Tag: divorce

THE TRAGEDY OF INTOLERANCE, EARLY TWENTIETH CENTURY STYLE – BY ELLIN CURLEY

A primary goal of the second Trump administration seems to be the institutionalization of intolerance, of almost everything and everyone. Intolerant people seem emboldened by Trump’s tolerance -- even embrace -- of intolerance, but more and more decent people are fighting back and I believe, will eventually ban cruelty and bigotry to the shadows of … Continue reading THE TRAGEDY OF INTOLERANCE, EARLY TWENTIETH CENTURY STYLE – BY ELLIN CURLEY

AN END CAN BE A BEGINNING

JYProvocative Question – A CHANGE OF POSITION Have you ever changed your mind on a position stance or changed an opinion you previously held? What was the impetus for the change? Was it difficult for you to admit that your views had changed? I've changed my mind and my position frequently over the years. I … Continue reading AN END CAN BE A BEGINNING

AN END CAN BE A BEGINNING

JYProvocative Question #9 – A CHANGE OF POSITION Have you ever changed your mind on a position stance or changed an opinion you previously held? What was the impetus for the change? Was it difficult for you to admit that your views had changed? I've changed my mind and my position frequently over the years. … Continue reading AN END CAN BE A BEGINNING

REGRETS, PART II

“Forget regret, or life is yours to miss.” - Jonathan Larson (Playwright and Composer) It is hard to forget the mistakes or missed opportunities of the past. They often cling to us like wet t-shirts. We would like to just put things behind us and move on, but memory will not always allow it. When … Continue reading REGRETS, PART II

REGRETS, I’VE HAD A FEW – Rich Paschall

But Then Again, Why Mention? by Rich Paschall We all have regrets, that's for sure.  You can not lead a life without them.  You may regret that first stumble and fall, if you remember it at all.  You may regret dropping that toy.  You may regret letting go of that balloon.  You may regret throwing … Continue reading REGRETS, I’VE HAD A FEW – Rich Paschall

GOOD, BAD, AND UGLY – Marilyn Armstrong

There are a lot of marriages that stay together and I have no idea why. It's obvious that the two people don't love one another. Sometimes, they appear to actually hate each other. If you get one of them alone, they will give you the usual reason why they are staying together: Children We can't … Continue reading GOOD, BAD, AND UGLY – Marilyn Armstrong

ROMANTIC ME – Marilyn Armstrong

LOVE AND MARRIAGE ARE NOTHING LIKE A HORSE AND CARRIAGE I was 18 when I married for the first time. I was in my senior year of college, working at the radio station and beginning to get the hang of writing for people other than myself.  Jeff ran the college radio station. He was the … Continue reading ROMANTIC ME – Marilyn Armstrong

YOU ONLY CHANGE WHEN YOU’RE READY – BY ELLIN CURLEY

A good friend finalized her divorce after 30 years of marriage. She has started a new life and is happier than ever. I’ve rarely seen such a dramatic transformation in a person in such a short time. We’ve known her for 14 years and we’ve never seen this relaxed and happy version of her. She … Continue reading YOU ONLY CHANGE WHEN YOU’RE READY – BY ELLIN CURLEY

THE PERSONAL TRAGEDY OF INTOLERANCE – BY ELLIN CURLEY

Intolerance seems to be rearing its ugly head more now that Donald Trump is President. Intolerant people seem emboldened by Trump’s tolerance -- even embrace -- of intolerance. I grew up hearing a family story that illustrates an early twentieth-century version of prejudice and rigidity. The price the family paid for it was huge. A … Continue reading THE PERSONAL TRAGEDY OF INTOLERANCE – BY ELLIN CURLEY

DATING THE SECOND TIME AROUND – BY ELLIN CURLEY

I hadn’t dated in over 25 years. I was not computer savvy and had to learn the technology of ‘modern’ dating online. I had teenage kids to observe and comment on the whole process. What fun! I got lucky. Very lucky. I had been separated for five months, in early 1999, when I tackled computer … Continue reading DATING THE SECOND TIME AROUND – BY ELLIN CURLEY