The author's father told him to mow lawns if he wanted money. Source: Magic K/Pexels I believe I developed my self-reliance naturally as a survival mechanism because my parents were neglectful and ...

“Your mother-in-law is moving in,” my wife said with a smile. A smile I didn’t return. Then came nervous laughter, followed by a serious conversation. Her mother has been living alone, and with rising ...

I have a 7-year-old great-granddaughter, “Emma.” She’s beautiful, smart, happy and just wonderful. Her dad, my grandson, and her mother are no longer together, but they share custody. My grandson has ...