A committed relationship in our 40s is especially demanding on both our scarce time and resources.  Therefore we must fully engage ourself in the game; getting off the bench and strategically planning our next move with our life partner.  To be ‘all in’ we must communicate; both verbally and physically with our spouse, even if…Read more »

If I only knew how short our time was together I would have…   said I love you more often, given more hugs, blown more kisses your way, said only pleasant, uplifting affirmations, praised and honored you for being you, shown my love with more than words, said I’m sorry less often, been more patient,…Read more »

Death is a word with so much emotion, anger, rage, regret, and loneliness.  My mother, Joan passed on to the next life February 7, 1998 at 1:24 in the morning.  We laid her precious body to rest on Valentine’s Day in Hammond, Indiana.  Her home state was Indiana and she attended university in Terre Haute…Read more »

Complacency is not a Virtue Long Distance Relationships (LDRs) is a courageous commitment between two people.  Complacency it is not since physical distance demands greater responsibility and accountability in a mutual win-win relationship.  The physical distance in this case may be a massive ocean dividing us or it may be a mountain for us to…Read more »

  I need you here beside me as we walk down that road of life together.  Together as one, Together as one, I embrace you, I feel you, together as one, together as one, You define me, You desire me,   I need to make it through another day. I need you to show me…Read more »

“Find humor even in the most serious situations of life.  Only then with this newfound joy will we be given that gift of freedom to embrace the challenge with open arms.”   ~ Mark Adam Source: Open Arms

  Scene 2- To Ai the rainbow was a symbol of love and joy; a new chapter to be written in Ai’s book of life.  The flash of light would provide warmth and comfort in the still of the night.  The ‘tsunami from the West’ was pressing against her exposed body.  The full moon danced…Read more »

In a small province of Cebu, a mere forty kilometers outside the City of Carcar, a simple dream was inspired unto one little girl from the heavens above.  That day it was as though the clouds parted to let the rays of hope from a choir of angels fill this young girl’s mind, heart, and…Read more »