Have you been keeping score lately? Chances are you probably have. You've probably been keeping score for a really long time, and it's not for a game that's played with a ball. It's the kind of game that's played with the mind. It's the kind of game that's played in a relationship. Just about every... Continue Reading →
Being brave and being strong is a very relative thing
A lot of people describe me as strong. A lot of people describe me as brave. I’m not sure I am either of those things. Don’t get me wrong, I’m glad that people find positive terms to describe me, and find the things I have done and survived inspirational. I certainly didn’t think that was... Continue Reading →
Music: The Real Fountain of Youth
There’s nothing quite like the quintessential church picnic. June is the month for a lot of church picnics in the area, and I think it’s just a lovely way to spend a few hours. So I spent some time at a local celebration a few weeks ago, and really had a great time. One of... Continue Reading →
Love & Relationships: A Many Questioned Thing
Have you ever just tried and tried (and tried) to figure out what some people want out of a relationship, but no matter what you say or do, it’s always the wrong thing? Well, what’s up with that? We all have some trying relationships in our life, and some we can walk away from, some... Continue Reading →
Do You Need A PaulaDay?
Women are taught from an early age to please others. Watching our mothers, we follow the role models before us and help where we're needed. We wash clothes, fold laundry, sweep floors, vacuum carpets, feed and brush pets, swaddle babies, and feed, clothe and comfort children – the list is endless. We keep track of... Continue Reading →
Collected Any Warm Fuzzies Lately?
Bet you’re thinking, “Gee, I certainly hope not!” Sounds a little like something you might have to see the doctor for. That’s hardly the case. Warm fuzzies are something you definitely want, something everyone should collect. Their name alludes to something soft and cuddly, something that feels good... really good! And that’s exactly what they... Continue Reading →
Make Her Happy on Valentine’s Day
Valentine's Day is almost upon us, so I thought for those of you who haven’t purchased anything yet, I might help out a little with a few ideas. And let’s face it, that’s the majority of you guys out there. Women know that most guys don’t think ahead about this sort of thing, and that... Continue Reading →
Here’s a New Year’s Resolution For You – Stop Making Them
Have you made a New Year’s resolution yet? Are you tired of hearing that question? Here’s a suggestion... stop making them. What’s the point anyway? You only make it a few days, a week, maybe a month if you are really disciplined about it, and then you break it, and you’re done. No sense in... Continue Reading →
A Holiday That’s Missing
I’ve been thinking a lot about holidays lately and how they work. I touched on this a few weeks back, while writing about Thanksgiving “Eve.” Holidays are not created equal. Some are definitely more important than others, and rightfully so. But what if they weren’t? Some holidays are what I call “Hallmark Holidays.” Their sole... Continue Reading →
Give these extra special gifts without spending a cent
The holiday season’s a busy time. And the holidays don’t just happen on their own, we make them happen. In fact, a lot of people go out of their way to make everything happen, in this beautiful season of love and giving. It’s a pretty special time of year. But you want to know a... Continue Reading →