This post first appeared on Cathy’s blog, An Empowered Spirit. Recently I was talking to someone about the frustrations of selling our beloved home. It’s our dream house and we think it’s beautiful and absolutely perfect, but so far no (sane) offers. I could write a book about the outrageous cast of characters who’ve paraded …
Who hasn’t, at one time or another, been shunned, disappointed or hurt by someone we thought was our friend? Whether it happened when we’re young or in adulthood we’ve all had friends we valued and trusted, convinced that our lives would be forever entwined. Then, suddenly, SNAP. The friendship is over and we’re left wondering …
One of my favorite books is Pride and Prejudice by Jane Austen. Her rich and vibrant characters are woven around themes of social standing and strength of character, drawing the reader into a world different from our own. When you read about the protagonist, Elizabeth Bennett, glancing at the wealthy and arrogant Mr. Darcy with a restrained yet loving expression, …
“A man never gets so old, that he forgets how it was being a little boy.” ~Ward Cleaver to his son, Beaver, on Leave it to Beaver Everyone is busy running on the treadmill we call Life. We have so much to accomplish over the course of one single day. Deadlines to meet, bills to pay, …
Cathy Chester originally wrote this post about her 25th wedding anniversary in 2013, but its sentiments still hold true today. Of course she had to start off with a quote from “Fiddler on the Roof.” Read more from Cathy on her blog, An Empowered Spirit Tevye: Do you love me? Golde: Do I love him? For twenty-five years …