Divorce is never easy, however, when kids are involved, that's an entirely different ball game. You don't just get to get a divorce and walk your separate ways, but you are forever tied together whether you like it or not. So, in my humble opinion, if that's the case, why not make it as pleasant as possible for all parties involved? The account that follows is the story of a daughter of divorced parents who feels she has reached the tipping point and can no longer maintain a relationship with h…

As appropriate for the Christmas season, keep in mind the famous saying that says ‘It's not the gift, but the thought that counts’. This kind of thinking can save a great deal of grief and disappointment. But what happens if the giver is only considering the cost? Their only concerns are the appearance and reactions of others, but the gift itself can be anything as long as it is pricey. While browsing on the web, I encountered a story that piqued my interest. The story below is an account of a…

Social media faux-pas

Ruby Tuesday still exists?

She doesn't need her mother-in-laws help in looking bad in front of her kids

The joys of 23 and Me

Not on my watch

Saying no to the dress

Don't forget about mom!

The one thing in life you cannot control is the family you are born into. It's like playing Russian roulette; there's no guarantee that the grownups in your life are capable of raising you. The optimist in me wants to believe that no matter what obstacles parents face in life, they will always strive to give their children the best opportunities. The story that follows, however, challenges everything that I have ever claimed to have understood. The narrative below is an account of a beautiful b…

When a meme gets personal

Do you wanna build a snowman

The ring that launched 1000 ships

There are many times in life when we encounter situations that leave us stunned. I genuinely believe that sometimes the best course of action is to have a sophisticated conversation and consider the sequence of events that brought about this current situation. Other times, though, I believe that we ought to simply opt for denial and hope that the issue will magically resolve itself by the time we have the energy to address it. The story below is an account of a frustrated daughter-in-law. But r…

That's so not normal

It's abundantly clear that we don't live in a particularly accessible world. According to the American's With Disabilities Act , an “accessible" place is “a site, facility, work environment, service, or program that is easy to approach, enter, operate, participate in, and/or use safely and with dignity by a person with a disability.” Despite the ADA being signed into law in 1990, most buildings and businesses still aren't accessible to wheelchair users. The ADA demands that only government buil…