Accidental Overdose?

Recently, I opted for some "cosmetic" surgery to correct some significant scarring due to my liver transplant. No biggie — or so I thought prior to the procedure! I did think to call on my friend Shawna to come and make sure I got home alright, was able to sleep off... Read More...

Cooper/Pooper

OK, I had a bad parenting moment last night when I was almost finished counting my last set of sheep and falling gently to sleep when I heard my two youngest children screaming at each other. I immediately jumped out of bed to uncover what was going on. Cooper, our new puppy (that... Read More...

Starving the Dog

My youngest daughter Sophie begged me unmercifully for the longest time to get a dog. I finally caved in and here we are with an adorable puppy that is also a TON of work. Naturally, it had to be a holiday gift as well, so I couldn’t have chosen a worse time of year in New... Read More...

PTSD and Charisma

My son Noah informed me last year that he had a problem.  He then asked me if I knew what “charisma” meant.  I assured him I did and he asked me to provide him with the definition.  He agreed I understood what charisma meant.  He then said, “The problem is... Read More...

“What can I do to Help?”

This is a common question asked by men when a woman is not feeling well.  It sound so good to, doesn’t it?  “Wow, sweetie, thank you so much for asking.”  That, in and of itself is a minor breakthrough, isn’t it? So, when Tom checked in on me and asked... Read More...

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