“Marriage is a partnership, not a parent-ship. Being the ‘boss’ over the money makes you a parent, not a partner.” ~LMB Finances are a notoriously tricky issue for couples: How much should we save? How much should we spend? What are our financial goals? Should we have joint or separate bank accounts? If one person makes […]
Out With the Old; In With the New
“True peace is not merely the absence of tension; it is the presence of justice.” ~Martin Luther King The harder you work to “keep the peace,” shut down conflict and avoid having difficult conversations, the more you guarantee a lack of true peace—in your home and in yourself. Walking on eggshells, silencing, avoiding, or pretending […]
Juneteenth: Uniting for Equality and Taking Meaningful Action
“Juneteenth is a powerful reminder that believing that all human beings are equal means nothing if your actions fail to support that belief.” ~ LMB Juneteenth is a vital reminder of the two most basic rights allotted to every human being: freedom and absolute equality. These rights are for everyone—regardless of race, color, creed, gender, […]