REMEMBER MILITARY FAMILIES - AT 11:17 A.M. ET:  As we think of our servicemen and servicewomen today, we must not forget their families, who also serve.  Mike Scully alerts us to a fine piece in the Washington Post by a military wife, who has to endure the hardships of military service, and take flak from unthinking "friends" at the same time.  It's here.  Please read.

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