Seeking Genuine Friendship Some of us have become disconnected from old friends during this time of restricted travel and socializing. Some of us have withdrawn due to the divisiveness that strikes like tornados cutting their vast swaths through civility time … Read More
It’s almost a taboo subject at holiday times, the estrangement someone has from a child, family, spouse, or a friend. There is more than one reason when it’s not discussed, among them: It’s a sad thing to discuss at what is supposed … Read More
I had a birthday recently and celebrated with friends and family; I enjoyed every minute of the face-to-face conversation. It was only afterward that I realized how stressed I was coming up to the day. I thought it was the … Read More
Sometimes out of the generosity of the heart, because someone begged, “gifted” us, or a beloved family member passed away, we end up with other people’s stuff in our own homes. Quarantine helped me realize the unimportance of many things … Read More
In my younger years . . . I spent far too much time on things that seemed important at the time although, in retrospect, I know they were not…like worrying about my hair or whether someone would like me. If … Read More
Focus on the the Love, Not the Problem Relationships are our greatest experience and our greatest challenge. For couples, it starts with a spark of interest, full blown attraction, irritation, or even love at first sight. For family, it starts … Read More