My husband and I dated for a few years before we got married, living in separate households and reveling in the excitement of coming together every weekend. We’d both been married before, and were now living as divorced single parents. I longed for the time when we could finally blend our households and things could become much simpler. Boy, was I in for a rude awakening.
Taking a marriage hiatus
A few weeks ago, I was in a bad place. My mood was totally foul, my patience thin, and everyone was in my way. At the time, I knew that there were several culprits to blame for my negativity. I was feeling pulled in all direction on how to go about marketing my book while... Continue Reading →
How to make the first move
I went out to lunch with a coworker today. She's someone I have known for years, and have always thought she was just a wonderful person. As long as I've known her, she's been bubbly and upbeat, cheering others on around her in their endeavors, and just an inspiration on how to be a decent... Continue Reading →
Empty nest blissfulness
This week has been blissfully free of children. Blissful, I tell you. We've hardly done anything special. In fact, most of it has been spent on the couch watching TV, or sitting side by side as we read our separate books, or even just doing nothing with no noise whatsoever. I think that's our favorite. ... Continue Reading →
Fulfilling Dreams
This article also prints in the Find It section of the Press Democrat on Friday, October 19. by Crissi Langwell My boss came up to me a couple weeks ago and congratulated me on a full six years working for The Press Democrat, mentioning all the departments I’ve worked in on my way to where... Continue Reading →
Relationship dealbreaker
This last week was overrun with an influx of celebrity breakups, making it kind of a sad week in the land of romance. There was some silence in the 'whys' of the break ups, but a few of them are speaking out on the cause. Seal and Heidi Klum: Apparently Seal has quite the temper.... Continue Reading →
The imperfect part of love
If you are wishing to find out more about the person you love, and how compatible you’ll be with them for life, I suggest you build something with them.