Medea’s Wise Words by Sharon O’Donnell


You know how sometimes it is the little things that can send you over the edge -- in business or in a personal life -- and definitely in a marriage. Usually it's not about just the little things, but those are the things than often create the arguments. I ...

Stumbling Through Midlife Without The Right Shoes by Melissa Swedoski


Lately I've been pondering this conundrum of midlife parenting, because not only do I have two toddler girls just beginning their journey, but I have a 72-year-old father who just started a new job. Just goes to show that whatever you think is going to happen, never happens quite that ...

Five Reasons by Peggy Bogaard-Lapp


My dear and darling husband, who I love greatly and completely, is off on a hunting trip this week. While I will miss him, I am also a bit relieved to have one less person in our small house. Let's say that there are a few things I love about ...

Marriage Moments with a Cougar and Her Cubs by Melissa Swedoski


My second official Mother's Day came and went, and I learned some valuable lessons. First, I learned my husband has awesome graphic design skills, as he created a personalized card for me using pictures of our girls along with some clever quips. The cover was a picture of our 1 ...