Oops! How could this have happened to you? A cup was offered. It was filled with what appeared to be an innocent-looking, blue-raspberry flavored liquid. Without thinking about possible consequences, you decided to drink it. While the initial flavor was delightfully sweet, it quickly morphed into sickeningly sweet, which was followed up by an almost … Continue reading Is Survival Possible After Drinking the Kool-Aid?
In every relationship, there always seems to be “that” person. You know the type, the flaw-finder. Just give them a few minutes and they could find an imperfection in the Pearly Gates at the entrance of Heaven itself! What if “that” person is…your spouse?I speak from personal experience when I say that you are in … Continue reading Loving a Recovering Flaw-Finding Addict
The world lost an amazing man recently: my brother. It happened rather unexpectedly; although, I don't know whether that makes it easier or harder to bear. He was a hard-working employee, but his job did not define him. The things that meant the most to him were not things that could be bought with the … Continue reading Time: Life’s Currency
It has been established in Part 4 that there is no clear winner in the battle between types of moms when it comes to having a ‘til-death-do-us-part marriage. Also, I clarified my reasoning as to why I have chosen to couple “lifetime marriage” with “life-fulfillment.” Now, with all of that behind us, it is time … Continue reading Types of Moms ~ Part 5: The Altar of Parenthood
You may have noticed that I have refused to exert any effort into discussing the “I Could Care Less” mom type; for example, those who neither work outside the home nor give their all at home with the kids, those who are downright lazy, or those who are neglectful of or abusive towards their children. … Continue reading Types of Moms ~ Part 4: Who Wins?
The previous post, Types of Moms ~ Part 2, discussed in detail the harsh realities that all working moms are faced with each and every day. In brief, working moms undoubtedly take on more of the unpaid labor of household management and childcare in a dual-income household, setting her up for burnout and an increase … Continue reading Types of Moms ~ Part 3: The “Work is My Passion,” the “My Kids Drive Me Crazy,” and the “Lover of Money and Status”
A mother has just been born... What type of mom will she become? What will her goals be? What types of things will she value? What will she prioritize? Will her journey be happy and fulfilling? Will the path be fairly smooth and clear or riddled with pitfalls and dead ends? Will all of her … Continue reading Types of Moms ~ Introduction: Posing the Questions
Sometimes, the person you know inside and out can still surprise you. For example, I was left speechless by my husband of 23 years when he said some precious words to me the other day:“Your wrinkles will be our memories. I will love and treasure them all.”I was awestruck by his choice of words at … Continue reading Wrinkles are Memories that Bond
Our world is full of color. Everywhere you look, any hour of the day, an infinite array of reds, yellows, blues, and every mixture in between bursts into our vision. Sometimes vibrant neons assault us; other times, we are snuggled by muted pastels.Color saturation in our daily lives can easily be taken for granted. After … Continue reading Why Can’t He See Me?
You meet that person. That special person. You make each other laugh. You enjoy spending time together. Your life-goals are in perfect harmony. A proposal is made and accepted. A commitment follows. Years pass. The edges of your relationship have gotten worn out and begun to fray. Nerves are on edge. You used to enjoy … Continue reading The Flip/Flop Challenge
Pieces to Peace 