Opinion
Low carb diet for type 1 diabetes
This is so obvious. Why didn’t I think of it? Type 1 diabetics (T1DM) make no insulin and need replacement of insulin to keep them alive. Before...
Independent garden centers at risk
Design-build landscaping has been our vocation since the late 90’s, but until three years ago we also owned a retail garden center and nursery. ...
Washed away – The Terrell tragedy
The tragedy of the Terrell family was a grim reminder of how fate sometimes plays out in people’s lives. A loving couple in the beginning of the...
Self-isolation leads to wife-beating
Blame it on the coronavirus: Isolation. Stir crazy.And, finally, a wife-beating in our little home.In the 65 years of life, I have shared with Bonnie ...
How and why to keep kids on a schedule during school closures
(StatePoint) School closures have forced families nationwide to readjust to the current reality. However, a sense of structure is important for childr...
Don’t Tell Me What To Do!
We, humans, are complex creatures. We want what we want, we want to do what we want to do, and we resist anything to the contrary.One of my grandchild...
The good outweighs the bad
Anyone who follows me knows that 95 percent of my posts are inspirational and encouraging.On occasion, I let my opinions be known about how I feel abo...
The Gospel was made for times like these
“There is a tide in the affairs of men, a nick of time. We perceive it now before us. To hesitate is to consent to our own slavery. He that will...
Managing screen time while kids are home from school
(StatePoint) With many kids out of school and spending more time at home, finding ways to fill the time is essential. As most parents know, it can be ...
A wake-up book for divorcing parents
As a family therapist, I’ve witnessed the psychological damage done to kids by parents at war with each other—even after divorce. Consiste...
