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Marriage and the Fast Lane (and the Slow Lane, and the “Pick a Lane Already!”)

Feb 172011

Are you someone who likes to live in the fast lane? Making things happen quickly? Or do you like the Power of Slow, taking your time making decisions and life changes. Now, which one is your spouse? Child, God bless you if you match. Husband and I do not. He is the turtle. I am [...]

February 17, 2011 Posted by Suzanne on February 17, 2011 6 Responses »

Compromise For the First-Time, “Over Age 40” Marriage

Feb 162011

As part of our series this week on characteristics that make an older, first-time bride different from someone who married for the first time much younger, let’s start with the dreaded “c” word. Compromise. All marriages require a level of give and take. But, we Late Bloomer Brides sometimes have trouble with this one. For [...]

February 16, 2011 Posted by Suzanne on February 16, 2011 3 Responses »

When Letting Your Spouse ‘Off The Hook’ is a Good Idea

Feb 092011

Today is the official last day of our 21-day Purification Program, affectionately called “the Cleanse.” I’ve learned a lot during it. For one, if I never see another carrot I’ll be happy. Secondly, I can live without bread. But, cake is another story. I learned it’s great to have company when doing something like this. [...]

February 9, 2011 Posted by Suzanne on February 9, 2011 7 Responses »

Of Purification, Bunnies and Attempted Cheating

Jan 252011

Day 6 of the body purification and cleanse. We’re still here. If you asked me that three days ago, I would have told you I was dying. You could say we’ve had our ups and downs over the last few days. For instance (on day one!) I walked into our house to a suspicious smell. Me to Husband [...]

January 25, 2011 Posted by Suzanne on January 25, 2011 4 Responses »

Can A Relationship Survive a 21 Day Cleanse?

Jan 202011

We are about to find out folks. Husband and I started a 21 day purification program today. Smoothie for breakfast? Check. Vitamins and supplements? Yep. 8 ounces of water with greens and whey? I did it. 2 tsps of coconut oil. Downed. More supplements. You betcha. One half of a grapefruit because I was feeling [...]

January 20, 2011 Posted by Suzanne on January 20, 2011 1 Response »