Quite a few people have asked me if I have plans for New Year's Eve, and I've given my stock reply: "I don't know yet, but probably not." I'm not a big party person as it is, and I've never been all that excited about celebrating a new year. I guess I never really understood the point. It's a whole new year... just like last year... and the year ( Read more... )

I've always believed that family is what you make it, and while it may come in different shapes, sizes, and forms, it is still a family.

You have the family you are born into, and with any luck they are loving and supportive. I like to think I was pretty lucky in that regard. Of course my family isn't perfect. We have our bad moments, fights, drama ( Read more... )