Sweet Pickle’s and Dog Poop During Flag Football season, I could be heard chanting, “Go, Sweetfeet!”. It was an affectionate nickname given to my son when he was 10 years old. Ironically, it was not given to him for swiftness, but…
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Zealously typing away at first quarter reports, something catches your eye. Standing alone at the water cooler is a man or woman you’ve never seen before. There’s something in the way they sip from a cone shaped cup that makes your heart skip a beat. …
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Closing the intimicy gap in a marriage that has lost its closeness can feel like an overwhelming chore for many married couples. At times, the thought of being intimate may even appear as a fairytale; existing only for the lucky…
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It’s a nagging feeling and one you can’t quite place. He used to love that blue sweater you wore, but today he didn’t even notice you were wearing it. His kisses, once passionate, have turned to small pecks on the cheek. Worried,…
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April 8, 2015 Marriage and Divorce
With a joyful heart you gave your hand in marriage. Joined forever with your one true love, marriage was such a beautiful thing. Then, like a smack in the face, your spouses controlling nature really put a negative spin on…
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March 8, 2015 Marriage and Divorce
Walking hand-in-hand down the path of wedded bliss, you stumbled. Not intentionally, of course, something tripped you up. Whether it be the loss of a child, infidelity, or simply the monotonous nature of living every day life; crisis in marriage…
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January 25, 2015 Crisis Support
HONOR YOUR BELOVED Writing a eulogy is not generally the writing assignment that anyone desires; however, there are times in life, particularly death, that the need becomes unavoidable. A eulogy is a personal and detailed account of an individual’s accomplishments,…
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Romance, a Love Affair Romance calls to mind those secret passions hidden deep within your heart; the thrill of a first kiss, the scent of cologne or perfume on your pillow. It evokes a longing, an excitement. Romance is a…
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Romantic dating doesn’t have to be expensive. In a downturned economy, many couples find the idea of romance almost laughable as making the mortgage tops the list of money uses. Romance has gotten placed on the back burner of the home fires…
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Little else compares to the joy brought by an infant during the holidays and one of the most fun activities parents can do is to dress their tiny tot in festive holiday outfits. While there are literally thousands of costumes…
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September 29, 2014 Marriage and Divorce
Pulling you close, his lips brush gently against your cheek. Whispering softly in your ear, he utters the words every woman yearns to hear, “Have I told you lately that the spaghetti stuck in your hair brings out the color…
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September 5, 2014 Communication
Unacceptable behavior is quite common these days. You need only to turn on the television or take a stroll on the highway to see the debauchery of our society. Offensive and objectionable conduct inundates us on an hourly basis. Not…
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March 25, 2014 Marriage and Divorce
Often in divorce common issues become a major factor of contention with opposing sides. Among challenges, child related concerns for custody and support rank high in disagreement. A less common, yet equally contentious topic in the dissolution process is that of…
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February 28, 2014 Crisis Support
As the mother of a criminal, I have found that there are many outlets in which a criminal’s family can utilize for support. My situation varies from many others in the fact that the person who committed the crime, and…
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