Does money make people happy? There is no factual answer to this age-old question. What can be said is that for many couples, the comfort and security of being financially…
This past week one of my closest friend’s mother passed away. Her parents had been married for 46 years. While I’m sure they had their share of ups-and-downs, they were…
As with every election year, some families, friends, neighbors, co-workers and spouses don’t see eye to eye. And while political differences may be more manageable in less contentious years, there…
One of the biggest buzz words we are hearing today is rhetoric. Rhetoric is the way in which a speaker voices their thoughts. There are two definitions of rhetoric, both…
Upon marrying, couples’ lives typically become intertwined. Beyond sharing children, friends and pets, they may work out at the same gym, listen to the same music, binge the same shows…
Topping this season’s reality TV ratings was “The Golden Bachelor.” Following the same formula as “The Bachelor” and “The Bachelorette,” this new spin featured handsome and youthful 72-year-old widower Gerry…
On November 30, 2021, Ethan Crumbley, a then 15-year-old sophomore at Oxford High School in Oxford Michigan, pulled a semi-automatic SIG Sauer 9mm handgun – an early Christmas present from…
– See below for updates on 2024 Attorneys CLE Requirement – It’s fair to say that most people who partake in social media enjoy the ease and speed of staying…
I recently heard someone talking about how their satisfaction with their current car doesn’t last very long before they start wanting to upgrade or go from a luxury sedan to…
The word resilience comes from the Latin resilio, defined as “to bounce back” or “retaliate.” Emotional resilience refers to the ability to successfully adapt to stressors, maintaining psychological well-being in…
First observed in 1981 as a national “Day of Unity,” Domestic Violence Awareness Month (DVAM) became a full-fledged, nation-wide effort in October 1987. And in 1989, Congress passed Public Law 101-112,…
One of the most challenging decisions for parents raising children today is how much access to technology and exposure to social media, the internet, chat rooms and online gaming they…