A few years ago, I was having a casual conversation with several of my media colleagues about relationships and in particular, marriage. The conversation quickly got heated when one of my male colleagues, known for his unconventional thinking, said that people should treat marriage like a business ...
That’s What Friends Are For
I don’t have a lot of friends. Fortunately for me, I like it that way. I much prefer quality over quantity. I’m not a high maintenance friend, but I like knowing that my friends are there for me if I’m going through tough times in my life. I also want them by my side when I’m celebrating the ...
Stop Dismissing Dog Moms
It’s just a dog. Those are probably the worst words you could say to a dog owner whose beloved pet is sick or has just passed away. It’s disrespectful, hurtful and just plain stupid. I’ve had pets from I was a child, starting with my beloved Collie, Jack. Since then, I have had numerous ...
Trading Happiness For Approval
I don’t need anyone’s approval. Except my mother’s. I wish I didn’t, but on some level, I do. I’ve never looked to anyone for validation. If they didn’t believe I was talented, I didn’t care. If they didn’t think I was beautiful, it didn’t shake me. If they thought I wasn’t nice, it didn’t ...
Then All Of A Sudden, God And I Got Close
I talk to God. A lot. I fight with Him, cry to Him, crack jokes with Him and ask Him a lot of questions. I can tell when He’s disappointed in me, proud of me, is disciplining me and wants me to draw nearer to him. This relationship didn’t happen overnight. Growing up, I hated church. ...
