There's a saying about Ginger Rogers that she did everything Fred Astaire did, except backwards and in high heels.

I used that phrase in this week's Spouse Calls to describe the busy life of First Lady Laura Bush. When I went online to find out where the quote came from (It has been mistakenly attributed to Ginger herself, but may have originated with comic characters Frank and Ernest) I discovered a blog entry called "Backwards and in high heels" by Julie Negron, who draws "Jenny," the comic strip about military spouses.

Julie applied the phrase to military spouses and the intricate steps that make up our lives.

This week, with Military Spouse Appreciation Day and Mother's Day, is a good time to recognize those who provide essential support to their military families. Click on the blue link above to read Julie's insightful comments.