Marriages Restored

Female Porn Use Increasing

Sometimes equal opportunity isn't necessarily a good thing. Hat tip to Randy Thomas. 

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Marriages Restored on GMA Summer 2008

Here is a link to the original airing of our story on GMA last year when Alex Rodriguez and Madonna were a hot topic.  I liked how they handled our part.  The question what's worse an affair of the heart or an affair of the flesh was a symplistic stab at a more complicated issue.

Here's the link.  http://abcnews.go.com/Video/playerIndex?id=5347431

Mark Sanford, Ben and Ann Wilson and GMA

Last year Good Morning America came to Warrensburg, MO to talk to Ann and I about our story and recovering from affairs.  With South Carolina Governor, Mark Sanford's affair in the news they pulled out some of our footage for a piece they showed this morning.  Give it a look.  I thought both therapists had great words to say to couples dealing with affairs.  A very good piece which I'm proud to be a part. 

Non-Soul Mate: Can S.C. Gov Save Marriage? - ABC News.

Birthplace of Golf

I'd like to play here someday. 

St. Andrews. 

Pros demystify reporting process

Pros demystify reporting process.
My local paper has a run a recent series about sexual assault, what it is, what to do if it happens to you and how to heal.

Masters 2009: Kenny Perry proud despite not winning at Augusta

In a past life I played in the 1980 Western Jr. Golf Tournament at Purdue.  I was fortunate enough to play with Kenny Perry.  Coming down the stretch we were pulling for one another to keep it together to get into match play.  We both made it though I'm sure he went farther in the tournament than I did.  As he did with his golf. 

He was great to play with  and is first class man.

He played great yesterday and stumbled a bit at the end.  Disappointing in being in it so long and not winning but he has a great perspective on what's important in life.  Below is a link to a review of the tournament and a picture of him with his son and father hanging out in Franklin, KY.  

Masters 2009: Kenny Perry proud despite Augusta collapse - Telegraph.

Gary Player: A Man to be Admired and Emulated.

At age 73 Gary Player is playing in his final Masters.  Factoring in age he just may be the best athlete in the world.  To shoot 78, as he did yesterday, on a golf course of that length is staggering.

It didn't happen by accident.  Gary has been intentional about his life and his faith.  We can all learn a lot from him in living disciplined day to day and emerging stronger through difficult times. 

Here's a timeless article from 10 years ago on Gary Player.

  

Everyday Thoughts Collected: Is Adam Lambert Chasing Off My Friends?

 

I don't get hooked on American Idol every year.  But I have this year and am enjoying many of the performances.  The following is a post by long time blog friend, Randy Thomas on AI frontrunner, Adam Lambert.  Randy thinks wisely, profoundly and compassionately with regards to our sexuality.

Everyday Thoughts Collected: Is Adam Lambert Chasing Off My Friends?.

Missouri shocks Memphis | The Columbia Daily Tribune - Columbia, MO

How bout a little NCAA basketball!

Missouri shocks Memphis | The Columbia Daily Tribune - Columbia, MO.

Photo from Shane Keyser of KC Star

Thanks For Stopping By, Michael Smalley

The Smalley name is synonymous with building healthy relationships and marriages.  So it was a privilege to have Michael Smalley leave a comment and link to 444 days.

You can find Micheal and Amy at gosmalley.com.  They linked to our post at Is 40 days of a Love Dare enough time to heal?

They have many great articles and resources so go check it out.