The Time Has Come by Valerie Nusbaum It’s said that all good things must come to an end. The time has come for me to hang up my pen and paper (or keyboard as it were) and bid adieu to Happily Ever After. It’s been a very enjoyable ride, but I’ve said everything there is…

by Valerie Nusbaum Your friend Randy has decided that it would be a great idea for us to star in our own reality television show. He thinks that having a camera crew follow us around all day, every day, would make for some terrific TV. I’m pretty sure that’s not going to happen. First, because…

Isn’t It Romantic? by Valerie Nusbaum “Randy, when you have a few minutes I have a couple of questions for you,” I called to my dear husband. He walked slowly into my studio where I was doing some cleaning up, and he sheepishly asked, “What is it you think I did?” “Nothing. Did you do…

‘Tis the Season by Valerie Nusbaum It’s September as I’m writing this column. The kids have gone back to school, and summer is pretty much over. I can hardly wrap my mind around those facts. Thanksgiving is only two months away, Christmas is closer than I care to imagine, and Halloween is almost upon us.…

by Valerie Nusbaum January 2017   Dear Randy: Since we’re beginning a new year, I thought it might be a good time to review our marriage and relationship. I know that as you’re reading this, you’re making that face.  You know the one. It’s a cross between a deer caught in the headlights and smelling…

You Asked For It by Valerie Nusbaum In last month’s column, I asked you to send me your questions and I promised I’d do my best to answer them. You held up your end of the bargain, so here goes. Several of you sent in questions asking for my help, but you asked to remain…