Frank & I (Ginny) recently celebrated our 32^nd anniversary. We know some people have been married longer; however, we don’t know anyone who has been married happier. Part of the reason our marriage has thrived is that we share COMMON INTERESTS. Among other things, we love books, movies, and preparing meals together. Here are some of our favorites:

Frank reads science fiction and I read psychological thrillers. We both also enjoy the writing of Jonathan Pearce, whose unique sense of humor and creative characterization of people you’ll swear you recognize (maybe when looking in the mirror) transport readers to a fictional place called Balona (think baloney). Learn more by visiting www.balona.com and give Pearce a go. We recommend starting with Finding Dad. For couples seeking help, we recommend The Five Love Languages (by Gary Chapman). We’ve known it to save ailing relationships, and to make healthy ones even healthier. A fast, easy and worthwhile read.

Frank’s favorite movie (available on DVD) is The Man From Earth. A professor tries to convince his colleagues he has lived for thousands of years, without aging past 35. Very thought provoking. My favorite: August Rush (new on DVD). It’s about an orphaned musical prodigy trying to find his parents, who don‘t even know he exists! Straight A’s in casting, acting, plot, plus awesome music, and a happy ending! J

Our favorite recipe: Cheesy Chicken

Preheat oven to 350. Dip skinned/boneless breasts or thighs in melted butter (I use Promise, which is fat-free), then roll each in a mixture of (half) seasoned bread crumbs and (half) parmesan cheese, with a little ground oregano, garlic powder to taste, and some black pepper. Bake for 20 minutes on ungreased cookie sheet. Fast, easy, cheap, and delicious!

We also share a COMMON BELIEF that our life purpose is to make the world a better place -- by helping people just like you. Clients leave our office feeling and behaving better; but it isn’t merely positive thinking (which, carried to an extreme, can lead a person right into denial). It’s about recognizing truth and finding in it value that you can put to beneficial use.