Archive for the ‘Parenting & Families’ Category

Through the Eyes of a Grandparent

Monday, December 18th, 2006

Many grandparents have heard with excitement the words “We’re going to have a baby.” It’s a time of anticipation and joy for most. As a parent ourselves, it is often associated with our newlywed child and spouse and the two love birds having decided to start a family of their own. The delight of sharing […]

Mine, His and Ours

Thursday, December 7th, 2006

I talked with a business colleague from Charleston early yesterday morning. We had been discussing a project I might be working with her on as a contractor. As we reviewed the timeline, our conversation turned to dealing with time limitations around my schedule and led to talking about families. The colleague had just recently married and moved […]

Mama Always Said Life is Like a Box of Chocolates

Wednesday, December 6th, 2006

There aren’t many of us who don’t remember this statement from the movie Forrest Gump. Forrest gave new meaning to a box of chocolates. While I savor a good chocolate, I try my best not to keep boxes of chocolate near me. I would eat the whole thing without realizing it, and would discover all […]

Settle for a Slow Down or Houston, We Have a Problem!

Friday, December 1st, 2006

If you know the country song, Settle for a Slow Down you have a smile on your face right about now. Dierks Bentley apparently ticked his girl off and she drops him like a hot cake on the side of the road in the pouring rain. It has to be a pretty long and straight […]

May the Force be With You or Dealing with Difficult In-Laws

Wednesday, November 29th, 2006

“May the Force be With You” – from the movie – Star Wars (1977) has been a quote worth reckoning with for years. This title either made you laugh out loud or touches a tender cord in your inner being as you think of difficult people in your life. If you’re married, ever have been, […]