Junk or Treasure?
This is the second of a series of articles I am writing that feature the poetry of Shel Silverstein from his books Where the Sidewalk Ends and A Light in… Read More
Fearful or Fearless?: Your Two Faces
Do you realize that you have two faces? Yes, there are only two faces you have to show to the world. The impacts of each face on the well-being and… Read More
The Dragon and the Mouse: The Dream
The Dream is the third book in a series about an unusual friendship between a dragon and a mouse. In this story, the mouse has a wonderful dream. He demands… Read More
The Dragon and the Mouse: Together Again
This is the second book in the Dragon and the Mouse series. When the dragon flies to visit the mouse, he finds his friend is gone. With his fiery breath,… Read More
The Dragon and the Mouse
This is the first in a series of children’s’ picture books about two very unlikely friends–a dragon and a mouse. Living together is difficult because even though they love each… Read More
Trust with a Capital T
Establishing and maintaining trust is considered a crucial component in intimate relationships. Relationship experts argue that without trust, no relationship will thrive, and very few are likely to survive. Breaches… Read More
Different from the Usual Way
Prior to Christmas when my youngest son was around 14 or 15, his mother and I asked him what he wanted for a gift. He told us he wanted a… Read More
When the Rabbit Leapt
At the lake, there are dramas every day on and around the bird feeders, especially during the winter months. In winter, the main bird visitors are chickadees, nuthatches, dark-eyed juncos,… Read More
Are You Grown Up?
“Why don’t you just grow up!” Has anyone ever said this to you? Have you ever said this to someone else? Usually, someone says “grow up” in the context of… Read More
The Real Reason for Relationships
In the United States, there was an average of 6,200 marriages each day in 2019. Last year 2.3 million couples got married. The average cost of a wedding was $20,000. … Read More