While contemplating the lessons I have learned through a difficult time in my life, I started to wonder what lessons I have shown my children? I would like to think I have shown them that although doing what is best for yourself is not always the easiest path or decision to make, it is often necessary. I would like to think I have shown them that I respect myself and demand that respect from others – and that love does not negate that demand.

The evening was perfect. The show was entertaining, and our little girl had a great time. At one point, I looked over at her and actually saw joy and wonder on her face. Never mind that we missed a work function that night or that there were not one, but two, lacrosse games to go to the next day. For just a little while, we slowed down and relaxed.

You can ask anyone who has known me for any length of time. I have the absolute worst luck with airports and flying of anyone I know – especially for someone who flies as infrequently as I do. I rarely fly without some impending doom or disaster that I either witness or am a part of.

Sometimes we hear someone being described as having a great personality. On other occasions, we might hear the same person described as having a good character. And though we often use the terms personality and character interchangeably, they are not the same thing at all.

These chocolate mint brownies are a fun way to celebrate St. Patrick’s Day. If desired, decorate them with green gumdrops formed into shamrocks. Use a shamrock-shaped cookie cutter to make the sweet treats even more festive.

Need some quick and delicious dinner ideas that you can cook while you’re at work. Try these ideas.
SLOW-COOKER LASAGNA
6-8 servings

1 pound ground beef
1 onion, chopped
about 6 cups of your favorite pasta/marinara sauce
8-ounce package lasagna noodles, uncooked
2-4 cups shredded mozzarella cheese
1/2 cup Parmesan cheese
1½ cups cottage cheese

Spray the interior of the cooker with nonstick [...]

Are you a Snuggie lover or a Snuggie hater? Vote in our survey on this page.
You think it will never happen in your family. You think it only happens to other people, and then you find out that someone you gave birth to has purchased a Snuggie.
Yes, a Snuggie, the extra large fleece blanket with [...]

QUESTION: I’ve been dating a man for a little over a month. His second marriage was the result of his getting the girl he was seeing pregnant. It lasted five very turbulent years. Their child is now 6 — and she also has three older children by another man. My problem is that my boyfriend [...]

5-7 p.m. March 20 free for families with children with hearing/vision impairments.
EdVenture Children’s Museum provides parents, teachers and caregivers of children with disabilities and special needs the opportunity to expand their knowledge of resources while allowing their children to explore the museum.
Information:
(803) 400-1133
edventure.org
EdVenture is located at 211 Gervais Street in Columbia.

Celebrate St. Patrick’s Day by making a Brigid’s cross, a craft honoring one of Ireland’s patron saints. Traditionally these crosses are made of rushes, which grow wild in marshy areas. We wove our cross from colored craft-store raffia.
First, moisten the raffia by wetting it with warm water and allowing it to sit for ten minutes. [...]

5-7 p.m. March 20 free for families with children with hearing/vision impairments.
EdVenture Children’s Museum provides parents, teachers and caregivers of children with disabilities and special needs the opportunity to expand their knowledge of resources while allowing their children to explore the museum.
Information:
(803) 400-1133
edventure.org
EdVenture is located at 211 Gervais Street in Columbia.

Keep the Midlands Beautiful is seeking teams of young adults, ages 14-18, from Lexington and Richland counties to participate in a phone book sculpture contest on March 6. Teams of three to seven members must be sponsored by a school, faith-based organization or civic group and must collect and bring all telephone books needed for [...]