Several weeks ago, we talked about how any relationship can hit a dry spell, where the conversation lags a bit. So we suggested 10 questions to ask over dinner to stir things up. They were basic and fun – nothing too deep. It was just a way to get people talking around a dinner table. […]
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The Myth of Self-Help Books
I’m a sucker for self-help books. It’s my favorite section at Barnes & Noble. Maybe it’s because they all promise solutions to everything I struggle with. Fitness, relationships, communication, success – according to the titles, everything I need is right there. I shouldn’t complain – that’s usually the section where my books are found. But […]
Growing Popcorn in the Driveway
When we were first married, Diane and I lived in a tiny, rented house in Redondo Beach, California. It had been built in 1920, and our landlady had renovated it just before we moved in. The garage was too small for our cars to fit, so we always parked in the driveway. That was part […]