I now have more than 41 years of experience in marriage, and all with the same wonderful lady. She deserves a gold medal! Marriage posts blend humor with advice. No sense reinventing the wheel. Why not learn from my adventures?
(Editor’s note: Chill out, grammar police. The word is spelled that way on purpose.) Retirement. That word conjures different images depending on one’s circumstances. Shawn joined me in this classification of American citizenship last May, and for the uninitiated, that means that we are now together 24x7x365. For real. My life and hers, entwined the…
Pushing load limits is a risk which can backfire. Our closets came with wire closet shelving sections mounted to angled support rods firmly fastened into sheetrock anchors. The entire system represents a challenge, like a game, where one adds items until the shelf collapses and the game ends. The home center offers handy brochures along…
My editor suggested that in honor of Valentine’s Day I share a dozen quotes from my book, Quest for the Perfect Wife, to remind us all that the quest for love is hard work but the rewards are out of this world. You can learn more about the purpose behind the book from this video…
I have been blessed with the influence of a godly woman. On May 16th Shawn and I will celebrate our thirty-sixth anniversary. In that time God has reminded me repeatedly to appreciate her wisdom, talents, strengths and abilities. Her influence is positive and purposeful. My approach to our marriage must reflect a spiritual awareness that…
Guys. pay attention. Love is a verb. Americans have created an impressive host of bizarre and obscure holidays. With our access to the Internet the fog has cleared, and anyone may now discover such gems as Do A Grouch A Favor Day (February 16th) or No Brainer Day (February 27th). The ability of marketers and…
Sometimes a guy wishes his marriage ceremony had included a marriage survival guide. We learn by experience. The choice to marry is supposed to be life-changing. Rather than live a solitary life dedicated to personal goals and ambitions I willingly and happily join another person in walking a path that benefits both of us. I…