Archive for the 'Life' Category

The Divorce Blues

I have a great friend that has decided to leave her husband because he abuses her.  Even though I have encouraged her to charge him with assault, she would rather make sure that her divorce goes through quickly and that she has sole custody of her children.  She lives in Memphis, and I have decided […]

A Promise to Ourselves

Every year, my wife and I sit down and review the goals that we had set for ourselves the year before.  This habit may seem a little funny, but it has allowed us to accomplish things that most couples struggle with like paying off our mortgage early.
Our habit has given clarity and focus to our […]

Listing Ads for Sale

I know it is late, but I still am not tired enough to go to bed.  Sure, I might not think that in a couple of hours once my kids wake up, but until then, I get some piece and quiet.  I thought that it would be the perfect time to list some things for […]

Spending Time with Dad

I went to a farm auction with my dad a few weeks ago. I normally find these very dull, but I go with him just to make him happy. I think it is good for him to have someone to watch out for him and I do enjoy spending the time with him.
This particular auction […]

Getting the Queen Ready for Summer

As some of my best friends know, I have had a yacht by the name of Queen for the past five years.  It has always been a dream for me to have a yacht and go sailing, so when I had the opportunity, I took it.
Now, it hasn’t been without it’s challenges, but once summer […]

An Australian Wedding

I was really surprised when my best friend met and decided to marry a man from Australia.  Not only was she going to marry a man from Australia, she was going to get married in Australia.  I was excited, as this meant I was appointed to take an overseas trip.
I decided to go and […]

Preparing for the Worst

I have polycystic ovary syndrome and when I was getting married, I worried that this would affect my ability to have children. I discussed it with my future husband, who wanted to be a dad more than anything he had ever wanted in his life. I saw him with his nieces and nephews and I […]

I Love It When I’m Right

My brother and I were having an argument one day I will what it costs to go through a theme park.  If you know me and my brother, you know neither one of us would let the subject drop until the point had been proven.
My brother thought that it would be cheaper to buy […]

One Killer Essay

When I was in my first year of college I took a part-time job at the student learning center offering essay assistance to first-year students who were unsure of themselves.  The job actually paid very well, which was nice as I was paying all of my tuition myself.
I even had a few students that […]

Oops

My husband has been traumatized, I am sure for the rest of his life. He went away with his buddies for a few days and left me alone at home with the baby. We have done this many times before and nothing has ever happened. I am not scared to be alone and I think […]