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It’s Not What You Say, It’s How You Say It

Thanks to a wonderful sister stepmom, I found this fabulous article on communication, written by Bryan Stipe.  Here’s an excerpt and a link to read the full article!  (Trust me, you want to read the full article!)

Why Can’t He Hear What You’re Saying?
Your lips are moving. Sounds are coming out, and you swear you’re speaking [...]

Why Your Husband Thinks The Way He Does

I’m a huge fan of Mark Gungor’s “Laugh Your Way to a Better Marriage.” This ten minute clip is worth every second you spend watching it.  Watch it this with you husband TODAY…because you both might figure out a better to communicate and guys – that unintentionally thoughtless you suffer from – there’s a reason!
Enjoy!

Happily Ever After – Three Years of Wedded Bliss

Warning: This post may cause sudden nausea, the gag reflex, or sudden cavities…read at your own risk
Three years ago today, I married the love of my life. It all started waaaaaaaaaay back in 1980 when I first laid eyes on Richard in geometry class. He was my first boyfriend and [...]

Advice From the Husband

Six Pearls of Wisdom
 
Pearl #6:  Golf is not that important but time for myself is (ladies, how often do we also need time for ourselves!  Don’t be afraid to take time for yourself…our husbands aren’t!)
 
Pearl #5:  It’s not that I’m inconsiderate but I’m focused on providing for you, for our family and protecting you.
 
Pearl #4: [...]

Top 10 Suggestions for the Week Ahead

 
Alrighty faithful readers – I’m outta here! My brain has officially left the building!  Tomorrow around this time I will be on the island to your left with a beer in one hand and a book in the other. 
So…as I leave y’all for the week, I’m going to leave with
My TOP TEN suggestions for the week!
ONE [...]

Wear Your Big Girl Panties

Being a mom is hard.  Being a step mom is even harder.  Sometimes, and you can’t plan for this because you don’t know when it’s going to happen, your feelings about being a step mom or not being the “first wife”  will creep up on you…or in my case sting me like a bee that leaves [...]

My Husband's Nothing Box

Dear Richard,
I know you might read this and you know I can’t not write about the note you wrote to yourself so you’d remember Junior had a dentist appointment on Saturday. 
I love you,
The Nag

The Nag
 The Nag is the person I never want to be.  She’s ugly, haggard, and has snaggly teeth.  She’s a Harpy and the last thing I [...]