This colander represents 35 years, and so does my marriage. But why a colander? At my bridal shower 35 years ago, my husband's grandmother Lucy gave me this colander for what she would hope to be a long and happy marriage. It turns out it was a great gift, but I was thinking … [Read more...] about Anatomy of a Marriage – Celebrating 35 years
Olympic Great Michael Phelps – No Hero to my kids… And then he redeemed himself.
Updated : Michael Phelps has come a long way since my original post of 2009. I give credit for his awakening. Scroll to the bottom for his latest interview on NBC Today. He spoke of the 2009 bong picture here in 2012: [embedyt] … [Read more...] about Olympic Great Michael Phelps – No Hero to my kids… And then he redeemed himself.
Male Fertility – Vasectomies and Reversals
Place two mothers together, and invariably the subject of reproduction will come up. We share all of the details of anything from labor and delivery, to post-op, and our choices for birth control, and ultimately sterilization. Women are the majority share holders when it comes … [Read more...] about Male Fertility – Vasectomies and Reversals
Are Helicopter Parents Ruining Summer Camp?
Socially, it is difficult for kids to connect one on one today. One answer to this dilemma is summer camp. Away from home in the great outdoors, making friends and enjoying all a camp has to offer should be electronic free... unless of course, it is an electronic camp! Parents … [Read more...] about Are Helicopter Parents Ruining Summer Camp?
Should we ban smartphones for kids?
In the Information Age, it is not uncommon to see smartphones everywhere. That includes school campuses, the dinner table, and in the bedroom. People, even children, seem to be constantly connected to the rest of the world through smart devices. One Colorado group, Parents … [Read more...] about Should we ban smartphones for kids?