One Final Fling
NOTE: This was originally published on my blog.
Whether you are having a party or a cookout, the time has come for one final fling of the summer. Hopefully you live in the South where you can squeeze in another weekend cookout or day on the water. Since this is the last “holiday” [...]
Can Women Do It All?
Whether you are a man or a woman, there are only 24 hours in each day. Sleep in some amount is mandatory. So the hours we have available for getting things done is limited. When something is added, then something else must be given up. I remember years ago in economics class, [...]
Extended Families Living Together
NOTE: This was originally published on my former blog.
When my children were little, I dreamed of having a large house. It was actually four houses in one. They were all connected and formed a square around a central patio area. Each house had a kitchen, living room, and several bedrooms. There was [...]
Wanting to Lose Weight Fears
Wedding bells or other special events seem to increase the desire to lose weight in many people. As a morbidly obese person, just day to day life makes me want to lose weight. Instead of losing, I just keep on going as I have for the past few years. I’m not losing and unfortunately [...]
I Knew This Day Would Come
NOTE: This was originally published on my blog.
This is the day that I knew would come. I thought I would be ready. Boy was I ever wrong! This is the first day of my oldest son’s final year of high school. He left for school on time, wishing he could stay home. [...]