My spirit has been restless since I read the latest alarming statistics about relationships: About 1-in-7 young adults (18-30) who are in a relationship (dating, engaged, married) are also seeking...
Years ago, my husband and I went on one of our adventures, river rafting. What began as a peaceful float quickly turned into chaos as the current pushed us side...
One of the drawbacks of living in Chicago is the potholes. When I first moved here more than twenty years ago from Florida, where the roads are smooth and winters...
We all say “I’m fine.” But hidden hurt has a way of leaking into our homes, our marriages, our parenting, and even how we see ourselves. Years ago, my husband...
It’s hard to escape the headlines or scroll through social media without catching a glimpse of the very public clash between two of the world’s richest and most powerful men...
My husband and I are what you might call “project people.” If there isn’t a home project happening, one will mysteriously appear. It’s like we have some inner radar that...
Recently, my family and I enjoyed a weekend getaway at a lake house in Wisconsin. With three little granddaughters, Disney movies are always a must, and their choice this time...
When my son first mentioned wanting to grow pumpkins, I had visions of rampant vines overrunning our yard. As a solution, we introduced trellises, hoping the pumpkins would be trained...
What is the main thing that we would attribute to the key ingredient of lasting love? Seems like a cocktail of all of things is needed, but it does come...
Leaves are changing colors, football is here, and everywhere you go you will find a pumpkin-spiced something. That’s right SWEATER WEATHER!!! Fall is here. At least for Chicago anyways.
The chemical changes that take place during periods of infatuation can cloud judgement and blur the lines between true commitment and attraction. In a truly committed relationship, both parties desire...
