The Traveling Wiseman
by Stephen R. Fisher
I won't explain what being a military brat is all about
for two reasons: the only people that come here are
most likely brats themselves and you all already know
how it feels to be one of us. However, I will let the
members of our "unique fraternity" enjoy some funny
humor about our situation.
My first semester at college was the Fall of 1990.
I spent my last summer in Germany enjoying the local
delights of Giessen: topless beaches at the lakes,
finely brewed German beverages, my BMW going Mach II on
Autobahn 5, weekends to Amsterdam and of course,
preparation for college.
Upon arriving at my school, I
noticed they put the mailing addresses of each of the
students on doors of our rooms in the dormitory.
Wouldn't you know it, . . ." Where the hell is APO, New
York? I have never heard of that city."
I cried, laughing, the first time I heard that and then went into
the story of my life. I've always found my unique and
interesting lifestyle growing up to now has made me an
interesting person to those who meet me and allowed me
to have many relationships with many people.
Why hasn't there been a screen play written about the
psychological, emotional and sociological effects on
growing up as as military dependant?
What a great idea for a movie!