by Renie Bowman | Mar 18, 2021 | Marriage, Relationships
Andy was preparing his own lunch that day. Renie wasn’t feeling well, so he was on his own. He decided he would open up a can of soup, add a few crackers, and he’d be just fine. The rest of the story, according to him… “Put soup in bowl, heat in microwave. Add...
by Renie Bowman | Jan 28, 2021 | Marriage, Parenting, Wisdom
A young couple was deeply involved in the timeless dance of married couples since the first union, and I am not referring to sex. This was the dance of war. Each had taken a rigid angry stance on opposite sides of their ballroom. In fact, the battle for this...
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...