Fall Family Fun Under the Big Top

It’s a three-ring extravaganza for the entire clan this fall as the circus returns to New York. Okay, it’s a single ring, but the thrills, chills and big time FUN are infinitely more accessible. This is not just any circus; the world-famous Big Apple Circus–the one that offers incredible seats (no audience member sits more than 50 feet from the ring)—is back in the city that never sleeps for season number 31. Beginning October 23rd you can see the world’s most famous clowns in action and witness other gravity-defying acts completed by performers from Russia, Italy, Belgium, China, Germany and … Continue reading

Marriage Week in Review: November 5- November 11

The marriage topics discussed this week have brought in both the comments and the viewers. Courtney and I work hard to bring you topics of interest and fun. Monday, November 5 The Amazing Race and Your Marriage In this article, Courtney compares marriage to the television show The Amazing Race. She discusses what we can learn from watching others. She also found out that she and Wayne are not alone in their actions. Is Your Marriage All about the Children? After children it is easy to lose focus of being husband and wife and begin only to be parents. However … Continue reading

Books for Adults on Adoption from China and Korea

I recently published a series of blogs on children’s books dealing with adoption, including books specifically featuring kids adopted from different countries. Here, I will present books for adults on adoption from China and Korea. Many are memoirs which tell of adoptive families’ experiences. Others are memoirs of adoptees and even of birthmothers and an adoption worker. Others are serious looks at the topics of preserving heritage and the reasons children are available for adoption. Books for adults on Korean adoption: A Single Square Picture tells the story of a girl adopted at age 7 who returns to search for … Continue reading