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Remembering Relatable Instructors Though I’ve had several instructors over the course of my life, there are three who were the most relatable. First was my fifth grade teacher, Sister George. Then in high school it was my botany teacher Mr. Dupway. (sp?) Finally, in my adult years, it was a yoga instructor named Judy.  I…

Keep Learning About Our Spouse My husband proposed to me three times before I said, “yes,” because the idea of marriage scared me. I wasn’t sure what to expect from it. But, I’m glad I did say, “yes,” that I’m elated and I’m still in love, and at ease with our marriage.  Though I did…

Revelling in Our Friendships As a kid, making friends was not an easy endeavor for me. Just when I was getting the hang of what it was like to have a friend, we’d move.  It wasn’t until I was in my early twenties that I met someone whose friendship with me has lasted more than…

Navigating Unfamiliar Relationships Though I am not sure why, being a daughter-in-law did not seem quite as complex as being a mom-in-law. My daughter-in-law days are long gone, but my mom-in-law days are still unfolding which means I’m still learning about my role as a mom-in-law. I knew of my mom-in-law, Berniece, because my husband-to-be…