Posted on: Tuesday, May 24, 2005
ISLAND LIFE SHORTS
How to raise a military family
Advertiser Staff
Raising a family is hard enough. Try raising one in the military.
And Eckhart should know. For 17 years, she and her Navy husband have raised three children, moved 13 times and survived five deployments. Managing military life isn't a secret only some women know, she argues, but a set of skills to be acquired. She has written more than 400 columns for the Virginian-Pilot in Norfolk, Va., that encourage, empower and entertain military families everywhere.
BOX OFFICE
'Star Wars' blasts off
Moviegoers turned out in force for the final chapter of the "Star Wars" saga, which took in $158.5 million since its opening to shatter three- and four-day box office records.
"Star Wars: Episode III — Revenge of the Sith" grossed $124.7 million from Thursday to Saturday, according to studio estimates.
"Monster-in-Law" slipped to a distant second with $14.4 million. Will Ferrell's "Kicking & Screaming" took in $10.5 million.
"The Longest Yard" and "Madagascar" open this weekend.
"Everything concerning 'Desperate Housewives' has been a dream come true, and I've been enjoying the ride."
— Actor Jesse Metcalfe | to AP Television News
That's the focus of columnist Jacey Eckhart's new book, "The Homefront Club: The Hardheaded Women's Guide to Raising a Military Family" (Naval Institute Press, $19.95).
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