There is an unprecedented amount of passion surrounding the presidential election this year. Spend five minutes on Facebook for confirmation. There's an endless stream of politically-oriented postings, and vitriolic dialog erupting regularly. Some posts are funny,
"What are your dreams?" Someone asked me that soon after I separated from my ex. The question stumped me. I didn't have an answer, and I was embarrassed I could not conjure up one thing
Never one to focus on having regrets in life doesn't mean I don't wistfully think it would be nice for a do-over at times. In my marriage the constant theme for a do-over was simply
Most of us don't experience significantly sorrowful or joyful days daily. We mostly live the life that is in between. It's best we live in this space because having extreme events or emotions daily--good or
Married Me would rise most weekday mornings at 5:30 to run at least six miles. One weekend morning each week she would typically run 10. Her cycling would never be shorter than a 20-mile ride.
Everyone understands divorce is a life-changing event. Some of us also believe there is an awakening that occurs, bringing with it an opportunity for endless possibilities. Jeanie Rule of SoloMama agrees with the more positive outlook
Two years ago I was in the exact location I am now: a small lakeside community in the mountains with the same friend and our children. This vacation, like all life experiences, is a notch on
The smart, sassy, tell-it-like-it-is Melysa Schmitt is guest writer today. She writes about her single mom experiences and dating adventures on her site Sex, Lies, and Bacon. I met Melysa through Single Edition Media, an
Today's guest writer is Leah Carey of The Miracle Journal. She is someone who, no matter how insignificant the contact (e.g., comment of a Facebook post), she makes you feel happy. It's nothing directed at
Last summer when writing my annual Family Summer Activity List post, I stated I knew it would be a challenging summer to balance parenting, work, and school. I was also confident it would be better
