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  • 20 Ways to Become a More Patient Spouse this Week
  • 25 Conversation Starter Questions on Sexuality
  • 50 Questions to ask your spouse besides “How was your day?”
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  • At Home Dating
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  • Dialogue
  • Double Chocolate Brownies
  • Emotional Bank Account
  • Feelings Reflect Who I am as a Unique Individual
  • Four Basic Psychological Needs
  • How to Foster Teamwork – A Starter List
  • In Memory of Fr. Tom Ogg
  • Let’s Talk about Sex
  • Making Decisions as a Couple – 10 Steps
  • Marriage Check-up Exercise
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  • Happiness,  Perseverance,  Resilience,  Transformation,  Trust,  Uncategorized,  Vulnerability

    It Don’t Come Easy

    April 1, 2024 / No Comments

    “It don’t come easy” has been an ear-worm for us this year. It has become a positive force for reflection in our lives and journey. Sometimes it is the curve balls from left field that awaken us to the beauty that has been given to us. We only need to reframe the picture.

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    Tom and Mary Frances

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    Our Anti-Resolution List

    January 1, 2024

    Little Moments in Time

    July 25, 2023
    Volunteering together

    The Joy of Volunteering Together

    March 16, 2025
  • Decision to Love

    Ahh, Leap Year, 366 Days to Love Your Lover

    February 11, 2024 / No Comments

    Happy Valentines Day to Our Readers! Leap Year is a gift! An extra day to Love Your Lover. If you are reading this on Monday, you may be scrambling to find roses that won’t cost a small fortune for Valentine’s Day or find a babysitter for that special dinner. Good Luck! If you are reading this on Saturday morning over a cup of coffee and that fancy Valentine’s date is a warm glow in the rear-view mirror, Read on.

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    Lost that Lovin’ feeling?

    May 29, 2023

    Our “One of a Kind” Marriage

    July 28, 2024

    Summertime Marriage

    July 7, 2024
  • Uncategorized

    Be Curious

    December 17, 2023 / 1 Comment

    Oh, to Be Curious like a child. If you have young kids or grandchildren, you know what we mean. “Why” and “How” are innocent questions, filled with wonder and awe. Pure curiosity.

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    Tom and Mary Frances

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    The Spontaneity Spark

    May 16, 2022

    Will It Matter Tomorrow?

    August 21, 2022

    Teamwork in Marriage: Ditch the Scorekeeping Habit

    March 14, 2022
  • Accountability

    Get Real!

    October 30, 2023 / 3 Comments

    How does one describe a Journey without talking about the people who walk with you and influence your passage through life. Fr. Tom Ogg was one such companion and his message to “Get Real!” has been emblazoned on our hearts.

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    Yelping my Spouse-Round Two 

    September 14, 2026

    Are We Scrolling by Our Relationship?

    November 26, 2023

    Candid Chris

    March 7, 2022
  • Perseverance,  Stress,  Time

    Life Outside Our Comfort Zone

    September 24, 2023 / No Comments

    Life outside our comfort zone has benefits. When we challenge ourselves to step outside our comfort zone, it brings growth and fulfillment. Unfortunately, the fear of failure can sometimes keep us in the safe zone.

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    Keeping Your Marriage Sane While Quarantined

    March 30, 2020

    Stale Crackers

    November 2, 2020

    In Sickness and In Health

    July 13, 2026
  • Communication

    Say What You Mean, Mean What You Say

    August 13, 2023 / 1 Comment

    Seriously, Don’t hide the chocolate! Lesson learned: “Say what you mean. Mean what you say.”

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    I Can’t Change My Spouse

    August 7, 2022

    3 Steps to End the Bickering

    April 12, 2021
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    Total Eclipse of the Heart

    April 15, 2024
  • Decision to Love

    Mud in the Backyard

    July 9, 2023 / No Comments

    Mud in the backyard. You might think there is a metaphor in that. Maybe there is.

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    An Attitude of Gratitude

    August 4, 2024

    5 Things Men Want

    March 1, 2021

    Taking the Easy Road

    June 7, 2021
  • Grief,  Honesty,  Making Decisions,  Stress

    Out of the Mouth of Babes

    April 16, 2023 / No Comments

    Out of the Mouth of Babes . . . Several weeks ago, we got a 7-month old standard poodle, Jazzy. Our 2 cats were quite perturbed as they had not been included in the decision. They were rampant with emotion and the cat tree became their safe haven.

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    Grieving in Isolation

    May 11, 2020
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    Just. Do. It.

    October 9, 2023
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    The World Turned Upside-Down

    October 13, 2025
  • Uncategorized

    Life is Full of Risks

    March 6, 2023 / 2 Comments

    Life is full of Risks. Financial, emotional, and physical – we take them all the time. There is nothing more endearing than hearing, “Again! Again! Again!” after swinging a toddler in the air. Children instinctively take risks. As we age, risk taking becomes intentional, calculated and requires effort, but staying in the safe zone is also taking a risk.

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    Into the Weeds Naked

    October 5, 2025

    Happy New Year!

    December 29, 2024
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    Have a Safe and Happy Labor Day!

    September 2, 2024
  • Accountability,  Differences

    Opposites Don’t Attract — They Attack

    January 29, 2023 / 1 Comment

    Let’s debunk the myth that “Opposites attract” once and for all. We are attracted to our spouse because they complement us. They bring completeness to our lives. In a relationship completeness is more than finding the missing piece to a puzzle. When the puzzle is done, it’s satisfying, but no longer fun and interesting.

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    Marriage Is a Teeter-Totter Ride

    July 18, 2022

    Mistakes Made During Conflict

    May 18, 2026

    Emotional Baggage

    February 3, 2026
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