Hats for Sale

Most mothers I know play a multiple array of roles in their children’s lives and wear so many hats they may reach to the ceiling when stacked.  When school begins, mothers sometimes take on added stressors within the family.  Add a child with a learning disability and the role of … Read More

Life and Death

When the news of Steve Jobs’ death was broadcast around the world, I joined with others in mourning the loss.  I viewed mementos and memorials in his honor in worldwide locations and in his hometown of Cupertino, California.  Photos stirred memories of my first encounter with a Macintosh computer in … Read More

A boost for your mood

Many of us will be turning back the clock.  (I am referring to daylight savings time, not a new wrinkle cream.)  With more hours of darkness and the onset of cold weather, many people experience a general feeling of sadness around this time of year.  (The holiday season is peak.) … Read More

Dating Ideas!

 How many of you are scrambling to find a fun date idea? No matter your relationship status—single, newly dating, long term relationship, or married—it’s always difficult to find a new, fun place for a date. –       Falcons game: with our hometown team heading to the season, this … Read More

Difficult People

Who are difficult people? They’re the ones who pour milk in your tea, just after you put in lemon. They’re those individuals who fail to say “good day” after you’ve said it to them five times. They’re people who leave the mess for you to clean up, even though you … Read More

Date Challenge!!

I LOVE the idea of randomly introducing “date challenges”. The date challenge for this month: leave technology out of it! There is nothing less romantic than a Words with Friends game or a Twitter update while you’re wining and dining with your loved one. I challenge you to put your … Read More

Leaving the Scene

We know how important it is to never leave the scene of an accident. We are to stay and assist if possible, but certainly to give the required information to those involved. So it is with disagreements or arguments we may have with our spouse or life partner. It’s not … Read More

Fighting Fair

Healthy relationships (friendships or marriages) encounter conflict at one time or another.  Learning to deal with conflict in a healthy way is paramount to keeping the relationship strong.  Sometimes one person makes the prize of victory the ultimate goal when difficulties arise.  Winning at the expense of the relationship is … Read More

Love life or real life?

One can only hope so. As couples face the busyness of life, with its challenges and struggles, so often they fail to make time for intimacy with each other. I hear, well, our schedules just don’t provide the opportunity for it as much as they used to. Or, I’m not … Read More

Shift Your Thinking for Successful Dating, Part 2

 I’m going to wrap up the rethinking for successful dating series with the final 3 tips. See dating as an opportunity to love and serve others See dating as an opportunity to grow in skills Promise yourself that you will make no serious commitment for a certain length of time … Read More