The Best of Intentions

I’ve mentioned before that Patrick and I have been going to a marriage counselor. It’s been really interesting. Initially we went for some specific issues and topics that were rearing their head in our relationship, but we’ve continued to go even now. I think I speak...

54 at 54

My husband had his 54th birthday this week, but I ended up with a gift too, in the form of a life lesson. I had been having a tricky time figuring out what to get Patrick for his birthday. My friend Stuart sparked an idea to celebrate Patrick’s 54th at 54 Below,...

In Love ‘Til the End

Today I was going to write about an obnoxious experience I had at the UPS store – a frustrating example of infuriating customer service – when I came across a video of an elderly husband singing to his dying wife which caused the deluge of petty anger to escape my...

Language Barrier

The other night I was at a birthday party for one of the people in the show that Patrick is rehearsing now. I love opportunities like this. I get so excited to be a part — be it a tangential part — of Patrick’s world. I like getting to know the company...

Is It Worth It?

Patrick and I are in couple’s therapy. Don’t gasp. We’re ok. One of the mistakes people make is waiting until they’re in a full-blown crisis to seek help from a therapist. Too often people wait to make an appointment until it’s too late, when there’s nothing left to...

When Good Isn’t Good Enough

There are a couple phrases my husband abhors, and I am in the same camp with him. We almost feel offended when we hear things like “They’ll buy it” or “It’s good enough”. We believe you should strive to make things as ideal as you possibly can. Now that’s not to say...

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