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COUPLE'S NET
Couple's Donut and a Letter to Law Enforcement CouplesThis week I have a guest column to share with you written by Dr. Ellen Kirschman, a 30-year police psychologist and author of several books for law enforcement officers...
Original post made by Chandrama Anderson on Aug. 12, 2016Last comment by Chandrama Anderson, on Aug 16, 2016 at 4:34 pm | 2 comments | 36113 Views
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What Topics Do You Want to Read About?Hi Readers, I sit in my office thinking up couples topics. My company is my orange cat who rests on my desk next to my laptop. When I was a manager, then director,...
Original post made by Chandrama Anderson on Jun. 18, 2014Last comment by June, on Jun 22, 2014 at 12:35 pm | 1 comment | 36111 Views
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I Need Your Help Naming my New BookHey, wonderful readers, A 52 year-old heroine stars in the romance novel I’ve started. Caroline is a psychologically sophisticated woman. She’s VP of business...
Original post made by Chandrama Anderson on Apr. 13, 2017Last comment by Chandrama Anderson, on Apr 20, 2017 at 8:08 am | 14 comments | 36088 Views
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Getting Closer to DeathWe had a trial run night before last. My mom was still breathing, but frozen and non-responsive. After a few hours, she did respond and is back to "normal" ill. It...
Original post made by Chandrama Anderson on Dec. 31, 2014Last comment by GC, on Jan 3, 2015 at 4:20 pm | 1 comment | 36087 Views
A NEW SHADE OF GREEN
I don't believe in laundry stripsI don’t believe in laundry strips. Is something wrong with me, and what does this mean for our chances of dealing with climate change?
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Original post made by Sherry Listgarten on Mar. 7, 2021Last comment by Sherry Listgarten, on Mar 21, 2021 at 8:57 pm | 16 comments | 35993 Views
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Marriage UnderachieversI know no one wants to be a marriage underachiever. Would we have low standards for ourselves about our marriage? Whose standards are we using? Have we discussed...
Original post made by Chandrama Anderson on Oct. 20, 2014There are no comments yet. 35977 Views
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A Glimpse into local HS SuicideNote: This is only one view, from one Palo Alto HS student. My son is a senior this year. We spend every Thursday afternoon together, and have been doing so for...
Original post made by Chandrama Anderson on Mar. 27, 2015Last comment by Roxy, on Apr 1, 2015 at 12:30 pm | 16 comments | 35832 Views
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Peace Walk and Father's Grief RetreatThere are a couple of events coming up that I want to share with you. The first is on September 11th; a multi-faith peace walk and hosted picnic. This is open...
Original post made by Chandrama Anderson on Aug. 26, 2016There are no comments yet. 35811 Views
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You Change!"This relationship is a mess, and I want you to change." Now look in the mirror and repeat the above statement. Ouch! No matter how much we wish we had...
Original post made by Chandrama Anderson on Feb. 24, 2014There are no comments yet. 35634 Views
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"The Purpose of Sex"Ashley Judd, in her memoir, wrote that Archbishop Desmond Tutu told her that the purpose of sex between married couples is "as an instrument of love and expression,...
Original post made by Chandrama Anderson on May. 9, 2014Last comment by Chandrama Anderson, on May 16, 2014 at 8:55 am | 8 comments | 35590 Views
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Ray Rice and Domestic ViolenceThere has been a great outrage and shock for people to see the video of Ray Rice slugging his then fiancé, now wife. We heard about it, but actually seeing it has...
Original post made by Chandrama Anderson on Sep. 9, 2014Last comment by My thoughts, on Sep 20, 2014 at 10:59 am | 17 comments | 35573 Views
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"It is So Much Easier to Believe than to Think; It is Astounding How Much More Believing is Done than Thinking." James KemperJames Kemper was an engineer working on the issues of the Mississippi River and its flooding problems in the 1920s. I am pulling this quote out of context to talk...
Original post made by Chandrama Anderson on Apr. 1, 2014There are no comments yet. 35566 Views
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Silicon Valley Therapist Designs the Worst Video Game Ever! And Another In MOMAThis interview on CNN is our own, local Howard Scott Warshaw, MFT,...
Original post made by Chandrama Anderson on May. 2, 2014There are no comments yet. 35546 Views
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Barbie, Women, Men and Body ImageI just want to start by saying body image is a huge topic and many articles and tomes have been written on the topic. I will just brush the surface here, with the...
Original post made by Chandrama Anderson on Nov. 7, 2014Last comment by Chandrama Anderson, on Nov 14, 2014 at 1:17 pm | 4 comments | 35511 Views
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Marriage last 40 or 50 years?What do we need to make our marriage last 40 or 50 years? Planning Ahead Dear Planning Ahead, Good for you for thinking about this now. Most people spend...
Original post made by Chandrama Anderson on May. 16, 2014Last comment by Chandrama Anderson, on May 29, 2014 at 8:32 am | 10 comments | 35438 Views
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. . . People will never forget how you made them feel."I've learned that people will forget what you said, people will forget what you did, but people will never forget how you made them feel." - Maya Angelou If...
Original post made by Chandrama Anderson on Aug. 26, 2014There are no comments yet. 35394 Views
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Couples: Engaged on Valentine’s Day! Topics to DiscussValentine’s Day is popular for marriage proposals. It’s romantic and lovely and you’re glowing with happiness. Congratulations! I want to be...
Original post made by Chandrama Anderson on Feb. 14, 2018Last comment by Chandrama Anderson, on Feb 19, 2018 at 4:08 pm | 2 comments | 35383 Views
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Why does She Keep Interrupting Me?Interruption, or Bid for Connection? Are you busy, working away, or engrossed in some project and your wife tends to come in and "interrupt" you with...
Original post made by Chandrama Anderson on May. 6, 2014There are no comments yet. 35316 Views
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Increasing Number of Women Having AffairsI've noticed the trend of more women having affairs, and have been wondering about whether others had also noticed it, and what the reasons may be. I had a look...
Original post made by Chandrama Anderson on Oct. 29, 2015Last comment by Chandrama Anderson, on Nov 3, 2015 at 3:52 pm | 2 comments | 35235 Views
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Death with DignityDeath with dignity is also known as assisted suicide. I can hardly believe that I am having this conversation with my MIL, the mom of my heart (or mom-in-love, as...
Original post made by Chandrama Anderson on Dec. 16, 2014Last comment by Chandrama Anderson, on Dec 22, 2014 at 4:06 pm | 6 comments | 35160 Views
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