Relationships can be complicated. Being a parent is complicated and oftentimes difficult. Being a child of a complicated and multidimensional parent can be complicated and painful. Being human can sometimes be very complicated, so it is no surprise that sometimes our relationships—even our most treasured ones—can be difficult and complicated. The longer a divide exists […]
I’m a teenager and I just started driving. I was flying down Rinaldi (if you live in Southern California you most likely know Rinaldi Street) while all the other cars were slowing down, I took advantage of the clear lane and speeded up. That’s when it happened…while I was stopped at a red light, through […]
My father-in-law passed away this past year. Having served in World War II, and following the times of his generation, “Dad,” Wally Williams wasn’t one for emotions or feelings. Men were taught to be men: one must never cry, don’t show weakness, suck it up, man up, and never put your guard down, were the […]
My husband and I were traveling and had dinner in the restaurant of our hotel. A large group of ladies were seated near us—there were 9 of them. The reason I noticed was because instead of talking to each other they mostly were on their cell phones. I couldn’t understand why a person would make […]
My parents came to my church for the first time. They had visited a few times to our church in California but this past Sunday was the first time they attended our church in Arizona since we moved here two years ago. Usually when they visit, from Las Vegas where they reside, they will leave […]
When I was a kid, my mother used to dress up as the Easter Bunny. I remember thinking it was the coolest thing ever, I mean, my mother was the Easter Bunny. We lived in a condominium community where there were lots of kids and on Easter in the morning they had this event for […]
