My Dad was the hardest working man I know. He used to work 3 jobs so my mom could stay home... More >>

My parents divorced when I was 5 years old, and I was 'asked' at that age which parent I wanted to live with. Unfortunately 'both' was not an answer... More >>

Moving thoughts about what having an alcoholic father does to a child... More >>

Back in the days (1970s) driving around with a cooler of ice cold beer in the bed of your truck was a sign of manhood. It was especially satisfying to pop the top and cool down on a hot summer day... More >>

At around the 14th year of my marriage I realized my husband had become dependant on alcohol for relaxation. More >>

Tweens love to try new things, including dangerous, addictive drugs. Would you be able to tell if your kids were sampling drugs - and how would you respond if they were? More >>

I read "The Proper Care and Feeding of Husbands" within a few years of my marriage, and am embarrassed to say I could benefit from additional readings. More >>

Trying to condense what the most important ingredient of human beauty is into one thing is difficult. But what I've concluded is that it's attitude. More >>