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The Best Birthday Ever

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by Kelly Jo Eldredge

 

There are four little words I never wanted to hear on my birthday.

How old are you?

No, those aren't the words. They are much more sinister.

Would you mind babysitting?

Bingo.

I should probably start with a disclaimer here. I love babysitting our nieces and nephews. It's fun to spoil them, rile them up, and then give them back to their parents. But on my birthday?

Best Diana Krall Concert Ever

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Kelly and Eric: Adventure Seekers

Kelly and I have lots of fun together. For example, our weekly date nights are sacred to us. I've lived in Greater Denver about twelve years longer than Kelly, so I am happy to plan and execute most of our adventures due to my familiarity with the local attractions. Kelly calls me her tour guide.

We are always on the lookout for a new restaurant, a new music venue, or a new place to go hiking. I'm usually prepared to the nth degree: reservations, advance tickets, driving directions, parking plan, etc. I'm happy to be the tour guide: I want Kelly to enjoy herself and not worry about logistics. I sure know how to show her a good time.

Some of the fun is even intentional.

Married to the Twelve Steps

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A marriage that includes a recovering alcoholic may offer challenges for the normal partner, but there are a surprising number of benefits of being in such a relationship. This article joyfully--and gratefully--discusses those benefits and how they may be cultivated.

Living with my Jeep: Confessions of an ex-Honda Owner

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Eric discusses the attitude shifts he experienced after trading in his beloved Honda Accord automobile for a well-used Jeep Wrangler and offers his reasons for why owning a Jeep is the best cure for what he labels "boring car addiction."

All I Want to Do is Sing Alto

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If you have ever been part of a vocal group--and even if you haven't--you will enjoy this tongue-in-cheek look at the various personalities that make up a community of singers.

by Kelly Eldredge

Rebooting your Life: Starting Over and Saving Changes

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Have you recently been through a divorce or other life-changing event? Life's detours can seem debilitating, but we each have a chance to start over and choose a better path. This article relates how change is not always graceful, but it can lead to amazing rewards.

by Kelly Eldredge

Crayola Markers, Three Coffee Cups, and a Prayer

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In an article sure to make graphic artists and marketing art departments everywhere cringe with dismay, Eric discusses the process he and Kelly followed to design the cover for their first book, We Met at Starbucks: A Love Story.

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Coauthoring with your Spouse: Marriage Saving Guidelines

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Collaborating with your spouse on a venture such as writing a book or forming a freelance writing business can be extremely rewarding. However, there are several things to keep in mind to ensure the writing stays fresh and the marriage remains intact. This article takes a humorous look at how to thrive and survive when you are married to your business partner and co-writer.

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