O.W.N.

Looks like Oprah has done it again. I don't think there's anything the woman can't do. I've discovered her new network the Oprah WInfrey Network, OWN. She is pursuing a new career.Tonight, I spent some time watching the sex therapist Dr. Laura Berman. The Dr. has been a regular guest on her current show many times. Wow, to be a regular on Oprah is a very good thing. Rachel Ray, Dr.Phil, Dr.Oz, Nate Birkus, sure I'm forgetting someone.    So, I watched on as a couple was going thru therapy with her. The couple had several issues that I'm sure a lot of people/couples relate to. Their main issue was verbal and emotional abuse. It made me realize once again just how hard it is to heal a damaged relationship once it reaches a certain point. This couple seemed shaky when it was all said and the therapy done. The husband remained domineering and appeared to be shutting down and I'm sure embarrassed. Dr. Laura got him to admit that he was an abuser. The wife wasn't able to trust and get past things that had happened in their past. If you've ever been thru couples therapy of any kind, you can probably relate to this scenario. The Dr. advised the wife to get out if she wasn't noticing a more permanent change. While I was watching this therapy unfold, I couldn't help but wonder how many people/couples were also relating to this topic. Marriage ain't for sissies!!!
Looking forward to this week. I'm going to be going back to help out some readers at the local elementary school. The teacher that I will be helping again was actually  my son's 3rd grade teacher, Mrs. Kris Conroy. Out of all of the teachers I've known over the years, she is one of the best. I am always in awe of her patience and what must be sheer stamina! She always makes time for me and makes everyone she comes in contact with feel special.
I'm also doing something else that should be really cool that night. Going to see Garrison Keillor and the St.Paul Chamber Orchestra. My parents and nurse will be with me. My parents are really big fans of his and we are all looking forward to a unique evening. Seems like we never go out much together at night especially during winter! So this is really big.
Ok, can tell I'm tired and ready to drift. Got absolutely no sleep last night. Hate to blame it on something, but I'm never able to sleep right when I have a nurse I don't know very well. I always seem to have an overactive imagination on those nites when she works. Maybe I should embrace these freaked out feelings and start writing mysteries or something. Thanks for checking in and reading!