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Getting Married Behind Bars

Ever wondered how people who are incarcerated get married? Do they have a ceremony? How do they get things like the marriage license? And what about guests or the reception. Do they have a reception? How many guests can attend a wedding behind bars? I have to admit the logistics of getting wed from jail had never crossed my mind. But then that muse of mine, Jade Walker, sent me the link to a wild story about just such things. It was called “Marrying at Rikers Island: Few Frills, Many Rules” by Christine Hauser which was published by the New … Continue reading →

Macaulay Culkin’s Sister Killed

Actor Macaulay Culkin of “Home Alone” fame is grieving the loss of his sister today. According to reports, Dakota Culkin was struck and killed by a car in Los Angeles on Tuesday and died from her injuries yesterday. Police say the 29-year-old stepped off a sidewalk in West L.A. just before 11 p.m. on Tuesday and was struck by a car. Authorities say Dakota was rushed to UCLA hospital with massive head trauma and died the following day. A LAPD spokesman confirmed that the driver of the car did stop to render aid after striking the actor’s sister. The spokesman … Continue reading →

Yes, I Confess, I’m a Stay-at-Home Wife

Jade Walker is proving to be more than a muse to me. To borrow a term often used by one of my favorite literary characters, Anne Shirley, she’s proving to be a kindred spirit. And somewhat of a healer. I’m Not Alone Shortly before my mom died, Jade sent me a link to a new blog about caring for elderly parents with a note that said, “Remember: You are not alone.” She thought I might find it useful since I was in the midst of caring for my mom. It was easy to feel alone back then, but notes like … Continue reading →

Marriage Week in Review: May 19 – May 25

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Wow what a week in marriage here at Families.com. Courtney, Heather and I brought some very interesting and unique articles to you. If you missed some throughout the week, you can always check below for a recap. Tuesday, May 20 Marriage Rating Scale – How Do You Score? In this article, Heather brought us a rating that was used to rate wives. This scale is very interesting and humorous! Marriage Types: Covenant This was the first article in a series of marriage types that I began. A covenant marriage is one in which the couple shares a deeper commitment. Wednesday, … Continue reading →

The Anti-Star Studded Wedding

Call it the antithesis of Beyonce’s ultra-luxe penthouse nuptials. Location apparently doesn’t matter much to rapper Remy Ma. The Grammy-nominated artist says she won’t let a few metal bars and her bright orange jail-issued jumpsuit stop her from following through on her wedding plans. Remy Ma, whose real name is Remy Smith, had planned to marry her fiancé, fellow rapper Papoose long before she was convicted last month of assault, weapon possession and attempted coercion and sent to New York’s Rikers Island jail. The 26-year-old performer remains behind bars as she awaits her sentencing for shooting a friend she is … Continue reading →