For All You “Les Mis” Groupies
Every once in a while I jump in my car, roll up the windows to create that perfect Surround-Sound, and blast my favorite songs from the original soundtrack of the Broadway musical, Les Miserables.
Why Chicken Soup Doesn’t Always Cure Colds
Okay, there's that sore spot again. You know how you press your big toe against the inside of your shoe over and over again when you have an ingrown toenail--presumably because…
I Don’t Know What “Made Love” Means
Yep--that's what the image says: "I don't know what 'made love' means." Let me explain. These last couple of months the developing of But-Kickers has been a big deal in our home. I've been…
A Lesson from My Seven-Year-Old: The Family Recipe?
My seven-year-0ld daughter and I watched our favorite cooking show last week in preparation for the Fourth of July. The show featured a chef who had built a catering business and a restaurant inspired by his grandfather's recipe…
Don’t Ever Get Married If You Can’t Do This
So glad I ignored my "What's the Matter With Those PET PEOPLE, anyway?" attitude last night! It all started with a tweet by awesome news anchor, @danbharris, which said, "If you watch this…
Why I’m Still Married, Part II
Remember yesterday when I told you about my right-bran-thinking/left-brain-talking husband with those "uncomfortably long pauses" between awkward statements and heartfelt, fuzzy words? Well, what I didn't mention was that those long pauses often extend…
Why I’m Still Married
So glad someone beat me over the head about giving my husband the benefit of the doubt early on in our marriage. He's one of those deep thinkers who conceives ideas in…
Survey: Best Advice for First Year Newlyweds
In 50 words or so, tell us the best relationship advice you received in your first year of marriage.
