing Up

October 25th, 2009

We had our customs inspection this weekend. Our conex is now packed and ready to ship back to the states. That’s one more step closer to home. Read the rest of this entry »

Tags: basra, iraq, packing
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