I used to roll my eyes and smirk when Mom would give me her solicited advice about finding the right person. As a young girl, teen, adult, I was searching for love. I would try to ask her differently each time to see if I could get a more specific answer. But alas, it was …
Many of us have heard the popular song by The Beatles all about love. If we haven’t heard the song in its entirety, we at least know the chorus that repeats like a broken record, “All you need is love (insert harmonious tune)”. The part that might not so easily come to mind is the …
Celebrations happen around the world constantly. From large, extravagant events to quiet, homebody gatherings, learning to celebrate those you love is a gift in itself. I am no party-planner, but I love a good get-together. And with today being my husband’s birthday, I thought maybe others could benefit from my inner-monologue as I determined the …
Do you remember what first drew you to your spouse? Can you remember the exact moment you knew that this person was special? I’m not necessarily talking about love at first sight or hoping for “The One” but having a deep heartfelt connection with another person. A kinship you didn’t necessarily find with any of …
In fiction work, there are static characters and dynamic characters. A static character stays the same throughout a narrative, never changing. They don’t really impact the story with revelations or different perspectives. Dynamic characters are constantly changing and growing as they go through major transitions and are routinely in a process of learning about themselves, …
It was a beautiful November day, full of blue skies, laughter, and the normal drama that comes with any wedding. On this day (11/22) five years ago, I said “I do” to my best friend, my confidante and secret-keeper, and finally my husband. The man who captures my heart and holds it gently in his …
