A hand to hold, a shoulder to lean on. An offered ear eager to listen. You can’t fix everything, some things can’t be remedied at all, however, just being there, being open and present, can be enough to help one get past the initial shock, frustration, and fear that accompanies a scary situation.  I can’t […]

Santa isn’t real. Neither is the Easter Bunny or the Tooth Fairy or the Hanukkah Troll (that one actually may be a figment of my Mother’s imagination).  Snapping the furcula from the Thanksgiving Turkey doesn’t bring longed-for riches, blowing out the birthday candles is just a waste of breath. Wishing upon the first star you […]

Conversations have been had, communication appears to be clear and open. You’ve held their hand, everything seems to be going smoothly. The connection proves strong as the relationship progresses. As the days pass, you believe that the two of you are on the same wavelength, heading in the same direction, with the same end goal […]