Taking The Journey

Commitment is one of those qualities that everyone seems to think he or she can define, until he or she is asked to define it. Recognizing committed couples is easier than describing one. One’s actions demonstrate commitment rather than their words. .............more detail

Author: Julie Rainbow | Date: August 21, 2010

What’s the Rush – Avoiding Relationship Pile Ups

In a time and space that is easily overrun with 5-minute meals, express tire and lube jobs , self check out grocers, and drive thru dining, one thing is certain; people seem to have way more things to do than they have time to do it. Add to this the number of responsibilities we have from any combination of work, family, school and community commitments and sadly the time we invest in ourselves and perhaps those who love us, can easily be placed on the back burner. .............more detail

Author: Melanie "Blackcoal" Anderson | Date: August 21, 2010

OLD FASHIONED LOVE

What happened to old fashion love? I watched an elderly couple the other day. They were getting out of their vehicle. The man, I would say he was the husband, got of the driver’s seat and walked over to the passenger side and opened the door for a small framed woman who appeared to be in her 70’s. She wore eye glasses and walked with a cane. He was a tall slender man with arched shoulders. He too wore glasses but was more mobile than his wife. She smiled as he helped her out of the car and the two of them walked arm in arm slowly down the street. So I ask once again, what happened to old fashion love?.............more detail

Author: Marie Porter | Date: August 21, 2010

Holy Matrimony

If you celebrated, I hope you all had a wonderful holiday for the 4th! I had a fantastic time! Now...I had thought that I'd write something else this month other than the ongoing saga of my wonderful, "fairy tale come true" love and marriage, but I'm so enthralled with the wonder of it all that I thought I'd share with you (once again), what a joy it is to bask in the gift of true love. And let me tell y'all, I've been doing a lot of basking! ~lol~ So much so, that when I post my daily thoughts on yahoo connections about what's on my mind, "basking" it irked one of my "friends" so much that he wrote me a comment and told me that I shouldn't be bragging so much on a relationship that may not last. Wow! I couldn't believe the negativity coming from his comment! And yes, you guessed it; fortunately, ~lol~ he was one of those whom I'd rejected as a possible mate. Talk about sour grapes! Jealousy is still alive and well, even coming from the internet, and this display of "hating” reinforced my decision that it was a good thing that I hadn't gotten involved in a romantic relationship with this person. Haters hate it when they see someone happy and being in love. And "In Love" is exactly where I am! ~smiling happily~.............more detail

Author: MARIE PRICE LEVERETTE | Date: August 21, 2010

New Love

When you meet someone new of the opposite gender with the intended purpose of dating, this first stage of the process is what I like to call the “Euphoric Stage.” According to the American Heritage Dictionary, euphoria is the state of great happiness. I will agree, especially if there is a connection with that person. The symptoms can range from butterflies in the pit of your stomach, eating or sleeping deprivations and sitting in anticipation of their call. If you’ve ever been in love, you know what I mean. Well, why does this stage have to end? .............more detail

Author: Judie Whaley | Date: August 20, 2010

Space is the place

It was going to be simple enough, we were two single female co-workers with money in our pockets and we just needed a plan for our shared off day. When she suggested either going to a casino or bowling, I thought I would hurl. And I instinctively knew that she would not want to go play golf with me in 98 degree weather with 58% humidity..............more detail

Author: Cathy Broadus | Date: August 20, 2010