When my husband and I got married 20 years ago-- EEK I cannot believe I am that old married lady married 20 years- but I digress...here I was a 25-year-old writer who was truly on the cusp of a career, and well I felt like my byline was something that was all mine. My name was uniquely me--and it honestly had nothing to do with this man I was about to marry. And after 20 years of marriage my … [Read more...]
Cocktail Recipes That will add Sweetness to your Marriage
I am not much of a drinker- except when it comes to Prosecco and those sweet confection like drinks. I am gaga for sugar- and whether it's served up in the form of a cupcake or with a side of vodka- It's all delish to me. Which is why I am going to try my hand at mixing one or two of these Cocktail Recipes That will add Sweetness to your Marriage from Santa Margherita. Can't get out for a DATE … [Read more...]
Qualities a GREAT Spouse MUST Possess
I have many neuroses. Too many to jot down in this blog post- most unfounded but so steeped in guilt and so much a part of my character that I'd need years of out-patient behavior modification under the supervision of a trained professional to rid myself of them. And even then- after doing all that work- I still think I'd cling to many of my neuroses because wile I abhor them and how they … [Read more...]
If You Want to Stay Married Happily You Must Hate The Same People
I recently looked at my husband after we watched the intense drama, Captain Phillips, and asked him, " Why do we hate Tom Hanks?" That seems like a crazy question right? I mean the man has been in beloved films like Castaway and Big and even headlined the campy classic TV comedy Bosom Buddies. And yet- my husband and I both have this mutual understanding that we hate him. I'm not even sure how or … [Read more...]
When you first meet your spouse who thinks about the possibility of breast cancer ?
When you first meet your spouse who thinks about the possibility of breast cancer? ...So I had my annual OB/GYN pap and boob check yesterday-- fun stuff I know-and my beloved gynecologist- who actually reminds me of my dad which makes me adore him that much more gave me some sobering food for thought. He said he was reviewing my medical history, and he was concerned about the fact that my … [Read more...]