We have been working from home for over a month now and, consequently, I have noticed some subtle changes in our relationship.  Yesterday, I couldn’t…

When my husband and I were first married he offered to take me skiing.  I was rather nervous about going but I agreed to give…

I felt a sense of satisfaction after working all day in the yard.  The grass was neatly edged and mowed and all the weeds had…

My sister and I had lots of different kinds of pets when we were growing up.  The shortlist included:  cats, dogs, mice, guinea pigs, snakes,…

Recently my husband has been talking to another lady.  Don’t misunderstand, it’s all very innocent.  They chat about benign things like the weather and traffic.…

Maybe it’s a Midwest thing.  Maybe it’s just a weird thing.  Honestly, I didn’t even know it was a “thing” until my daughter brought it…

I assume that we are like most married couples who, over the years, have accumulated more than a few kitchen gadgets along the way.  I’m…

Each spring, brilliant pink blossoms explode from the branches of the peach tree that graces our front yard.  Afterward, much to our dismay, the small…

I have been a picky eater all of my life.  I never thought it was unusual or troublesome to make special requests at the restaurants…