Learning to Live With Grace, Compassion, and the Nature of a Servant
Rev. Katherine Willis Pershey and I talked about sex. Sure, we talked about other things, but when one writes a book called, Very Married: Field Notes on Love & Fidelity, sex is going to be part of the conversation. In fact, it was most of the conversation. Katherine and … [Read more...]
News media likes to show the sad. Here's some of the good I found this week. Sharing a Moment: Edd and I spent 3 days together talking about nothing but us; not the kids, not the jobs, not the house…just us. We should have done this 10 years ago. Sharing Stories: … [Read more...]
A few months ago, a young woman asked me the secret to a happy marriage. “Therapy”, I responded. Yesterday Edd and I celebrated our 19th wedding anniversary. Marriage is hard work. Aside from that, I’m not sure there is any piece of advice I can give … [Read more...]
If you’ve known me longer than five minutes, you are aware of my Disney Nerd status. The attraction began when I was young, but developed into obsession during adolescence. I was the 16 year old who watched Disney flicks on her own, no young kids around, for a simple … [Read more...]
Lately, a topic swirling around my religious internet circles causes me to squirm. The subject: one should not marry outside one's faith. The Bible passage referenced is from the Old Testament book of Malachi, sharing warnings to men marrying women who believe in … [Read more...]