I recently read a book written by a friend whose mother had passed away after many long years of decline from Alzheimers. It was the most amazing book on "mothering" I have ever read. April Perry is a powerful voice in podcasting and the Internet (check out Power of Moms and Learn, Do, Become) ...continue reading
Looking For Love?
[Pictured above is my First Wednesday group of ladies....missing one....who meet every Wednesday for lunch to make sure we stay connected and share life together] Perhaps I am just more keenly aware because Dan and I have been celebrating our Golden wedding anniversary, but it seems I am being ...continue reading
What’s The Big Picture?
Dan and I are continually asked how we lived through the roller coaster journey of the entrepreneurial home. How did our marriage survive? I have always tried to be honest and open about the struggles and setbacks, the highs and the lows. I don’t want to paint a Pollyanna picture of everything ...continue reading
Who’s Your Bosom Friend?
Anne: "Do you think that I shall ever have a bosom friend in Avonlea? Marilla: "A—a what kind of friend?" Anne: "A bosom friend—an intimate friend, you know—a really kindred spirit to whom I can confide my innermost soul. I've dreamed of meeting her all my life." Anyone who has ever read or ...continue reading
That’s Not LOVE!
It seems the world has a very convoluted idea of the definition of love. We confess our love for one another in a relationship and make a commitment to love one another "till death do us part" if we go through a traditional wedding ceremony. We make a covenant to one another that our love will be ...continue reading