by Renie Bowman | Jan 12, 2021 | Marriage, Personal Growth, Wisdom
It was an absolutely beautiful brisk fall morning, and Sam just couldn’t resist making his trek to the downtown bank on foot, normally done by car. Some exhilarating fresh air, and much-needed exercise, plus the chance to greet any friends who had the same idea of...
by Renie Bowman | Oct 15, 2020 | Marriage, Personal Growth, Wisdom
If you have ever wanted to ask a couple how they have successfully stayed married for many decades, then this story is for you. In our column a few weeks ago, you read a story from Doug and Joan, who have been weathering the storms of life together for over 50 years....
by Renie Bowman | Oct 2, 2020 | Marriage, Personal Growth, Relationships
A few months ago, we relocated to a completely different part of the state. Sold our house, packed up everything that wasn’t nailed down, and dumped our lives into another home in another city. Looks easy on paper. But if you have ever experienced transferring your...
by Renie Bowman | Sep 25, 2020 | Marriage, Personal Growth, Wisdom
Several years ago, Andy developed a “hitch-in-his-get-along” as his Mom used to call it. Back when he was playing racquetball on a regular basis, while competing in a heated game he had run full speed into the concrete sidewall with his shoulder. Weeks later, the pain...
by Renie Bowman | Sep 17, 2020 | Marriage, Personal Growth, Relationships, Wisdom
We went for our daily walk together that evening, just like always. As we passed a neighbor’s home a few houses down from us, Renie remarked, “Hey, look, they are evidently redoing the flower bed there on the right side of the house.” To which Andy grunted a...
by Renie Bowman | Aug 28, 2020 | Marriage, Relationships, Wisdom
A book title, “It Was On Fire When I Laid Down On It” caught my eye a few years ago. Curiosity being what it is, I looked up the story behind that title. True story. A small local fire department was called to put out a house fire. They also found and rescued a man...