All Entries in the "Relationships" Category
31 Days of Wishes – Building on Regret
I just completed 30 Days of Thanks over on my blog Real Home Sense. It was a great exercise because it really got my writing juices flowing and created a habit of writing near-daily. Since I had begun looking forward to writing regularly on all my blogs, I was very happy to see the month [...]
Bringing Home the Bacon
I’ve been busy trying to build a couple of careers so I can go from “Mom with a Job” to “Career Woman with Kids.” Lately I’ve felt as though I’m merging onto the Autobahn, pedal to the metal with barely enough time for a shoulder check. I’ve got to get there and I’ve got to [...]
Putting the Cap Back on is a Bigger Deal than You Think
Don’t sweat the small stuff. Don’t fight over whether the lid gets back on the toothpaste or not. As a wife I took this advice and lived it. Whether it was the lid on the toothpaste, an organized linen closet, or returning items to their storage locations, I let the small stuff go. After all, [...]
It Was More Than Just a Car
“Mrs. Williams, your car was in pristine shape except for a small dent on the front side.” “Yes, my husband did that too.” The accident wasn’t his fault, but I’m angry anyway. And relieved he wasn’t hurt. Probably hard to believe since we’re a month away from finalizing our legal separation. Should have been this [...]