Advertising to the bridal community has done a wonderful job repackaging marriage. In many instances, a wedding has been whittled down to a meager exchange of friendship hearts between best friend or posh celebration at the latest venue . Thumbing through a bridal magazine, brides have clear complexions, effervescent smiles and trim silhouettes. Grooms aren’t vilified;…
The most difficult and challenging thing I have ever done in my life is to stay married. The second most difficult and challenging thing I have ever done is to have children. Both of these life events have also been filled with extreme joy, peace and happiness as well as horrific sadness, many, many tears…
There we were. A week after our first child was just born. At the car dealership. Ready to pick out a car for our new family. We had both purchased cars before, but this time was different. This time was a moment we had envisioned for several months. This moment was one that made our…
I’ve never been one to enjoy taking risks. Sure there are risks I have made myself take that worked out well, but I’m not one of those people who thrive on it. You know the type I’m talking about, don’t you? They’ll jump out and start a new career, up and move to another city…
There is a dish my husband loves to eat which features pork stir-fried with a bumpy cucumber-shaped vegetable called the bitter melon. While I have no qualms about eating my veggies, this gourd is one I desperately stay away from. Although nutritious, the bitter melon has a very strong, acrid taste that can leave one…
