Family

I have been married three times. If you met me, you would know immediately I am not the Elizabeth Taylor type. My three men did not seduce me with rock-sized engagement rings. I did not tire of any of them: they were or are all good men! It is only life’s unpredictable…

Twenty years of marriage is a milestone worth celebrating. My late husband, Tom, and I had grand plans – a dreamy Caribbean cruise, soaking in the sun, and the love we had built over two decades. “I’m the luckiest guy to have married you, Kathleen! And I’m gonna love you…

A moment will arrive in all our lives when material items we cherish and everything that physically represents what we have accomplished will be given away. From financial assets to your clothes, everything you have ever worked for and everything you have poured…

Although frustrating, experiencing guilt isn’t all bad. Guilt is a natural emotion that plays a crucial role in keeping our moral compass tuned. But when guilt becomes excessive, irrational, or is used by someone else to try to control our actions, it can become a big problem…

Friends come in all shapes and sizes. Some pop into your life for just a short while, others stay forever. Some you see every day, while others may be far away and you see them once in a while, but, when you do, it is as though you saw them yesterday. I feel very blessed…

I realized the other day that I have been grand-parenting for over 20 years and I’m not as young as I used to be. I used to get on the ground with those kiddos and play-wrestle. I climbed trees and monkey bars…

I know I am not the only woman who has weathered the storms of marriage and motherhood, emerging with unexpected battle scars. As we age, we gain perspective, realizing that the journey we imagined often takes twists and turns we never anticipated. Five years…

This is an interesting question and definitely something to think about if you have a dog and are considering downsizing, as many baby boomers are today. Condo living is easy. No question about it. There is definitely less to take care of than with a house…

Ever been in a situation like this before? You don’t pick up the phone in time and when you call the person back, the first words out of your mouth are “I’m sorry.” You bring store-bought cupcakes to your friend’s party and you utter, “I’m sorry…”

Have you ever felt guilty saying ‘no’ to someone you care about? Or found yourself awake at night, worried about a friend’s problems? You’re not alone. While many of us understand the concept of boundaries in relationships, putting them into practice – especially…