Four years ago, my husband was laid-off from a company that he had worked for for 21 years. He was among tens of thousands of employees who had their lives involuntarily redirected as a result of 'company B' buying 'company A'. More >>

Have you ever wondered what your loved one says about you when you're not around? I had. Recently, I've had two experiences which not only answered that question, but left me with a resounding and overwhelming feeling of... More >>

It was around this time last year that I picked up a audio book from you called 'Bad Childhood, Good Life.' After listening to it umpteen times (I travel a lot so it's a good listen on the long road) I realized it was time for me to stop blaming my father for my weight problems... More >>

It has been almost three years since I lost my wife to the flu. Since that time, I have been lucky enough to be a stay-at-home Dad for my teenage son. More >>

I am the one who hears all the excuses, 'I don't have time to work out!' or 'I'm too tired after work to go to the gym!' or 'I have to help my kids with their homework, soccer, piano, fill in the blank.' More >>

I am a homeschooling mother of 5 kids. I also teach piano to 15 additional kids per week...How do I fit in exercise? More >>

Recently, my husband and I, and our 13 year old daughter, dropped my son off at college. While my daughter and I decorated his dorm, my husband and son worked on his computer. Finally, it was time to say our goodbyes and let him start his new chapter of his life. More >>

I was babysitting the two oldest children of a good friend, ages 7 and 5. Our kids play together all the time and these kids know me...Well, Mr. 5-year-old and my 5-year-old got in a fight. I didn't see who started it, but it was over a toy. More >>

My first serious relationship broke up because I saw the writing on the wall that we were not compatible. He was possessive with a tendency toward a temper that flared. More >>

My husband and I were asked to a Navy Admiral's home for a gathering and we were all asked to bring a dessert. I make a wicked home-made New York Cheesecake that takes about 4 hours to prepare. More >>