Category Archive: Marriage

Feb
13
2012

Laughing At Spilled Milk: Romantic Valentine’s Days and other Legends

“All of my friends put down Valentine’s Day.  They say it’s a made up holiday for greeting card companies to make money and so it’s stupid.  Deep down we all know they are devaluing to avoid disappointment.  But I want a Valentine and I’m not afraid to say it!” – Jenny Girl Ah, Valentine’s Day: …

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Jan
07
2012

Laughing At Spilled Milk: I Am My Own Grandma

My dad is married to my mother-in-law. Let that sink in a moment. Picture this: it’s 1989 and I’m seeing a man who can only be described as my dream guy.  Compatible life goals, personality, red hair – the complete package.  I mean, this could be “the one” except… His heart was recently broken and …

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Jun
21
2011

Dear Me, about PMS…

“Women complain about premenstrual syndrome, but I think of it as the only time of the month that I can be myself.” – Rosanne Barr Dear Me, PMS is viewed as the bane of the existence of most every woman on the planet (and their families).  However, I see it as more of a blessing …

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May
25
2011

Dear Me, About Your Lack of Planning

Dear Me, OK, Johnathan graduated from High School.  This is the third consecutive year a kid of ours has done this. It’s painful, heart wrenching stuff to have a much loved child fly from the nest every year.  I’m in mourning – and I blame you. So let’s attempt to change the future I am …

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May
08
2011

Dear Me, About Mother’s Day

Dear Me, Remember when you were pregnant with Timothy and your first Mother’s Day rolled around and you asked Troy what he was going to do for you to celebrate and he looked at you all confused and said, “What do you mean?  You’re not a mother.” Well, he doesn’t get much better. My advice?  …

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Apr
17
2011

Dear Me, About Marital Spats…

“I got in an argument with a girlfriend inside of a tent.  That’s a bad place for an argument because I tried to walk out, and had to slam the flap.” – Mitch Hedberg Dear Me, OK, I realize that you are scared to death of fighting with Troy.  In your growing up years arguments …

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Apr
13
2011

Dear Me, About Your Guy …

“In every marriage more than a week old, there are grounds for divorce.  The trick is to find, and continue to find, grounds for marriage.”  – Robert Anderson Dear Me, Your husband loves you.  Really, he does. He sucks as a birthing partner, but he loves you.   Actually, he will be pretty good at …

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