My Husband Is Two Years Older Than My Son
There was also the matter of meeting his friends and family. Tylan would say things like, “They’ll love you because I love you.” But I knew loving me would be more palatable if we were closer in age. Even 10 years older is much more acceptable than 19. You just don’t hear about couples being […]
Rosalynn Carter Honored by Husband, Jimmy, and Fellow First Ladies at Memorial Service
Her journey took her from the smallest of small towns in rural Georgia to the majesty of the White House, from the campaign trails of Iowa and New Hampshire to refugee camps in Asia and impoverished villages in Africa. But in the end, the final chapter of Rosalynn Carter’s story brought her back to Georgia, […]
First My Husband Left, Then My Stuff
Three years after my divorce, I gave my youngest daughter my wedding shoes. They fit perfectly, their pale blue leather straps showcasing the arch of her foot and their three-inch heels elevating her elfin grace. Once upon a time, I slipped these shoes from my feet and dug my toes into the sheepskin rug of […]