Christmas Shopping 2008

It’s that time of year when we begin to think about selecting gifts for those we love. Books are always a great choice for me because I love to read. I am an eclectic reader! I love mysteries to cookbooks! I sat down this weekend and wrote down a few of my favorites for this…

Why Do Some Marriages Survive and Others Perish?

I recently read an article in the Ladies’ Home Journal (November 2008), “The Last Couple Standing”.  The author asked the question, “Why do some marriages survive while others perish?”  As one who is a survivor of a “perished” 19-year marriage, I, of course, have an opinion! Commitment.  Too often in today’s society it is seen…