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For many, family is our main source of joy and meaning in life--- as well as pain. If we do not have a family of blood or legal relatives, we often create one. Yet sharing DNA or a marriage license is neither a necessary nor sufficient criteria by which we decide who is family to us. Blood relatives can be disowned and spouses divorced.

With terms like step, blended, adopted, bi-nuclear, same sex couples, life partners, live-in, sperm donors, and surrogates, family ties have expanded to include diverse human groups. Ideal family bonds are created by sharing emotions of love and loyalty. Often only DNA holds families together.

We live together, marry, divorce, re-marry, raise children, assume eldercare, and thrive when family conditions are low conflict, supportive, respectful, and productive. But we also have emotional cut-offs, cheat on our partners, suffer abuse, grow up in dysfunctional families, and relatives die.

We are driven to share our experiences . Did we do it right? Can we improve? Can I help you? We wrestle over personal boundaries with meddling and controlling behaviors. Our daily lives create a wide universe of readers and bloggers with thoughts, opinions, beliefs, questions, and answers about family.

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  • Participate in the National Day of Listening to Preserve Family and Community History [Holidays]


    Lifehacker — Authority Authority: 817
    November 27th is the National Day of Listening, a day created by the non-profit organization StoryCorps, an organization dedicated to preserving personal, community, and cultural history through spoken stories. You can participate by interviewing a loved one or community member. Since 2003, StoryCorps has been ...
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  • Sentencing in Elder Abuse Case Reset (MI. USA)


    Spotlight on Elder Abuse — Authority Authority: 140
    Sentencing in elder abuse case reset By Kelly Dame November 20, 2009 The sentencing of a Midland man charged in connection with a case of elder abuse is being rescheduled, and will include additional witnesses and documents for a judge to consider. Jonathan Philips Nelson, 54, entered no ...
    1 hour ago

  • Its chilly.


    Montrealaise en Californie — Authority Authority: 125
    Winter has come to Nor Cal. The mornings are chilly and the nights are cold. Everyone is snugged in their blankets and comforters at night time. Everyone. Can you tell I spoiled this one? lol Every night I tuck her in and kiss her goodnight. Only difference between her and my non-furry children is that I dont ...
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  • NCIS Character Analysis – Agent Leroy Jethro Gibbs


    47 Movies — Authority Authority: 158
    Gibbs. The fearless leader. Never, have I seen a show portray such an accurate description of leadership. Agent Jethro Gibbs is a very intimidating leader; to his agents, and to his suspects. No one wants to mess with Gibbs, and that is no surprise Continue reading here: NCIS Character Analysis – Agent Leroy ...
    2 hours ago

  • The Wall Street Journal. Complete Personal Finance Guidebook


    Finance 411 — Authority Authority: 452
    ISBN13: 9780307336002 Condition: NEW Notes: Brand New from Publisher. No Remainder Mark. Click here to view our Condition Guide and Shipping Prices Product Description From America’s most authoritative source: the quintessential primer on understanding and managing your money Money courses through just ...
    2 hours ago

  • The Real Housewives of Orange County: Still biatchy!


    Poptimal.com — Authority Authority: 515
    This week on T he Real Housewives of Orange County , Gretchen started her new frugal life, and Jeana ended her relationship with the housewives…or so they say. We begin with Gretchen, who is in Scottsdale for a friend’s birthday, and is relishing this weekend before her new financial constraints affect her ...
    2 hours ago

  • Happy 40th !


    Stepping Thru — Authority Authority: 104
    Yesterday my first born was 40 years old.  Of course if you do your calculations right you will see that I was a 6 year old when he was born. LOL  No, I have to be honest and admit that I was the ripe old age of 19 when Michael came into this world.  He was the most precious baby.  So easy going, good eater, good ...
    2 hours ago

  • RICK HENDRICK NOT AT HOMESTEAD


    AllLeftTurns.com — Authority Authority: 615
    Rick Hendrick will not be on hand to celebrate Jimmie Johnson or Mark Martins Sprint Cup title today because of a family emergency. Alesha Gainey, Rick Hendricks niece and the daughter of John Hendrick, who was killed in the 2004 plane crash near Martinsville Speedway, is having an emergency liver transplant in ...
    2 hours ago

