Change is tricky. When someone changes a long-held view, begins to lean the opposite way politically, alters deep-seated religious views, or switches their stance on a particular issue, it can be disconcerting. It makes sense to respond with a healthy sense of skepticism; to be … [Read more...]
7 Reasons to Become a Hugging Family
Scrolling through Facebook one morning about a month ago, I saw an article on the health benefits of the 20 second hug. The whole idea intrigued me, so I clicked over and decided to make the "20 Second Hug" my mantra of the day. I shared the good hug news with every member of my … [Read more...]
How to Stay (Happily) Married with Children
The popular story we all grow up on goes like this: You'll fall in love, get married, then complete the circle of love and joy with children. I mean, the happiest couples you know have children, right? Right? Jennifer Senior's new book, All Joy and No Fun, explores the effects … [Read more...]
5 Galentine’s Day Waffles
It's Galentine's Day - a time to celebrate your best gal pals. What better way to celebrate your wacky, wonderful friends than with delicious, out of the ordinary Galentine's day waffles? As the great Leslie Knope explained 5 Galentine's Day Waffles That Say "You … [Read more...]
Who Should I Marry?
I imagine that one day my children will come to me and ask, "Who should I marry?" This is what I'll say: Marry the person you can't wait to wake up and talk to in the morning. Marry someone you like better than everyone else you know. Marry the person who shares a joke … [Read more...]