Nov 1, 2020
Family Disconnected
Some people use the word family and it means something warm and inviting, like a big bathtub full of warm water and bubbles. For me the...
Sep 2, 2020
Too busy? It might be too late tomorrow!
I’m done. I’m done using “I’m busy” as an excuse for not spending time with people who are important to me. We’ve all heard the stories...
Aug 5, 2020
Fair Weather Friends
When you have been through a difficult marriage and divorce, it takes a few months for the dust to settle so that you can see who the...
Dec 22, 2019
Merry Christmas
Loving Your Family As Christmas approaches, it’s always a good time to take stock of all of the gifts in our lives. We are fundamentally...
Dec 22, 2019
Pictures are the same as gifts?
One of the things that was always important to me about Christmas was giving gifts. From the time I was little and still to this day,...
Dec 10, 2019
The Advent of a Loving Tradition
Loving Tradition When my kids were born, I started the tradition of having an Advent Calendar. The tradition continues on even though...
Nov 24, 2019
Forever Grateful
So Grateful! No matter how bad things appear to be, there is always something to be thankful for. We are grateful for the blessing of our...
Nov 1, 2019
Pumpkin Pie Dreams
With the clarity that only comes from hindsight I see the small acts of rebellion that I undertook – even if they went undetected by my...
Sep 6, 2019
The First And Worst Month Of College!
Everyone talks about how difficult it is to take your child to college, move them in to a dorm and then make the long drive or flight...
Sep 24, 2018
The First And Worst Month Of College!
Everyone talks about how difficult it is to take your child to college, move them in to a dorm and then make the long drive or flight...