My marriage of 11 years ended violently in November 2011. He left me with a traumatic brain injury and strangle marks on my neck. I'm now a single mom of 3 sons. I had always been a housewife/full time mom, so I was stressed about getting a job. More >>

Yesterday, I went to my husband's company picnic. I want to mention it was at least 95 degrees and I'm twenty weeks' pregnant. More >>

As a person who has been in customer service my entire working life, I have honed the trade. I excel in customer service relations, so when I see employees and their bad attitudes, it rubs me raw. More >>

Ahhh, yes customer service! The lack of customer service is twofold. First, businesses have grown cold only looking at the bottom dollar... More >>

I was raised to believe a woman's value was based on her education, work achievements, and what she contributed to the world. While acting on these beliefs, I always felt like there was something more. More >>

I have a 25 year old son who is a good kid - very conscientious and good-hearted, but distracted by video games. My wife and I worked on the issue during his teenage years to no avail. More >>

Nick Peters is a real estate person in our area. Once in a while he sends out news letters with interesting tidbits and a sprinkling of personal info. This column was in the most recent letter... More >>

...My son goes to a special needs school. I've driven to pick up my son several times only to see a woman parking in the handicapped spot time and time again... More >>

I just listened to your call of the day from Abigail, regarding her encounter with a "stupid parent" who was allowing her child to ride dangerously on a shopping cart. More >>

A traumatic experience that rerouted my life happened while I was in my late 20s. On our way to celebrate our engagement, my fiancé and I were hit head on by a reckless driver... More >>