Author Archives: drbrooks
What an horrible day
It was 7:00 a.m. on a Saturday morning when I heard a knock at the door. I slowly walked to the front door and opened it to a guy in blue jeans and a Broncos sweat-shirt. He asked if I … Continue reading
The Death Of Common Sense!
Merriam-Webster’s dictionary defines common sense as, “The sound and prudent judgment based on a simple perception of the situation or facts”. Common sense. What happened to it? Where did it go? Can we find it again? I see so many … Continue reading
Buddy, Can You Spare A Buck?
I had a friend going through a divorce ask me for money, “Mike, I need a hundred bucks to stay in my apartment, I’m short that much! I reached into my billfold and gave her a $100 dollars. When you … Continue reading
Where Did Whitney Houston Go Wrong?
I was sitting at my computer when the phone rang. It was my friend, George, telling me that Whitney Houston had died. “What?” I said. “Where did you hear that?” I asked.He said it was just reported on the radio. … Continue reading
Posted in Dr. Mike's rants
Tagged bobby brown, cocain, Death of whitney houston, divorced, drugs, ex husband, pot
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What Is Your Marriage Worth To You?
What is your marriage worth to you? How do you put a price tag on 5, 10, 15, or 20+ years of marriage? It amazes me when couples break up how they say “You owe me plenty for staying with … Continue reading
Posted in Divorce Coach
Tagged assets, bank accounts, cars, cash, children, Elin Nordegren, Heather Mills, holiday schedules, how much is your marriage worth to you, Juanita Vanoy, meet our children’s needs, Michael Jordan, Paul McCarthy, pets, primary custody, property, put our differences aside, Tiger Woods, visitation schedule
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Who Are We When No One Is Looking?
“Hey kid, did you see who backed into my car?” the man asked. I stammered and said, “Yes”. I was a terrified 10 year-old thinking I was in trouble for not reporting it when I saw it happen. The tall, … Continue reading
The Quietness Of Divorce
I sat outside on my back deck staring at the moon watching the cotton clouds pass overhead through the bright starry mid-August night. You could hear the aspen leaves dancing in the slight breeze out of the west. It was … Continue reading
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