ruthjimward@gmail.com Crossed Off continues to afford sharing responders’ viewpoints exceeding my original focus, plus an intriguing question that presents a challenging option. Questions are always appreciated. Friendships—living relationships--although they are treasured, many do not survive in lieu of normal moves, marriages, divorces, deaths, changes in interests, growth…
ruthjimward@gmail.com. When I shared with a friend that I was considering Crossed Off for the next blog subject, she paused a moment, then said “Oh, I get it. Yes, I just love crossing things off my list.” When I said that I had in mind those who feel…
ruthjimward@gmail.com The Transitions Galore blog generated responses referring to transitions as hard-knocks, second-hand transitions, rolling with the punches, forced, inherited or domino transitions citing negative effects but emphasizing benefits as well, which will be our focus this week. The first use of Domino Effect: was in 1966; Ripple…
ruthjimward@gmail.com The youngest to the oldest contend with expected and unexpected positive and negative life changes—transitions—from creating chaos and disturbances, with tears/anger, to unexpected, exciting new opportunities. Our focus will be on transitions which plummet backwards to dependency, or forward to new undertakings in order…
ruthjimward@gmail.com The following responses to: The question to ask is are we coming across overwhelming or overpowering to others? provide additional insight in identifying abrasive, insensitive and overbearing attitudes. Oh, how grateful I am for your insights. I am a gobbler. In fact, it has taken discipline over…
ruthjimward@gmail.com The gobbled-up expression came from a dear friend, a strong Introvert, who years ago vented: “When Joe and I recently visited his parents for a few days, as soon as we arrived, before we even unloaded the car, Madge after hugging everyone, directed me to sit right…
ruthjimward@gmail.com When several blueberries meant for my cereal bowl rolled onto the kitchen floor, from my wheelchair I intentionally watched which way they dashed for several valid reasons: avoid the wheelchair’s tire-encounter, a relative or friend smashing one on their shoe-sole, or under the table could become…
ruthjimward@gmail.com A friend emailed, I’m working on a magazine assignment about couples who have separate bedrooms, and whether it is a good idea or causes trouble. I wondered if you had dealt with this problem in your years of marriage counseling and solutions. I’d like to…