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I once asked a marriage counselor, “What one thing do all happy couples have in common?” He answered, “Parity.” Meaning one spouse’s needs, wants, and opinions aren’t more important than the other spouse’s. I found this fascinating from the point of view of a serial … [Read more...] about THE SECRET TO A HAPPY MARRIAGE

Every year, it’s the same. As the date of my husband’s birthday approaches, I’m thrown into a mild panic, wondering what to get him. Whenever I ask what he wants, Sandy says “I’m good.” Or he’ll take me in his arms and say, “I have everything I want right here.” (Corny, you might … [Read more...] about Birthday Boy

Maybe it was the mountain air. Or maybe it was the company of another writer as devious-minded as me. Or a combination of the two. Whatever the reason, my brain is percolating with ideas after two days at the Smoky Mountain retreat of my friend and critique partner, Donna … [Read more...] about Dog Days in the Smoky Mountains with Donna

Tech issues. We’ve all been there. Something stops working and suddenly it’s a nuclear meltdown. My most recent tour of duty in the seventh circle of hell is tech issues? No email for almost a week and my website went down. Seems my domain expired without prior notice. When I … [Read more...] about Tech Hell

In an earlier post I wrote about my morning routine. On weekday mornings I typically get up at 5 a.m., make the bed, do my yoga, energy work, and upper bodywork, then hit the shower and eat breakfast. Most days, I’m at my desk with my second cup of tea by 7 a.m., charged up and … [Read more...] about Walking on a Busy Road