November 16, 2015 Crisis Support
Good grief can bring closure I am a professional grief counselor and have dealt with all forms of loss. It can be loss of a marriage, a job, or death of a family member or friend, and even cancer, where…
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The term “art of apology” is a truism. Apologizing might be the hardest thing you ever did. This is especially true if you feel that you do need to apologize. It takes a disciplined effort to learn to apologize humbly and…
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The perfect girls’ night in at my house begins with a gathering of harried housewives and office workers, minus the kids and definitely spouses and significant others. We begin with a salad supper – potluck style. Everyone brings their favorite…
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The colors of spring are once again vibrant ones. Orange, lime green and yellow are still prominent in the Spring clothing line. Black and white is once again popular. Polka dots and stripes in black and white are appearing in…
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Try to talk to someone today and you have to wait until they either get off the phone or finish text. They are constantly busy and usually that does not leave much time for conversation. I dislike when I am…
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Consignment shops are the rage for both buyer and seller. They can mean several outfits rather than just one in a retail store. If you are a seller, and want to make money, you have to follow these steps. Tour…
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When I was a child, I would get my cousin’s hand-me-downs, until I grew taller than her. She had some very pretty things, and I was very pleased to be wearing them. Old habits don’t die, because today I shop…
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Listening is the key to success. If it is a classroom situation, a business meeting, or around the dinner table, listening is essential. Communication is one part speaking and the other part listening. Listening skills are grouped in two categories One…
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Every woman has a goal book for the “perfect date.” The secret to successful dating is not rocket science. It is a rather complex ordeal, but well worth it when the “perfect date” occurs. When using the term “perfect date,”…
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Company arrives and stays for a week at your house. Money is tight. The question is how do you entertain visitors on a summer vacation? The most pertinent question is how do you entertain inexpensively? Dining out can be costly. …
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Do you have a hard time weeding out your closet? Do you have clothes that you wished that you never bought? Are your clothes “too good” to just give away? If you answered these questions with a “yes”, then you…
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How to help a grieving spouse? The loss of a loved one can put a dent in anyone’s armor. If spouses have been together for many years, the loss is more devastating. Their whole life revolved around each other. After…
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I am a mother in law and I can verify what works and does not with my in-laws. My son has had three wives and everyone of them was different. We all have our faults, and goodness knows, I have…
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A guest is a person who does reside at a residence, other than his home, for a short time. Guests can be a little daft when it comes to the time that they are such in a home. When this…
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Grandma is outdated. This phrase doesn’t mean the person, but the name. In the modern world, there are fun names being used for the mother of your parents. In the article by C.M. Paulson, “Don’t Call Me Grandma,” the name…
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October 12, 2013 Marriage and Divorce
Divorce is a scrooge for the husband and wife, and even more so for the children. The relationship of the family has been terminated and must exist in a completely different manner. There are sometimes others thrown into the mix,…
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Men and women differ in how they deal with grief. Sympathy gifts for each different greatly. If a man loses his spouse, family member, or a friend a card is always appropriate. If you wish to do more than a…
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