Category Archives: Published Work

Deployment Coffee

Posted on May 31, 2013 by Writing War Bride

(picture published on article page of Blog Brigade) My publishing credit: credited as “Guest Blogger” “Christina” Published by Blog Brigade of Military OneSource on April 4, 2013 , in Deployment There is always one thing I consistently do when my husband deploys or goes TDY. I would … Continue reading →

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PCS: Is It Time To Dump The Books?

Posted on March 27, 2013 by Writing War Bride

March 19, 2013, in Military Life, PCS by Guest Bloggers (picture published on article page of SpouseBUZZ.com) PCS: Is It Time To Dump The Books? My publishing credit: credited as “Guest Blogger” “Christina” http://spousebuzz.com/blog/2013/03/pcs-time-to-dump-the-books.html I collect books. The free ones that the library is throwing … Continue reading →

Posted in Daily Musings, Military Experience, Published Work | Tagged Books, Cookbooks, DITY, Furniture, Job, Job Hunting, Military Life, Military Spouse, Moving, Recycle, Spouse, SpouseBUZZ, Volunteering | 2 Comments

Deployed During The Holidays

Posted on December 23, 2012 by Writing War Bride

(picture published on article page of Blog Bridge) Deployed During The Holidays My publishing credit: credited as “Guest Blogger” “Christina” Published by Blog Brigade of Military OneSource on December 22, 2012, in Holidays, Military Life by Guest Blog. http://blog-brigade.militaryonesource.mil/2012/12/22/deployed-during-the-holidays/ Blogger … Continue reading →

Posted in Military Experience, Published Work | Tagged Alone, Chant, Christmas tree, Country, Deployment, family, Gifts, Gospel, Holidays, Matza, Mazto, Military, Military Spouse, movie, Music, National Lampoons, Punk, Remember, support, Turkey | 2 Comments

Every Light in the House is On

Posted on November 30, 2012 by Writing War Bride

(uncredited picture published on article page of SpouseBUZZ) Every Light In The House Is On My publishing credit: credited as “Guest Blogger” “Christina” (see bio below) (I am going to frame my acceptance email!) Published by SpouseBUZZ of Military. com … Continue reading →

Posted in Published Work | Tagged Alone, Deployment, family, Finances, Friends, Holidays, Military, Military Life, Military Spouse, Military Wife, Money | Leave a comment

TOPS in Blue

Posted on March 1, 2011 by Writing War Bride

Tops in Blue Christina M. Callisto Free Lance Writer Published in the February/March 2011 issue of the Military Voice & Community News “Tops In Blue, is an all-active duty US Air Force special unit made up of talented amateur performers … Continue reading →

Posted in Published Work | Tagged Afghanistan, Air Force Family, ambassadors, Bob Hope Birthday Special, Bosnia-Herzegovina, community, Croatia, DoD, Ed Sullivan, Entertainment, family, Fashion, film, Half-time, History, Kuwait, Kyrgystan, Military, Music, Pakistan, Politics, Qatar, Random, Saudi Arabia, Soviet Union, Super Bowl XIX, support, television, Thoughts, TOPS in Blue, TV, US Air Force, Washington Monument | Leave a comment

Emerald Coast Writers Group

Posted on March 1, 2011 by Writing War Bride

Emerald Coast Writers Group By Christina M. Callisto Free Lance Writer Published in the February/March 2011 issue of the Military Voice & Community News CALLING ALL MILITARY, active duty and guard of all branches, spouses, dependents, retired, and GS and … Continue reading →

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Eglin Vet For Our Pets

Posted on March 1, 2011 by Writing War Bride

Eglin Vet for our pets Not credited but printed with my permission Published in the February/March 2011 issue of the Military Voice & Community News Our pets are our families. While some would rather favor one over the other, they … Continue reading →

Posted in Published Work | Tagged American Kennel Club, cats, dogs, Eglin, environment, Home, HomeAgain, immunization, lifestyle, News, other, Random, review, vaccinations, Vet, veterinarian, working dogs | Leave a comment

Taking Advantage of Military Discounts

Posted on March 1, 2011 by Writing War Bride

Taking Advantage of Military Discounts By Christina Callisto Published in the February/March 2011 issue of the Military Voice & Community News With January over and the New Year’s resolutions to control spending made, the winter months still have vacations dancing … Continue reading →

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From Seoul to Saigon

Posted on October 17, 2010 by Writing War Bride

From Seoul to Saigon By Christina M. Callisto Free Lance Writer Published in the October/November 2010 issue of the Military Voice & Community News Sandra Davis is a quiet local celebrity. Perhaps you saw where Pensacola Junior College (PJC) recognized … Continue reading →

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Key Spouse Program

Posted on October 17, 2010 by Writing War Bride

Key Spouses are there to help you to get to what you need, help you to understand, and help you and your family through each phase of deployment and PCSing. They want to make sure you know all there is and have smooth transitions through military life. Continue reading →