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Married to Recovery by Terry Shulman My wife Tina and I are about to celebrate our 15­year wedding anniversary on August 8th. According to some traditions, the 15­year wedding gift is crystal. Who made these up? All I can say is that I have learned a lot about myself, my partner, and relationships over the […]

Independence Day 2.0 What Does Freedom Mean To You? by Terry Shulman Singer Janis Joplin once sang in the song “Me and Bobby McGee”: “freedom’s just another word for nothing less to lose.” It’s an oft­repeated and iconic line. Many of us have felt the brunt of loss over the last year­­job, money, home, possessions,

Fathers: Why Bother? Here’s Why…. by Terry Shulman Last month I shared a column (updated from a previous column) about how our mothers impact our lives­­ emphasizing how our mothers often wound us in various ways, wittingly or unwittingly. As Father’s Day approaches, it seems only fair to examine and discuss how our fathers impact

Spring. Easter, Passover: The Season of Rebirth by Terry Shulman As most of us slough off this long, hard, cold winter and wait in anticipation for the new buds of spring, Passover and Easter remind us of the triumphs of breaking free and being reborn. You don’t have to be religious to embrace these universal

Spring, Easter, Passover: The Season of Rebirth by Terry Shulman As most of us slough off this long, hard, cold winter and wait in anticipation for the new buds of spring, Passover and Easter remind us of the triumphs of breaking free and being reborn. You don’t have to be religious to embrace these universal

Spring Clean Your Life with These Apps, Services by Jennifer Jolly, Special for USA TODAY Spring cleaning is a lot like New Year’s Resolutions ­ you make big plans and you mean well. But no matter how excited you get about your goals, somewhere between the snow melting and stocking up on sunscreen, you poop

My Friend Jim, A Former Child Sex OffenderbyTerry Shulman So, I have to admit, I’m a little nervous writing this short article… especially as a lead. But I wanted to make sure people read it. About 5 years ago, a Toledo­area man in his mid­60’s called me out of the blue. He said his name

5 Ways To Make Your Resolutions Stick! from Time Magazine (2014) Let’s face it: Good intentions aside, it’s easier to hit the snooze than get out of bed and hit the pavement. So, whether it’s figuring out how to sculpt your body or finally learning how to carve out “me” time, the folks at YouBeauty

Well, The U.S. Presidential Election is Over…byTerry Shulman Whether you’re elated, demoralized, or utterly indifferent about the recent election of President­Elect Donald Trump, one thing is for sure…. we Americans (and perhaps those outside our borders) are in for a different and unpredictable ride. What’s also clear is that the United States is as divided

THANKSGIVING IN THE AGE OF ANXIETYbyTerrence Shulman As the holiday season–and the U.S. presidential and other govenmental elections–approach, we may feel a mix of excitement and dread. Stressful thoughts of family gatherings, crowded stores, high expectations, blown budgets, and hangovers of various kinds. We may need to make requests, ask for help, set boundaries, say