Premarital counsel weighs family finances and trust
An article outlines key premarital topics and tools for couples including family dynamics, finances, and intimacy. It highlights FOCCUS compatibility testing at St. John’s, and stresses honest, gradual conversation to build teamwork before marriage.
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St. John’s
John Schmeidler
Schmeidler
Questions to Ask About Relationships and Home Life
This Oprah.com sourced item lists questions on budgeting for housing and maintenance, household care, cleanliness expectations, emotional and sexual intimacy, coping with mismatched desire, social life and friendships, and partner needs for external relationships. It invites reflection on finances, chores, privacy, affection, and social balance.
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Mendez
Los Angeles
Poetry and Jazz Books Stun with Rich Animal Imagery
Lois Henderlong reviews two standout titles for children and collectors. Hippopotamus Stew and Other Silly Animal Poems by Joan Horton, with vibrant illustrations by Joann Adinolfi, blends whimsy and wordplay that endure beyond youth. Jazz ABZ by Wyn ton Marsalis, illustrated by Paul Rogers, explores poetry through jazz icons, offering a challenging yet lifelong audience.
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Joan Horton
Joann Adinolfi
Horton
Wynton Marsalis
Candlewick Press
ABZ
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Bei
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Names from a sixth grade memory and the Name Game
Cathy Hamilton recalls aliasing classmates in sixth grade with saint names and nicknames, revealing social quirks and hopes for future naming trends. She muses on how names age, wondered if future kids will mock old-fashioned names, and notes her own hosting role and faded memory.
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Kathy K
Kathleen O
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Catherine J
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Her Majesty’s Court
Catherine Zeta-Jones
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Luke
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Debras
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Debbie
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Edna
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Grandma Julie
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