
How does a mother recover from rejection by an adult child? When a piece of her life is missing? While there is not a single mother-child relationship that is free of conflict, a mother never anticipates her child abandoning her. Aside from the three abuses, sexual, emotional and physical, how can anyone permanently abandon their […]

Why was I proactive in my health care and why did I go for an early colonoscopy? What is the relationship between Garden Valley, Idaho, the word “queen” and last but not least a colonoscopy? The word “queen” in the title is used as a metaphor. Garden Valley, Idaho has to do with its spiritual environment and […]

We can recklessly say what we choose, or we can carefully choose what we say. Remember, we are wise because of our life experiences. Our grandchildren are much younger than us. So we must think before we speak and there are some things things grandparents shouldn’t say Here are a few things you may be tempted to […]

Mornings are my favorite time of the day. Why? I have the whole day to capture new moments in my life. I am sitting up in bed with my computer on my lap, a cup of freshly brewed steaming coffee next to me on the night table, my pooch Orchid snoring softly beside me with […]

You are gearing up to make the holiday season a special one for your blended family. You plan on being inclusive, nurturing, giving and loving. But what should you expect for the holidays with a blended family? Dear readers of mine, no matter how well prepared you are, I want you to know that you will […]