While writing about the Twilight series, while thinking about how Edward Cullen is the perfect man, I realized that the only truly perfect man who ever existed is Jesus Christ. And I started to realize how the two of them are alike, from a woman’s point of view. 1. THE ULTIMATE ROMANTIC. Jesus Christ is […]
How to talk so young people will listen When your teen FINALLY starts to warm to you, the way you respond will either encourage or discourage them from revealing more. I’m sure you’re familiar with some of these barriers to communication, but let’s break down a few of them. Command: tell your teen what to […]
My first wife died several weeks ago. We have been married for almost thirty years, have four children and four grandchildren, and were divorced four years ago. Donna was sick for many years and her body finally gave out. As sad as she was, it was also a relief. As I like to say, the […]
Last Sunday, a new Nine Inch Nails CD was released… without a record label. Ghosts I-IV – may very well be the final blow that leads record labels as they are known to the beginning of extinction. Reznor let his last contract with Interscope Records expire last fall, then on Sunday made part 1 of […]
“Saturday is a rugby day!” is what you will hear from most people who play the sport. It refers to the most common day around the world on which the game is played. I say that pretty much every time I see a sticker, jersey or anything else that’s remotely rugby related. I can still […]
Some of my favorite people these days are teenagers. I’m not an expert on teens or family interactions, but I do know that kids need rules. I wrote these ten for one of those fabulous teenagers who inhabit my world. They are not meant to be all-inclusive, but rather highlight the highlights of life right […]
Summer is just around the corner and you may already be planning your vacation. If you’re like most pet owners, it’s probably hard to imagine going on vacation without your pet. So don’t even entertain that thought for a moment. With so many pet-friendly accommodations, it’s easy to plan a trip that includes your pet. […]
You may think that it is impossible to get your ex back if you have found someone else. It is almost certain that she has the feeling of hopelessness and utter despondency. The pain of a broken relationship is hard to bear, especially if there is another girl on the scene. Unfortunately I have experienced […]
One of the biggest issues we see in divorce situations is who gets the house. In most cases, when the wife has primary physical custody of the young children, she wants to stay at home. This is understandable as she may want the children to continue in the same school or she simply wants to […]
Irish music often uses exaggeration for comic effect, but nowhere is it done on such a grand scale as in the song The Irish Rover. The lyrics date from the early 19th century and tell the story of an incredibly large sailing ship and its even more unlikely freighter. In fact, the only thing that […]
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