Victory Tips

My Past Revealed!

Happy Fall Victory Chicks! Last year, just before lockdown, I got new carpet in my home office. Doing it meant dismantling my office, which motivated me to declutter. Reams of paper got trashed and the rest was boxed […]

Pruning the Garden, Pruning Life & Independence

Happy July Victory Chicks! Last month I attended a funeral and a memorial service. The funeral, in early June, was for my brother, 63, who died unexpectedly. The memorial service was last Saturday for Rose, one of Joseph’s […]

Are You Dreaming Big Dreams or Simply Setting Goals?

Hi and Happy Summer! I was sitting in my office late one Tuesday in mid-May when I heard the corridor door open. I was startled at first but I checked the clock – 6pm – and realized it […]

The Five-Year Marriage®: Is Your Partner Dependable?

Looking For Marriage Advice Before The Big Day?  The Five-Year Marriage: Shifting the Marriage Paradigm offers young engaged couples advice on marriage that differs greatly from the ideas of traditional marriage. When you read The Five-Year Marriage: Shifting the Marriage Paradigm, you’ll find how you […]

The Five-Year Marriage®: Couples And Communication

31 Days of Victory! 2021

Midlife crisis? Quarter-life crisis, or just tired of the pandemic? If you’ve been feeling stuck, this victory-a-day calendar will help you break out of that rut!

Maine – My Way

Greetings! I’m glad you found The Maine Diaries! If you want to experience the joys of New England, and specifically the coast of Maine, this is a good guide.

Spring Time Wake Up Call

Hi and Happy Holidays! It was just about this time last year when officials said if we lock everything down for two weeks, it would stop the spread. Two weeks came and went. On Easter in mid-April, Joseph […]

What Are Good Qualities For A Five-Year Partner?

Looking For The Right Partner For The Five-Year Marriage®  Although some of the expectations and practices around marriage have changed over the years, couples who are together in the long term are still largely expected to formalize their relationship through marriage. […]

The Five-Year Marriage®: Finding The Right Partner

The Five-Year Marriage® Gives Engaged Couples Advice On How To Plan For Marriage  If you’re making a long-term commitment to your partner, shouldn’t planning the marriage be more important than planning the wedding day? I’m Annmarie Kelly, and I encourage all couples considering marriage […]

Women in History: Midlife Reinvention Inspiration

Abigail and John Adams wrote to each other constantly. In one letter, she reminded John to “remember the ladies and be more generous and favorable to them than your ancestors…if particular care and attention is not paid to […]

The Five-Year Marriage: Making Your Marriage A Priority

The Five-Year Marriage Helps Engaged Couples Learn To Prioritize Their Marriage  Many people today have mixed opinions about marriage. Many are aware of the high divorce rates in our country and rightfully worry that marriages won’t last. At the same time, many of […]