Being a grown-up is much harder than I imagined. As a child I pictured eating my desert first and staying up as late as I wanted. Turns out, it's a bit more complicated than that. Just a ... Read More about Start Acting Like a Child!
Are You ALONE or LONELY?
Some assume that alone and lonely are interchangeable. I don't see it that way. You can be alone, but not be lonely. You can be lonely, but not be alone. You can be alone, but ... Read More about Are You ALONE or LONELY?
30 Ways to Walk the Marriage Line
We just celebrated a milestone in our lives - 30 years of marriage. When someone congratulated us I told my hubby, "I think we deserve more than just congratulations, we deserve a trophy. This has ... Read More about 30 Ways to Walk the Marriage Line
The Boy Who Walked With Me
Childhood fades into staccato memories tinged with joy or sorrow. Like fence posts, they stand tall in the field of our mind, strung together with great lengths of fuzziness and occasional barbs. Not ... Read More about The Boy Who Walked With Me
I Remember Susie Jaeger
My childhood was magical until I experienced the kidnapping of Susie Jaeger. I never had the privilege of meeting her, but I've never forgotten her. Every summer day was an adventure waiting ... Read More about I Remember Susie Jaeger
Look Back to the Future to Set Life Goals
A thyroid cancer diagnosis at 40 was an obvious game-changer. Days were spent researching and enduring endless doctor visits. Energy was reserved for priority activities, like baseball games, ... Read More about Look Back to the Future to Set Life Goals