Soul mates, in the classical sense of the term, do not exist. The idea that there is one perfect mate for each person in the world is incredibly limiting and spuriously silly. Furthermore, the concept that one person is another’s…
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It seems comical that some people think that the government is able to legislate fashion. Not only can the government not legislate the way people wear clothes, for the most part, they simply should not. Why? Because we call the…
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October 3, 2015 Friends and Peers
We can’t deny it: our modern world is one of sound bites and short ad spots. While this may give a Martian observer a feeling that this planet is one jittering hive of ADD, one good product of this modern…
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September 27, 2015 Friends and Peers
Psychologists, family members, society and other institutions all aver that having good friends in one’s life can enhance a sense of comfort, increase peace-of-mind and can improve one’s quality of life overall. But what constitutes friendship? Is it hugs, happy…
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September 14, 2015 Friends and Peers
There is no doubt that Hollywood and modern American (and even other countries’) culture have some kind of a symbiotic relationship. Often movies reflect modern sensibilities, although some would argue that modern sensibilities reflect standards and mores depicted in movies….
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How can we learn to take responsibility for our own behavior? With this simple program, you too can achieve this goal with stupendous success! Sorry, just kidding. The fact is that learning to take responsibility for one’s behavior requires much…
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“Ouy evol I.” In the movie “Amadeus”, a teenaged Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart said this to his beloved. This was a creative way to convince her that he was serious. But once you’ve said “I love you” more times than you…
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August 14, 2015 Marriage and Divorce
The end. Game over. Fini. The sun has set. Just use these words when you want to end the relationship. But how do you know when it is time to end a relationship? This is a good question, the answer…
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So there is something of a paunch there that wasn’t there when you were eighteen. Sometimes called a beer belly, it juts out above your waist and makes you look about five months along. It is in no way flattering,…
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The war begins small, with a glimpse. Perhaps you see it first, or it might be that your significant other catches sight of it. But life has changed the moment the first one pops up. The gray hair has arrived….
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Are rules made to be broken? Do laws constrain our lives and restrict our freedom? Whatever your answers to these questions, it is a fact that all kinds of organizations, from clubs to religions to nations, use rules to guide…
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Sure, I’ve been married for several years now, but at the beginning of my college career I was, like most guys, somewhat (read obsessively) interested in the opposite sex. The problem? I had very few social skills. The solution? Creativity…
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May 12, 2015 Marriage and Divorce
Hear the voice of authority. I am a husband who likes gifts. I can tell you exactly what will work as a gift for your husbands! Listen (or read) closely! Touching. That’s right. In the privacy of your home, touch…
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While my kids are not yet teens, I can remember when I was dragged on ‘educational vacationals’ and they are not my fondest recollections. So what are the best family vacations for teens? Here I would like to suggest some…
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How do you remove moles? Flood their holes! Just kidding; we’re talking about a different kind of moles anyway. You know, the pale-to-dark, usually roundish spots on some people’s skin? Not freckles, moles are often a little raised from the…
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Don’t drink and drive. Don’t drink and operate heavy machinery. Don’t drink and wear your skin. That’s right, all three of the statements above are accurate. Sure, most of us know that alcohol impairs the function of our senses and…
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Ask almost anyone in the world what a cowboy wears and the first thing that person will say is a cowboy hat. The cowboy hat is an iconic symbol of the Old West where men rode horses, corralled cows, wore…
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Adult acne and teen acne look mostly the same, and have similar causes, but the unfortunately, adult acne occurs in far more inconvenient places. CAUSESIt is clear that some folks tend to have acne more than others and that there…
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You step into your attic, being careful to stay to the roof joists. There, in that dresser, you find the old costume jewelry your stage star grandmother used to wear. But look at that! It is dusty, caked with grime,…
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Have you ever inherited a rather gaudy piece of jewelry and wondered what in the world it was? Did you ever consider that it might be vintage costume jewelry? If you find out that you are in possession of some…
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Opals are a lovely stone with much character, making them nice stones to have on jewelry. But once you have some opal jewelry, it can help to know a few basic tips on caring for them, as they are unique…
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36, 24, 36… Enough said, right? These numbers represent a sexy woman, don’t they? They represent that stereotypical hourglass shape that many women throughout decades have fought to acheive, so they must be correct… right? The truth is that this…
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Makeup for men. What will the world think of next? Dresses for men? Oh, yeah, those are called kilts. All kidding aside, society is an ever-changing animal with mores and norms seeming to constantly be evolving. That being said, despite…
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For men trying to impress women with the clothes they are wearing, there is one piece of advice that will help most: Quit it! Why impress a woman with what you are wearing? Do you want to become merely an…
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Here are some fashion trends that might be worth ignoring: The revealing of midriffs, most of the cleavage, one’s butt crack, and any kind of undergarment. What common indecency! These immodest fashions of the day show our lack of respect…
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This is how you get over Mr. Wrong. Tell yourself over and over that he wanted you for your body, not your A+++ personality. Indulge in a treat now and then, but do not allow yourself to binge, because with…
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January 29, 2015 Marriage and Divorce
Many know and preach the stereotype: sex after marriage is monotonous and/or repetitive. Some even go so far as to say that the sex life dies as the monogamous relationship continues. But just as with cardiac arrest, there are some…
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Shaving. As teenagers, young men think of it as a sign of manhood. The first time that they shave is a red-letter day, a milestone, a day of pride. Never mind the nicks and cuts; they shaved. But as they…
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She’s coming right at you! The little girl moves smoothly, fast, as if she is on wheels, but there appears to be no steering wheel. You step to the side, barely evading an impact that would have left at least…
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You are wearing shiny, spectacular new shoes that perfectly complement your outfit. You’ve gotten three comments on how good you look. You had to walk from the subway stop to the office. And now your feet are killing you. It…
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