Most of us have normal marriages. Not perfect marriages and not Charlie Manson type marriages. Just normal marriages that are both fun and frustrating. The purpose of this blog is to help you enjoy your "less-than-perfect normal marriage."
What I’ve Learned About Marriage From Buying a House – One More Thing
Are you a flaw finder? Do you focus more on what’s wrong than what’s right? Do you point out problems more than pinpoint positives? Last week I posted what I thought would be … Read more
Are You Taking In Life or Taken In By Life?
Here’s a question for you: are you taking in life or are you taken in by life? Everyone does a little of both, but you probably lean toward one more than the other. … Read more
What I’ve Learned About Marriage From Buying a House – Part 8
Well, we’re in our new house! Not everything is put away yet, but it’s livable and we can get both cars in the garage! So, I’ll close this series with one … Read more
How to Change an Ordinary Life
While on vacation this week, I read a short blog post by Allison Vesterfelt entitled “The Difference Between an Ordinary Life and an Extraordinary One.” It was a great reminder … Read more
What I’ve Learned About Marriage From Buying a House – Part 7
Finally! All our stuff was packed. It was all on a truck, or jammed into a car. So I went back into the house and took a final look around. … Read more
What I’ve Learned About Marriage From Buying a House – Part 6
“You have to be patient.” I didn’t like hearing that advice as a child and I’m not a big fan of it as an adult. It’s difficult to be patient. … Read more
Too Many Choices
Too many choices. Ever felt that way? You turn on your TV and there’s over 300 channels. You go to the grocery store and there are at least ten different types … Read more
What I’ve Learned About Marriage From Buying a House – Part 5
“You’re not done yet.” This is what I’ve been telling myself lately. We’re very close to moving into a new home, and I’m sure some of you are tired of hearing this … Read more
What I’ve Learned About Marriage From Buying a House – Part 4
Let me just cut to the chase here. One of the things I’ve learned from this house buying experience is that if you want to get from the house you … Read more