Dear Momma Hattie, I have recently become involved in a new relationship. I have known this guy for close to a year. In the beginning,...

Sometimes adventures just happen! My husband and I are currently looking for our next "new" used vehicle. This hunt has taken us to...

"Sticks and stones may break my bones, but words will never hurt me." It has been a long time, and maybe today's youth do not know this...

Ellie was only familiar with true despair from other's points of view. Not that Ellie had not had bad times. After all, that accident...

Hey Momma H. It's no secret that I tackle my depression horribly. With June and July coming up, the anniversary of some of my favorite...

Yesterday, celebrations of fathers all over the country took place for Father's Day. The first Father's Day was celebrated in Spokane,...

Is punctuation, capitalization, proper sentence structure, and complete sentences a thing of the past? When I look over some texts,...

Ellie is a very observant child. She notices when people are sad behind their smiles. She will run to help someone before they realize...

As I mentioned a couple weeks ago, this month has a bonus week! I will get to the "Summer Suggestions in WNY" in a moment, but first ......

Dear MommaHattie, My boss complains about a lack of communication and teamwork at work. However, she then forgets things she's told us,...

Summer is quickly on its way. The days are getting longer, the weather is warm, and the sweet smell of mowed lawns is here. I am not a...

Before 1970, if I were to pass you a note in study hall that read, "Hey, that techie rug rat is going to grow up to be a radical chic...

There is energy all around us. When the energy is positive, we are drawn to it, and when it is not, we will avoid or move away. Most...

Dear MommaHattie, My niece is dealing with what I define as an "emotional affair" despite being what is the ideal marriage, and I don't...

When this piece is published, I will be exactly two weeks away from turning 51. At 7:55 a.m. on May 3, 2021, I will have been on this...

The Academy of American Poets began National Poetry Month in April 1996. In honor of the 25th anniversary, I have decided to share some...

Ellie never had a hard time sleeping. Her dreams were always full of hope and brightness. Even when she dreamt of her biological...

We have a BONUS week! An extra Monday will happen four times in 2021, March, May, August, and November! What shall I do with them!? ...

Dear MommaHattie, I need your advice on something that has been troubling me for about a decade. What do I do in a situation where my two...

Royals, often attempting to keep their bloodlines pure, are known to have this particular gene.