relationships

San Diego Woman (CA) Mega Bridal Issue 2012
Tom and I recently celebrated our 27th wedding anniversary at a lovely waterfront restaurant with a spectacular view of San Diego Bay.  It was a perfect evening.  A stunning sunset…fabulous food…even our server was a delight...  Read More
Family Spectrum (NE) March 2012
Meet the Pfanstiel-Duins — Darin and Jenny, and their children Demi, Paige, Payton, Ty, Chaise, Tristan, Tag, and Chance of Millard! Darin and Jenny have been married for four and a half years, and their blended family is what they call their “Brady...  Read More
WNC Woman (NC) February 2012
Because we were all so moved by Kay Loveland’s nomination of her husband Bruce for the Room Makeove Project, we decided to profile them this month, even though they were not chosen for the makeover. Author’s note: I had the pleasure of sitting with...  Read More
South Carolina Woman Magazine (SC) Febuary 2007
It has been officially announced, that after 52 years of marriage, Roy and Patricia Disney are getting divorced. And I’m having a hard time understanding it. First of all, 52 years of marriage should stand for something. It should just stand,...  Read More
Austin Woman Magazine (TX) June 2009
Stepping out from under her famous father’s long shadow, as well as the death of her mother when Elizabeth Christian was an infant, are both challenges the longtime Austin PR maven has risen to. Yet they pale against the impact of her husband...  Read More
The younger we get the older we get! That would seem to be the message when looking at this year’s list of most popular baby names for 2007. Social Security’s most popular announcement generally coincides with spring time and what could...  Read More
Family Services, Inc. Provides   By Dawson Cooper   For victims of sexual assault, the world seems to have caved in on them. Thanks to the Safe Relationships Division of Family Services, Inc., many of these victims are able to find support...  Read More
Head smarts got her an MBA and a career in high tech until this IBM veteran discovered she had the heart of a social worker. Story by Marilyn McCray Gena VanOsselaer spent 20 years at IBM but admitted that she never really felt passion for the work...  Read More
Maine Women Magazine (ME) April 2008
My roommate couldn't be a bigger proponent for women's rights. With a bachelor's degree in sociology and women's studies from Vassar College, she works five days a week as a health-care associate at Planned Parenthood in Portland. Yet, in ...My roommate couldn't be a bigger proponent for women's rights. With a bachelor's degree in sociology and women's studies from Vassar College, she works five days a week as a health-care associate at Planned Parenthood in Portland. Yet, in her second...  Read More
Austin Woman Magazine (TX) June 2009
Stepping out from under her famous father’s long shadow, as well as the death of her mother when Elizabeth Christian was an infant, are both challenges the longtime Austin PR maven has risen to. Yet they pale against the impact of her husband&r ...Stepping out from under her famous father’s long shadow, as well as the death of her mother when Elizabeth Christian was an infant, are both challenges the longtime Austin PR maven has risen to. Yet they pale against the impact of her husband...  Read More
Last month’s article explored some aspects of belonging. This month highlights some other facets of the subject not covered then. Let’s look at a particular example of what an intense desire for belonging can do to someone. Betsy grew up ...Last month’s article explored some aspects of belonging. This month highlights some other facets of the subject not covered then. Let’s look at a particular example of what an intense desire for belonging can do to someone. Betsy grew up...  Read More
The younger we get the older we get! That would seem to be the message when looking at this year’s list of most popular baby names for 2007. Social Security’s most popular announcement generally coincides with spring time and what could b ...The younger we get the older we get! That would seem to be the message when looking at this year’s list of most popular baby names for 2007. Social Security’s most popular announcement generally coincides with spring time and what could...  Read More
Starting over doesn’t mean starting alone By Karen McCubbin Amy* knew immediately what had arrived in the mail by the return address on the envelope. Her marriage was officially over. She ripped open the letter, emotions racing through her mind ...Starting over doesn’t mean starting alone By Karen McCubbin Amy* knew immediately what had arrived in the mail by the return address on the envelope. Her marriage was officially over. She ripped open the letter, emotions racing through her...  Read More
A couples counselor and relationship coach, practicing in South Portland, he was for 24 years the Partners columnist for the Maine Sunday Telegram. He hosts the Internet site marriagesupport.com, and is currently at work on a book about day-to-d ...A couples counselor and relationship coach, practicing in South Portland, he was for 24 years the Partners columnist for the Maine Sunday Telegram. He hosts the Internet site marriagesupport.com, and is currently at work on a book about day-to-day...  Read More
Maine Women Magazine (ME) April 2008
Me, you and we It's vital to consider the life you create together Although you may not realize it, the relationship that you have with your partner is a threesome. There's you, there's him (or her), and there's us. Us is your shared life, th ...Me, you and we It's vital to consider the life you create together Although you may not realize it, the relationship that you have with your partner is a threesome. There's you, there's him (or her), and there's us. Us is your shared life, the...  Read More
Maine Women Magazine (ME) August 2008
Dr. David Sanford is a couples counselor and relationship coach, practicing in South Portland. He was for 24 years the Partners columnist for the Maine Sunday Telegram. He is currently at work on a book about day-to-day love. His Web site is ww ...Dr. David Sanford is a couples counselor and relationship coach, practicing in South Portland. He was for 24 years the Partners columnist for the Maine Sunday Telegram. He is currently at work on a book about day-to-day love. His Web site is www....  Read More
Parent News (SC) September 2007
Last month, in parent preparation for this school year, we provided a lot of relatively new research regarding the importance of effective parenting in the lives of children, specifically as it relates to school success and performance. Although the...  Read More
The word cacophony describes itself just by the way it sounds when you say it. I think of Magpies hopping from branch to branch making a squawking racket yet seemingly all about nothing. After a time, I shut the windows and find my quiet space...  Read More
South Bay Woman Magazine (CA) April 2009
Many years ago a very precious spiritual teacher made a statement that immediately had a great impact on me. In response to my attempts to stop being afraid, she said, “Feel the fear and do it anyway.” I have always remembered this and...  Read More
San Diego Woman (CA) Mega Bridal Issue 2012
Tom and I recently celebrated our 27th wedding anniversary at a lovely waterfront restaurant with a spectacular view of San Diego Bay.  It was a perfect evening.  A stunning sunset…fabulous food…even our server was a delight...  Read More
Family Spectrum (NE) March 2012
Meet the Pfanstiel-Duins — Darin and Jenny, and their children Demi, Paige, Payton, Ty, Chaise, Tristan, Tag, and Chance of Millard! Darin and Jenny have been married for four and a half years, and their blended family is what they call their “Brady...  Read More
WNC Woman (NC) February 2012
Because we were all so moved by Kay Loveland’s nomination of her husband Bruce for the Room Makeove Project, we decided to profile them this month, even though they were not chosen for the makeover. Author’s note: I had the pleasure of sitting with...  Read More
South Carolina Woman Magazine (SC) Febuary 2007
It has been officially announced, that after 52 years of marriage, Roy and Patricia Disney are getting divorced. And I’m having a hard time understanding it. First of all, 52 years of marriage should stand for something. It should just stand,...  Read More
Austin Woman Magazine (TX) June 2009
Stepping out from under her famous father’s long shadow, as well as the death of her mother when Elizabeth Christian was an infant, are both challenges the longtime Austin PR maven has risen to. Yet they pale against the impact of her husband...  Read More