June 14, 2023 3 ways help is available for parents who are struggling If you’re the parent of a child who is challenged by depression or suicidal thoughts, then you are suffering and struggling, too. There is…
May 6, 2023 The 7 sins of dog ownership Most people with dogs love their canine kids and treat them with the greatest care. But even the most adoring dog owners can still…
January 9, 2023 My focus word for 2023 is CALM I like to come up with one word to serve as my mantra during each new year. I’ve been picking a word of the…
December 19, 2022 Have you ever seen “husband and wife” trees? Inosculation. It’s a heck of a word. Now that I know what it is, it’s also one of my favorite wonders of nature. You…
November 23, 2022 Keep calm and… just stay that way I’ve always thought of myself as a pretty calm, easygoing and steady person. I work in a field where business crises are likely to…
October 29, 2022 Surprising my baby brother for his 50th My bro is awesome – we’ve already established that. His wife, my SIL, is also awesome, as evidenced by the killer food and booze…
October 1, 2022 Honey, it’s a gorgeous day for a drive What do you like to do on perfect weather days? For our family, it’s a no-brainer: we love to go for a drive out…
September 28, 2022 Why parents need to admit when we’re wrong Z and I just spent the best day together, but it didn’t start out that way. Our day actually started out REALLY bad –…
August 17, 2022 Do you know about the 5 Love Languages? There is a book called The 5 Love Languages by Gary Chapman, and it has really impacted the way I look at relationships and…
July 7, 2022 It’s possible to be too positive sometimes Have you ever noticed that some people are always positive and can find the bright side of any situation? That’s me. All my life,…
