When I was in my late 20s, I worked at a board of education office and loved making visits to the preschools and the kindergarten in the small town where I lived. More >>

My husband should get the award for Father of the year. My husband really spoiled our 2 daughters and I don't mean with material things. He gave our daughters his time, attention and all of his heart. More >>

My parents had been married for 30 years. My dad decided to bail with his honey. He even had enough gall to ask my mom to 'wait for him' in case things 'didn't work out.' More >>

Back in the days (1970s) driving around with a cooler of ice cold beer in the bed of your truck was a sign of manhood. It was especially satisfying to pop the top and cool down on a hot summer day... More >>

Recently I had serious surgery. Friends jumped as soon as they heard of this and wanted to come over to visit and bring me dinner. But as soon as they got through the door, they started right in on their OWN surgeries from 20 years ago! More >>

When illness strikes someone, family and friends visit to give comfort, usually sharing their own illness miseries. But instead of cheering you up, their woes only increase your stress. More >>

Thought you might like to see a letter to my father-in-law. This falls in the category of men teaching their sons well... More >>

When my husband and I became engaged, we shared our news with everyone in our lives. People we knew who were happily married were excited for us. However... More >>

I am surviving betrayal (not easy) and worse, it is family turning against me to take my mother's side. More >>

I have heard you call women who placed their babies for adoption your heroes. My mom is one of them. When my mom was 20 she made a mistake... More >>