Last month I was drinking coffee with a friend and chatting about life. I shared snippets of my life —the good, the bad, the ugly. And then suddenly I was at a loss for words when she asked me, “What makes you so strong?” Those...
Read MorePicture it: Cars were adorned with pledges of pride in their country; many of them proudly driving with the American flag attached to their windows. Streets from California to New York were lined with mailboxes also waving the...
Read MoreDear Ms. Plaid: I’ve decided to downsize my house and move into something smaller and want to hustle on selling to take advantage of my hot local market. The idea of moving is overwhelming to me and I’m a bit concerned about...
Read MoreNot Pregnant The words cut like a knife as I read the tiny print on the pregnancy test in the Target bathroom stall. A heavy sigh escaped me as I slowly put on my coat and gathered my things. My heart sank. I had been so...
Read MoreHappy New Year to everyone!! The beginning of a new year provides us with a time to review life, our choices and resulting consequences, both good and bad. It also allows us the opportunity to look ahead; revising life plans,...
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