Assume Good Intentions

Assume Good Intentions

Whenever I hear a phrase numerous times in a day or a week, I know it’s probably something that I both need to hear and need to share. A few weeks ago I kept hearing the phrase, “Assume good intentions.” I heard a number of co-workers who had struggled through a very...
A Grade School Teacher’s Brilliant Relationship Advice

A Grade School Teacher’s Brilliant Relationship Advice

Recently, I was talking to my favorite 5th grade teacher (named Mrs. Teacher for privacy purposes), who just happens to be the mother of my future daughter-in-law. We were talking about difficult children and how they can often be unlovable and not so enjoyable to be...
My Worth in the Eyes of Others

My Worth in the Eyes of Others

After being married for twenty-eight years this month, I had a rather delayed epiphany about myself, my husband, and relationships in general. My husband had recently commented on the fact that I don’t seem to get mad at him as easily as I used to. (Let’s not even dig...
Love and Hope Spring Eternal

Love and Hope Spring Eternal

A few weeks ago, my oldest son got engaged. We love the wonderful young woman he is marrying and were thrilled to announce their engagement to the world. Or at least to our friends on social media. Hundreds of well-wishers commented on our picture of the newly engaged...
Wedded Bliss?

Wedded Bliss?

This month marks twenty-seven years of marriage for me and my groom. It’s been a helluva ride. I’m sure there are cliff drops ahead, but I like to do a little relationship analysis every year. Here are a few epiphanies I’ve had this year. You...