...My husband and I got married in the Catholic Church and "Pre-Cana" classes were required once a week for six weeks. We were shacking up and I remember lecturing him on what NOT to say if they ask where we lived... More >>

Last May, my sister and I answered an ad for volunteers to train for hospice work at the VA near our home in AZ (we had experienced the wonderful work of hospice in our mother's last weeks)... More >>

I can totally relate to the person who wrote the article about "Raising Well Mannered Children". A few years ago I was in a nail salon waiting to get my nails done... More >>

I was moved by the story of the long-married couple who died while holding hands.

My parents were married 65 years. They each experienced life threatening illnesses this past Spring... More >>

My husband and I lived together for 6 years before we got married. This was my fault; he regularly proposed to me, but I felt the "choice" of being together was better than being "stuck" with a binding contract. More >>

Mommy please stay,
Mommy please stay.
I love you Mommy,
Please, please STAY... More >>

My husband's grandparents were married over 60 years. Being a newlywed, I asked Grandma what the secret to her happy marriage was... More >>

As a Facebook user I see lots of feminist posts. My granddaughter's step-father (her father, my son died 7 years ago) posted this on his page... More >>

I just wanted to take a moment to tell you how much I enjoy the way you challenge me. Like many listeners, I enjoy listening to you and considering how I would respond if the caller were asking me his/her question. More >>

I am 1 of 11 children. My Dad was an alcoholic. I have seen things no child should see or live through. I learned from my experience.... MY NEW MOTTO... More >>