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Something Important to Look for in Teen Dating

This week my family celebrated my stepmother’s birthday at a restaurant. I asked my daughter if she would like to have her boyfriend join us, which of course she did. It has been my goal to take advantage of any opportunity to get to know him. Now this isn’t the norm, I realize. Most of the time when teens are dating, the parents are kind of on the outside trying to look in. Not this mom. I am an involved (please don’t mistake it for smothering) parent. The great thing is that my daughter has absolutely no problem with this. … Continue reading →

Showing Love of Life

How much do you take your marriage and your life for granted? Is it obvious from your attitudes that you are happy in your marriage and that you love life? This was brought home to Mick and I last night as we went to a concert by the Watoto Children’s Choir. For the first time in ten days Mick was able to stand up and walk a little and so we went to the free concert. The Watoto Children’s Choir from Uganda consists of children made orphans through Aids. As they told their stories in between singing and dancing, you … Continue reading →

Respectful Relationships to Counter Horrifying Statistics?

1 in 3 women have experienced violence in their lives and I out of every 5 women have been a victim of sexual assault, according to the prime minister of Australia, Kevin Rudd. These are horrifying statistics. I have never been in the situation myself of having an abusive husband. But I’ve had friends who have. So I know a little of the physical, mental and emotional scars it leaves behind and how hard it is after having been in that sort of relationship for the woman to trust a man again. And yet, those who have been in abusive … Continue reading →

Show Some Respect

Recently FatherBlogger started a forum topic about the best way for a boy to learn to respect women. I suggested a boy needed the example at home of a father who showed that respect to his wife. But it really goes much deeper than that. Marriage to me is about love certainly, but also respect and loyalty to each other. I am horrified sometimes to hear the way women deride their husbands to other women. Where is the loyalty to the one they are married to? By the same token there are guys who publicly ridicule and sling off about … Continue reading →

Really Something – Shirley Jump

Normally, I’m not a big fan of romance. But I do like Shirley Jump’s books. They always have a touch of humor and the books are always about more than just a love story. In Really Something, Allie returns to her small hometown in Indiana to scout it for her independent film company. The movie company specializes in horror films and is named Chicken Flicks. See what I mean about the humor? In the years Allie Dean has been gone she’s lost 170 pounds. She’s anxious to prove herself to her boss, move on with her life after a divorce, … Continue reading →

Respect and Staying Together

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There are many marriage therapist and psychologist out there that practice both off and online. Many have websites, forums, and chat lines. Through looking at some of the ideas and thoughts from these therapists, I noticed a trend in one common topic that was discussed. The therapists admit that there are many issues that couples could be concerned about. They could discuss love, lust, sex, intimacy and more. However the one thing that most couples are drawn to talking about is whether or not their relationship is meant to last. It seems that partners struggle the most with determining whether … Continue reading →

How Can You Show Respect?

When we think and talk about respect as it relates to our home businesses, we tend to talk about how we can command the respect of others and what we can do to grow our self-respect in order to present a calm, capable “package” to our clients and customers. But, I believe that a big part of great customer service and networking is showing others the respect that they deserve too… We can show our customers, clients and colleagues respect by first listening to them–let them know that you are not only listening to what they say to you but … Continue reading →

Dear Santa, May I Please Have Some Patience?

Dear Santa, I know this is a last minute request seeing how it’s Christmas Eve and all. I’m sure the elves already have your sleigh loaded and ready to make tonight’s rounds. But I was wondering if you could possibly spare room for one last thing? I’m not asking for a lot. Just a little Patience to get me through until I can refill my reserves on my own. A smidge stuffed in my stocking should do me. You see, I’ve tried very hard to be patient with my husband this year, but now I’m about all tapped out. First, … Continue reading →

Respectful Listening

We expect our children to treat us parents with respect–we want them to speak respectfully to us and learn how to behave in a respectful manner to other adults and people. However, how we treat them can model that same respectfulness we are trying to teach. Do we listen respectfully when our children try to talk to us or tell us how they feel? Do we listen to others respectfully? Respectful listening is important for adults and parents if we want our children to learn how to behave with respect too… I have written before about how I believe that … Continue reading →

Late Night Talk Show Hosts Talk Return and “Sex and the City” Girls Talk Trilogy

Are you sick of Leno, Letterman, and O’Brien reruns yet? Well, here’s some good news–it appears the late-night talk show hosts could soon be returning with fresh laughs. According to Variety, four major late night hosts (Leno, Letterman, O’Brien and Craig Ferguson) are considering a return despite the ongoing Hollywood writer’s strike. No surprise, ratings for the late-night talk shows (which have been airing reruns since the mass work stoppage began two months ago) have taken a nosedive and network execs want the hosts to get back on the air ASAP. But who will be first to cross the line? … Continue reading →