I need some help and advice, friends. I'm pondering a question or two these days. I want to know what drives you? Or to put it another way, how do you know what your passion is?And has your passion changed? What if you strived for something for years, and then...
No Offense Intended
I'm a little behind in posting today. I've been thinking about so much the last few days... I guess birthdays have a way of doing that.In planning my birthday, the topic of RSVPs came up. In this day, a lot of folks don't take the time to let you know whether or not...
My Re-Birthday
My birthday is coming up this week… and it’s one of those BIG birthdays. A milestone.Whether we like it or not, birthdays keep coming. How do you celebrate your birthday? Do you dread it – knowing there are a few more wrinkles or more gray hair? Do you just feel...
Dream a Little Dream…. Heck, Dream Big!
I thought one tennis-related post would be enough, but after watching the results of the Wimbledon Championships over the weekend, I couldn't resist one more.Every player who enters Wimbledon dreams of winning this tournament. It is arguably the most elite, most...
Friendship and the movie "The Four Seasons"
I'm dating myself, but one of my favorite movies is "The Four Seasons" from 1981 with Alan Alda, Carol Burnett, Rita Moreno and more. The movie is about three couples, all in their 40s with college-aged kids, who vacation together and share their lives together. My...
The Small Moments
The last few blog posts have been about blending a family together. I've talked about the positives of this, because there are so many positives that come from opening your heart and making the choice to be a family. I will never know the feeling of being pregnant,...
Second Chances
(Note from Becky: This week's post from Jude Urbanski discusses Second Chances with a second marriage. This really touched me personally. It's so timely in today's world. Thank you for sharing, Jude!)Second Chances by Jude UrbanskiThe words Isaiah 43:18-19 are...
Love at First “Site”
(Becky's Note: Today's Blended Family story comes from one of my favorite authors, Christina Berry. Christina wrote one of my favorite books "The Familiar Stranger." It's a must-read. On a personal note, her blended family story is inspiring. Enjoy!)by Christina Berry...
When Plan A Fails
(Note from Becky: Today, I welcome Diana Brandmeyer to Talking Among Friends. She not only discusses her own blended family story, but shares details about the book she's co-written called "We're not Blended, We're Pureed - A Survivor's Guide to Blended Families". The...
A Bunny in the Blend
(Becky's Note: Today I'm thrilled to welcome Angela Ruth Strong to "Talking Among Friends." She shares a wonderful story about blending her family...with a bunny. Enjoy!)By Angela Ruth Strongwww.angelaruthstrong.blogspot.com My youngest daughter Lauren has always...