Gratitude Leads to Happiness

Gratitude Leads to Happiness

“The heart that gives thanks is a happy one, for we cannot feel thankful and unhappy at the same time.”  –  Douglas Wood Thanksgiving is my favorite holiday. I don’t like skipping from Halloween straight to Christmas because this incredibly powerful day...
Love (and Life) Lessons from Jonesie the Cat

Love (and Life) Lessons from Jonesie the Cat

“To live in hearts we leave behind is not to die.” –Thomas Campbell Last week at this time I was processing the imminent death of my beloved, 100 degree, almost as soft as a chinchilla, 14 ½ year old bundle of fur.  Yes, I am a cat person. Yes, she was named after the...
Are You Frustrated by Your Marriage?

Are You Frustrated by Your Marriage?

“We cannot always control everything that happens to us in this life, but we can control how we respond. “L. Lionel Kendrick     If you’re like most people, the answer to this question is yes. At least some of the time. A better question is why...
Counter Holiday Stress in Your Marriage with Fun and Laughter

Counter Holiday Stress in Your Marriage with Fun and Laughter

Stressed spelled backward is desserts. Loreta Laroche   The countdown to the holidays and the end of the year is in full force. For many, it means the stress is ramping up as well. Maybe that’s you. Or your wife. The holiday celebrations. The shopping. The...
The Only Path to Peace in Life (and Your Marriage)

The Only Path to Peace in Life (and Your Marriage)

 “An eye for an eye will only make the whole world blind.” Gandhi https://youtu.be/n9mlaZ3DqdcVideo can't be loaded because JavaScript is disabled: Lesli Live | The Key to Peace in Your Marriage (https://youtu.be/n9mlaZ3Dqdc) I try not to give in to despair, but...
Love Sometimes Means Sitting in the Rain

Love Sometimes Means Sitting in the Rain

 “I love you not only for what you are, but for what I am when I am with you.”  Elizabeth Barrett Browning As I write this, I’m sitting in a car driving through the pouring rain. On my way to an outdoor music festival for the weekend.  The weather outlook...