Lodging Review: Arroyo Vista Inn- The antidote for civilization
September 5, 2008 | Leave a Comment
My swubby works very hard running his business. And, I work just as hard running mine. For now, This Marriage Thing is my hobby, but shortly it’ll be my retirement business.
Our days are long, and there are calls to make, even on vacation. So, when we do get a few days to ourselves I’m fairly particularly about where we spent them and with whom. Especially since all our vacations now have an added ‘mission’- to find the right place to relocate in two years. You can imagine how much research I put into finding a relaxing oasis for our week in Southern Pasadena, as we combined some R&R with dropping Miss Thang off at Occidental.
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Relationship Memoir in 6 Words
June 27, 2008 | 46 Comments
Could you define your entire life in six words? I find that idea so mind-boggling yet annoyingly seductive. How would you do it, and if you did, what could you really say? That’s a fun thing to noodle about especially at 3 a.m. when you have insomnia. (uh, that might be just me). Read more
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Are You a Love Snob?
June 11, 2008 | 2 Comments
Lunching at a local Italian restaurant with my friend, Meryl, I could tell she had more on her mind than how to get dessert and stay on her diet. I love Meryl because she is a bundle of energy wrapped in skin. When she sets her mind to something, whether is righting a wrong or getting a good deal, it gets done. Case closed. When she’s happy you know it, and when she’s not, you wanna be in another state. I could tell from her lovely face, typically so animated, that she was upset. Read more
Happy Loving Day!
How Do You Know When It’s Good
Forgive, of course. Forget…uh, never.
What three things should every happy couple know?
February 14, 2008 | 3 Comments
It’s the million dollar question, isn’t it. Everyone wants to be part of a happy married couple. But there are an endless number of pitfalls and obstacles to overcome to be a happy couple. What’s on your short list of essential things that someone who want to end up a happy old couple should know? s
Couples are happy when they…
Marriages last because…
What would you tell your son or daughter?
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Which Comes First: Relationship or the kids?
February 13, 2008 | 4 Comments
My first marriage was all about the kids. Our relationship died and today we connect ONLY around kid issues, and not too often at that. Second time around, I’m squarely focused on making the relationship not only work, but sing. Although I haven’t said that directly to the kids, somehow they seem to know and respect that.
That desire to see our marriage as a ‘work in progress’, to actively seek the input of others, and continually ask the hard questions led me to create my new blog, www.thismarriagething.com. I may be wrong, but I think everyone can benefit from talking about this complex, evolving thing called marriage.
So, where do you put your faith, time and energies: your spouse or kids?
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