Remember your mother's vanity? The wonder that it was? The cotton balls, q-tips, and beauty products? Did she keep a cup right by the...
Stop regarding man, of what account is he? “I can't speak out. It wouldn't be nice." Or, "I can't argue. They're the authority. That's...
The phrase, “sticks and stones may break my bones, but words will never hurt me,” is a lie from the pit of hell. Can we please agree...
"Mom. I think you should try it." Easy for her to say, as I stood ankle-deep amid a snowstorm called Izzy, a Saskatchewan Screamer....
When was the first time you felt afraid? Oh sure. We felt fear when we swung a tad too high on the playground swing. Or when we went...
A little history. ——— "What did you just say?" I collected my thoughts as best I could. They were young. I wasn't. Maybe I heard it...
How cute, right? Um, not so fast. I'm not in the picture. Instead, I'm seated to the left of Emmy, who is holding the baby, eating...
Have you ever left a vigorous discussion, stumbling over your words only to have your best thoughts show up as you walked away? Or,...
Just so we're clear. We're dealing with malignant narcissists. Y'all know that, right? You know, the ones that suffer from delusions...
“Mom. What would have happened to us if your mom didn't have you?" The child who asked was little. I was shocked by the question. Still,...
By Michael J. Brooks Former Miss Alabama Amie Beth Dickinson Shaver said recently on “Priority Talk” that children need to know they’re...
It was a secret. I was carried quietly by a 17-year-old girl. No one in her senior class knew I existed. I’m grateful that she gave...
Some people looove to feel offended because it makes them feel important. When your only tool is a hammer, suddenly, every problem...