Each year in December, there are moments when I feel like my husband Ted is a regular Grinch compared to my Buddy the Elf. Take, for example, the much-anticipated Christmas tree trimming. Without fail, for ten years now, Ted has consistently pulled a Harry Houdini at what’s traditionally a group activity. Yep, he mysteriously escapes…
I have a love-hate relationship with technology. I’m a traditionalist. I majored in English and read old, “boring” literature. I’m one of those hypocrites who posts things on social media that mock social media. Despite that, much of my day-to-day life utilizes technology – including writing this article. If you’re reading this, you’re doing so…
Before my husband, Ryan, and I got married we asked those who had been married for a while what the most important skill to have as a couple was. We were told some pretty interesting things. However, time and time again we were told that it was open and effective communication. That seemed easy enough…
I don’t like it when Stephen travels. Over the past 9 years, when we have to be apart, it’s usually because I am on the road traveling to speak somewhere. Generally, these trips are short and spread out, and when I am the one traveling, my mind is focused on the job at hand. By…
“Pray for me. Here it goes…again.” I tapped send and temporarily sealed the conversation I’d been having with my best friend. Turning, I set my sights on my husband and zapped him with the never-fail stun gun, “We need to talk.” Every couple has chronic conversations. The ones you see coming a mile away. They…
