On April 21, 2016 an amazing music icon passed away. I am referring to Prince Rogers Nelson, also known simply as Prince. Prince’s life was extraordinary. His childhood didn’t begin in an extraordinary way, but since his father was a pianist in a band and his mother was a jazz musician and singer, he was destined to entertain! Continue reading →
The flowers are blooming, the sun is shining, and a warm breeze is telling you it is that time of year again…wedding season! You have been getting happy couples pictures asking you to “Save-the-date” for their special day since January 2. Bridal shower invites are rolling in on your email and Facebook event list, and you just can’t keep up with all the registries, bows and what color towels the happy couple prefers. It gets worse when the official wedding invitation comes, and you have to RSVP that it is just you, arriving solo. How depressing? Wedding season is tricky after a divorce. You want to be happy for your friend who found their soul mate, but how can you survive the wedding season without the feeling that you somehow failed at married life? These tips can hopefully give you advice on how to survive the season of wedded bliss. Continue reading →
Recently we went home to Pennsylvania to visit my husband’s 88-year-old grandfather. He is the patriarch of the family and provides warm bear hugs any time we visit with a “Welcome home” whispered in your ear. He is the baby of 12 siblings and has survived two heart attacks and a stroke. Needless to say, he is a real fighter. During Easter dinner, he collapsed and coded twice after being rushed to the hospital. We were in North Carolina and were afraid that we would not be able to say goodbye. He received a pacemaker and defibrillator and now is back to his barrel laughs and typical jokes at a rehabilitation center. Seeing him and his wife, who we call Memie, made me thankful that my husband’s parents had the difficult conversation several years ago with them about downsizing and moving into a retirement home. Continue reading →
We all know those people. You know, the ones who seem to have everything fall into their lap; no obstacles or signs of struggle in sight. We all hate those people, simply because, if we’re honest, we know we want to be them. Just imagine this scenario: you’re a new divorcee, but to others, you are a strong individual who seemed to breeze through the drama of a failing marriage and came out unscathed. Or how about this, despite losing half of your assets to your ex, you exude an aura of power and confidence, like you “obviously” came out with the better deal. Nothing can touch you, you always live where the grass is greener, and you are simply lucky. Continue reading →
Domestic violence doesn’t end when a victim gets “out,” it just switches tactics. The final participant in our Communication Challenge knows that better than anyone. Day in and day out, their own demons trick them into repeating the battle they’ve already won—only difference is, this time, it’s not in person. Continue reading →
Divorce is never one person’s fault—it takes two to break up and I think most of us know that. But ask the next contender in our communication series, and they’ll sing a different tune. Ladies and gentlemen of the Triad, meet our third contestant (click here for contestants one and two)… Continue reading →
With the dash of nomadic color and custom costumes from leading Hollywood design company, Lenique, my dance partner, Alosha Anatoliy and I will take the stage in New York City this coming weekend. Lena Kosovich, owner of Lenique, is a costume designer extraordinaire—herself having been a world champion show dancer, a pro on Dancing with the Stars, and a costume designer for the hit show Dancing with the Stars. “Working with Carolyn and Alosha to create the colorful, ‘boho’ costumes for their dance was the ultimate in a creative experience,” says Lena. Continue reading →
Divorce happens for many different reasons, but here’s one universal fact—the sooner you learn to effectively converse with the other half of your crumbling marriage, the better off you’ll be. Last blog’s communication culprit was The Victim. This blog we feature their Creator. Continue reading →
It has been a long morning at the downtown Greensboro courthouse, and it is now time for lunch, where do you go? Want something quick, but not fast food; something healthy, but nothing that will break the bank. From established restaurants to new and trendy spots, Greensboro has some fantastic options for your lunch break that allow some downtime before you head back to the courthouse. Continue reading →
One of the trickiest things about divorce is learning how to communicate with your ex. It’s easy to slip into old habits, talk too much, and over-complicate things. Shorter is sweeter my friends—unnecessary interactions stem from emotions caused by your split. Entertaining them only drags out the recovery process. Below are the perpetrators who commit these heinous communication crimes, and, in turn, add undue stress and heartache to their lives. We’ve provided some suggestions (and okay, Greensboro, they might not be exactly ten words) to make conversation with the one you used to love healthy and productive. Still…if you see yourself in any of these scenarios, you may need to seek treatment. Continue reading →
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