North Carolina

  • Fort Bragg

    Since we’ve moved, I decided to share some thoughts having lived at Fort Bragg for the past three years. PROS:– Most populated Army base = lots of resources (two commissaries and exchanges)– Satellite medical offices (don’t have to go to Womack on post for routine medical appointments)– Wide selection and assortment of activities for spouses and kids…

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  • Then and now

    Wednesday was our last day at Fort Bragg. Some days, it feels like we just moved here. Between June 2010 and June 2013, I’ve had three jobs, we got engaged, we dealt with a year-long deployment, we got married, we had a wedding, and we’ve managed to survive living with three other men. So enjoy some…

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  • Adventures in North Cackalacky

    My parents visited this weekend, so we went out and did shit. I only photographed some of it. Saturday morning, we packed a picnic lunch and headed up to the Yadkin River Valley to go wine tasting. We checked out Native Vines Winery, the first winery owned by Native Americans. Their wine was quite tasty…

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  • Day trip to Wilmington

    We took a day trip to Wilmington on Friday. We successfully sold all but one of Mac’s Magic: The Gathering cards and made, how shall I say, a LOT of money. I was actually shocked at what they offered us. He was not. We had lunch at Flaming Amy’s burrito barn. It’s like everything Chipotle…

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  • How to change your name in North Carolina

    Many women chose the time-honored tradition of taking their husband’s name after marriage. Somewhere along the lines, most of these women will wonder why the process is so freaking complicated. Back in 1982 (when our parents married), a woman’s name was legally changed when she married. I’m all for a woman choosing to keep her maiden name…

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  • In my mind, I’m going to Carolina

    Today, I realized that we will be leaving Fayetteville within 18 months. I have a lengthy list of things to do and places to see while we still live in the Old North State. Since we live in NC, our Living Social and Groupon deals feature inns, lodges, and adventures that are on my list….

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