...I wrote a blog post inspired by my marriage about signs of real love I hoped would help others (and is inspired by you in a lot of ways)... More >>

...That was exactly the problem. What wouldn't I do? I was part of a huge group of kids that hung out "around". We ran the streets. We'd meet by the church, or by the canal or the back of the park, or just ride our bikes aimlessly looking for our others friends... More >>

If I could do anything today it would be to have my mother back for just one day. Mother has dementia and her behavior is very erratic now... More >>

'Backtalk' or 'sassing back' at our home is rewarded with work. The more the arguing and sassing, the more jobs get piled on. If jobs are not completed, privileges are revoked. Period... More >>

Tomorrow will be six months since my husband had an acute stroke in his sleep. He now is in hospice at the Veterans' Care Center. My husband is a disabled veteran, a good family man, a good neighbor, and a provider. More >>

...My father-in-law gave me your book, 'The Proper Care and Feeding of Husbands,' almost 8 years ago for Christmas. As a young, naive woman, I was offended he thought that was a good idea. I put it on the shelf and never read it... More >>

My mom (who had been a first grade teacher before I was born and then a stay at home mom) had a good rule regarding after school activities: my sisters and I were only allowed to participate in one after school activity at a time. More >>

The #1 biggest and hardest part about being a SAHM is that darned ego... More >>

I work at a charter school and the biggest problem I see is the parents. Kids are always kids, but parents are spoiled brats compared to kids... More >>

My 86-year-old dad passed away 5 years ago. My mom lived almost 100 miles from me and she said she didn't want me to have to come visit her every weekend so she would just move in with me. I loved the idea because I thought I would be able to take care of her. More >>