I've never been able to bake a delicious chocolate cake and have it all to myself. How about you? At least that's my experience. Have you ever met people who seem to win the lottery on a daily basis and it leaves you wondering why your name is never pulled out of the magic hat? My friend, we'll … [Read more...] about Chocolate Cake: Enjoying My Slice
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Carrying the Sumo Wrestler Uphill.
Have you ever been in a relationship where it seemed lopsided? Maybe your marriage feels this way. You feel you are the one carrying most of the responsibilities in your marriage or family. The weight of the world is on your shoulders... Water pressed me on every side and the air was sucked out of … [Read more...] about Carrying the Sumo Wrestler Uphill.
Wedding Disasters
Sherie asked me if I had booked a hairdresser for myself yet, for my son Eythan's wedding? I told her I hadn't. She had heard of a shop that had a renown hairdresser and made us both an appointment. She had the renown hairdresser, and I had young women who had been hairdressing for a year. Sherie … [Read more...] about Wedding Disasters
Invitation of Lies.
It was a gorgeous August day, and I decided to walk down our long driveway to our mailbox. I had been expecting a parcel for a few days, and it still hadn't arrived. I opened our mailbox and saw a lone black envelope at the back of the box with silver, shiny letters on it. I pulled it out and looked … [Read more...] about Invitation of Lies.
Chocolates, Flowers and the Repair Man.
I sent a box of chocolates to a woman who had offended me greatly. Let me tell you a beautiful story of forgiveness:Â The repairman looked up from my dishwasher. "Your last name is Henson. Did you use to live on Parkland Avenue?" "Yes I did," I replied. "Aren't you religious?", He asked. "Well no … [Read more...] about Chocolates, Flowers and the Repair Man.