I’ve often been accused of being a “Pollyanna.” If you don’t know what that means, it is someone who always tries to see the good in any situation – even bad or challenging ones. I learned to think like this because of the influence of one of my favorite childhood […]
Mondays with Medora
The Ex-Steps
0 commentsAccording to family law, a step relationship ends whenever there is a divorce or a death. Well, that might be true in the law, but it certainly isn’t true when it involves matters of the heart. And, I know this all too well. While blended families present certain challenges for […]
The Steps
0 commentsLike many of you, I have step siblings. Mine are on both sides of the parental aisle and I must say that almost without exception, these step-siblings have added to and blessed my life in unimaginable ways. Lest you think I’m over romanticizing the dynamics and challenges of living in […]
The Halves
0 commentsI have only lived with one of my half siblings – yes, there are several – for just the first 3 months of his life. The others were raised in completely different families and because of the family dynamics (what I really mean is dysfunction), I really don’t know any […]
The Whole
0 commentsHow can I adequately express my feelings about the special relationship that I share with the only sibling with whom I share the same parents which makes us each other’s most close relation? We also share a history that none of my other siblings will ever know or understand. The […]
Sibling Relationships
0 commentsOctober began the month with one of my sibling’s birthday. And, his birthday inspired me to write this month’s “Monday’s With Medora” blogs about the relationship between siblings. I grew up in several blended families as both of my parents practice what I like to refer to as “legal polygamy.” […]
How About a New Attitude?
0 commentsAfter my daughter graduated from college, she found it hard to find what she considered to be a suitable job for a recent college graduate with a degree in psychology. She had no interest in going on to graduate school, wanted to be financially independent (thank God!) but didn’t quite […]
The Sky is Falling!!
0 commentsYou’re getting a tad nervous. There have been some layoffs in your company and the office gossip is that there are more to come. You have bills to pay, problems to deal with and now having to worry about the status of your employment just isn’t something you have time for. So, […]
You're Hired!
0 commentsThe bad news: The economy is not good and it’s an employer’s market. The good news: There are some simple ways you can make yourself standout in the search process that will increase your chances of being hired in a highly competitive job market. I’ve known and know quite a […]
Labor Relations
0 commentsToday is Labor Day – a day that commemorates the economic and social contributions of workers from all professions. It is also the “official” end of summer. And, in the Southern United States, it also signals that it is time to put away your summer whites until Easter which is […]