“Chocolate math” forces me to come to terms with my age.
My 25th birthday was not much different from any other I’ve had. It was a Sunday in early January and I spent the day with my husband. We went out to eat at a local restaurant and he gave me a fabulous present. A shopping spree!! Needless to say, I had a great time. I …
I’ve been the victim of drive-by marketing.
When I drive down North Avenue on my way to the office each morning I make a point to look at a sign on the right side of the road. It sits in front of a modest building, nothing to write home about. The sign, however, contains a message that is usually clever or cute. …
Will Your Marriage Survive?
I read a Time Magazine article today titled, “Is There Hope for the American Marriage?” It made me think about what it means to be a married person in our society. With the odds seemingly stacked against us, how can anyone make it? I believe this question in itself is part of the problem. Before …
If you want to find peace, lower your expectations?
The blog article A Beautiful Method to Find Peace of Mind caught my attention this morning. Who couldn’t stand to learn a new tactic for finding peace of mind? After reading it, I only partially agree with the writer’s approach. A small excerpt from the article: “See, the cause of our stress, anger and irritation …
What I’ve learned from attending funerals
Between my side of the family and Mark’s, we’ve had 14 deaths of friends and family in the last two years. Given that many of my peers are getting to the age when our grandparents are passing, I thought I’d share some things I’ve learned about wakes and funerals in the process. 1) It is …
