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The Sister Speaks (About Being Married)
Last week I asked my sister to guest blog on MC. She’s actually a really great writer and her perspectives on life, marriage, love, and family are so fresh and relatable that I…
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I am Thankful
I am thankful for a roof over my head, a job that makes me happy, and food on our table every night. I am thankful for medical insurance and even more thankful that…
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Go to the Mattresses.
I need to reach out to the men for a minute. For some of you, you haven’t reached this point in your relationship quite yet. For others, this will be a battle that…
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The Evolution of a Family Man
When Chris and I were dating, he didn’t have the greatest track record in the loyalty department. In high school, he was my boyfriend by title only, really. If you counted all the…
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Questions to Ask Before You Get Married
Last week I got a lovely email from a reader who is about to get engaged. She wanted to know what questions she should ask herself about her partner before saying, “I do!” …
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Something Borrowed
This past weekend, Chris, Bean, and I drove up to our hometown for the wedding of one of my sister’s oldest, best friends. Even with everything that is going on, I wouldn’t have…
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On the Sunny Side of the Street (Freaking Finally!)
Well, ain’t it nice to see you all again! I have missed you! But I had a much needed little time-out with the fam and we are all in a much better place…
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When Mom Does the Dishes
This past weekend as I did the dishes, I learned several important things about the men in my life. First, they are easily entertained. Next, some short person has been putting items into…
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Today Seems Important
Today I woke up and it seemed like an important day for some reason, but I couldn’t quite put my finger on it… Were my taxes due? No…. Was it the first day…
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We’re Not Turning the Page; We’re Starting a Whole New Book
Last week I blogged about how my marriage has hit a rough patch. There weren’t many details because we seemed to be so far beyond details. But even without knowing the specifics, you…