  • CNA Holiday Party


    Concordia Neighborhood Association — Authority Authority: 107
    Tuesday, December 1st, 2009 6:30 pm - 8:30 pm Concordia University’s Hagen Center Map of Campus The ANNUAL CNA HOLIDAY PARTY is just around the corner, so please mark your calendars! Due to last year’s crowd at the Concordia University Fine Arts Building, we have moved the party location to an even bigger ...
    2 hours ago

  • Grandpas Cranberry Molded Salad


    Gracious Hospitality — Authority Authority: 123
    Heres the recipe for the cranberry salad that has become a family tradition. It is Grandpas contribution to Thanksgiving dinner each year. Its beautiful and turns out so well. He always makes an extra one to share with friends. It is so easy to make, but looks really fancy and time consuming. The perfect kind of ...
    2 hours ago

  • random Joel quotes from this weekend


    John Spencer's Blog — Authority Authority: 430
    "Dragons became extinct when people stopped living in castles." "Well, actually Joel, dragons are just make believe." "Maybe people saw pteradactles and thought they were dragons." *** "A diamond is just a square that cant stand up straight." *** "Joel, please dont be bossy with Micah." "Im ...
    2 hours ago

  • Sizing up the Kennedy dynastys next generation (barf alert!!!)


    Stupidica — Authority Authority: 172
    WASHINGTON -Sen. Edward M. Kennedy will be a tough act to follow, even for the Kennedys. His death, coupled with the decision by family members not to seek the seat he held for nearly five decades, has prompted predictions that the familys long-running political dynasty is over. Theres talk the Kennedy political ...
    2 hours ago

  • Blue Monday


    Feather Stitching — Authority Authority: 426
    Here is my choice for this week’s Blue Monday – my wedding outfit for an Indian wedding … of course my sari HAD to be blue!!!  The only thing I refused to do was wear the traditional bodice top that shows half your midriff … no bulging bits were gonna be on public show for this gal! :D  
    2 hours ago

  • All about the light


    Nest Decorating & Designs by Tamar — Authority Authority: 121
    First of all just a reminder that my little giveaway will be going on until Tue. eve, so make sure you make a little comment and dont forget to leave you name. The light was beautiful yesterday I walked around the house taking some new photos, the white slipcovers just came out of the wash: I got lovely flowers from a ...
    2 hours ago

  • Im not a happy crafter


    Sewing by the Seat of my Pants — Authority Authority: 119
    I know its not that much different from sewing, really; I mean, hell, Im using all the same supplies and equipment, but its a different part of my brain and its one that doesnt get used often. Since Im still up to my eyebrows in needy old people (my stepdad chimed in this week by long distance with an entirely ...
    2 hours ago

  • Super Safety Bath Ducky


    MomGadget - A guide to gadgets - gizmos and work at home domestic bliss — Authority Authority: 123
    I was excited to be given the opportunity to review the Super Safety Bath Ducky by Munchkin . This is an adorable duck that parents as well as babies will love. It’s dressed as a fireman and he has a blue dot on his underside. Inside the dot you can faintly see the word HOT . Place the Super Safety Bath Ducky ...
    3 hours ago

  • Family Secrets


    Catherine Todd blog — Authority Authority: 132
    Welcome to Family Secrets . So many of us live with secrets that haunt us, keep us awake at night, or noodle their way into our lives. Some secrets are funny (think: embarrassing moments). Some are tragic. But many hold us captive. In Daisy Chain, many characters harbor secrets, but only a few are brave enough to ...
    3 hours ago

  • All The Little Things...


    Julia's Mexico City — Authority Authority: 494
    I can now, finally: Wear anything I want out of my wardrobe. Go to Zankou Chicken or Versailles. (Okay, thats just what Im craving at this moment.) Eat BIG FRESH GREEN SALADS! Text Kurt on my iPhone (I was cheap...
    3 hours ago

  • Sunday night, at last


    A place of my own — Authority Authority: 129
    Today seems to have been a very long day. I didnt sleep very well last night and today we were due to go to my Dads for Sunday lunch. I have a large family, Dad and my step-mum live with my step-sister, her partner and their two kids, a boy aged 5 and a girl aged 14 months. Then my step-brother, brother and his ...
    3 hours ago

  • A Busy Few Days


    The Woo Woo Teacup Journal — Authority Authority: 127
    Wham-a-lamma-ding-dong, baby, my blog stats tanked over the last couple of days. Everyone must have been as busy as I was. Either that or esoteric discussions of khipu appeal to very few peeps. So, just what have I been up to these past few days? On Thursday, Hubby and I attended the funeral of our brother-in-law’s ...
    3 hours ago

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