December 4, 2023 We should all love our friends the way dogs do I love our two dogs. They’re not perfect and they frustrate me at times, but the unconditional love they give me is truly a…
November 20, 2023 Hugging the line between nostalgia and regret Is it a sign of getting older when one starts to look back at the past with a mixture of fondness and sadness? I’ve…
November 8, 2023 A Gen X guide to being okay with today’s youth I recently joined a Facebook group for Gen X women. It was originally called “Gen X latchkey women” but recently changed over to “Gen…
November 4, 2023 Why we STILL love attachment parenting When you think of attachment parenting, what image comes to mind? For me it’s quite literal: a mom or dad wearing their baby, snuggled…
October 2, 2023 My parents vanished for 10 days and I lost it Am I too attached to my parents? I don’t think I am – but I am pretty darn fond of them. I typically email…
September 13, 2023 Hubby planned a surprise roadtrip to a tunnel waterfall E and I send each other a ton of reels on Instagram. Sometimes they are funny cat videos. Other times, they are about heartwarmingly…
August 28, 2023 We gained two amazing daughters thanks to Youth For Understanding (YFU) I’ve written many stories here about our year with our beautiful Thai daughter Napa. She came to us through the Youth for Understanding (YFU)…
August 2, 2023 Highly sensitive people are angels on earth It’s not easy growing up as a highly-sensitive child (HSC). When parents know our children are HSCs, we can parent gently and help meet…
June 26, 2023 Ultimatum: Queer Love surprised me – in a good way Are you a fan of dating reality shows? Bachelor-esque dating reality shows are ubiquitous these days. I used to pride myself on the fact…
June 17, 2023 How does one achieve longevity in marriage and life? Have you ever met a couple who has been married for 70+ years? For my day job, I recently had the opportunity to interview…