March 17, 2015 Friends and Peers
Friends come and go throughout the many years of all of our lives. Some of these are made as we grow during our school days. These are the small pals we play our playground games with, and eat our peanut…
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Women want a man to become the REALITY, while men wish a woman to remain a FANTASY. That is why – after the affair ends – the male is still longing for his idea of what he had hoped would…
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So, you have a diamond that has been in your family for years and want to know how you can have it reset safely and practically. This is known as an heirloom diamond and can have an enormity of sentimental,…
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February 26, 2015 Style and Beauty - Other
You are a unique being, – a woman of special gifts and qualities that no other woman on earth can match. You may not like your long nose, close-set eyes or, pear-shaped figure. You needn’t fret, however. Those things are…
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Fitting rooms in most department stores are a nightmare. Poor ventilation, horrible mirrors, locks that don’t stay locked or, are missing altogether, and filthy old linoleum floors! Well, while there is little we can do to remedy those things (unless…
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February 7, 2015 Communication
First rule of thumb: Always resist the urge to tell anybody who disagrees with you to shut-up! Most people will take an immediate disliking to you if you do that. And, wear a good deodorant. Nobody will care what comes…
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January 31, 2015 Skin and Body
Dry, rough skin is commonly the result of harsh winds, low-humidity, dry indoor air, and winter sunburn. Symptoms include, but are not limited to, itchiness and redness of the skin, inflammation, web-like cracks that lead to bleeding, or dull flaky…
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Does he look away when your eyes meet his? Does he forget to wait for you catch up to him when you are getting out of the car? Is he making excuses more and more often for not being able…
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If by “feeling” what is actually meant is emotion, then no. Love is not a feeling. Emotion is that which implies a sensing of “strong physical and mental manifestations”. These may indeed accompany Love (and it is wonderful when they…
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Let’s all admit it. The clothing we buy (and wear) tells more than just a couple of things about us! How about: A) How cheap we are! B) How fat we THINK we are (or, aren’t) C) How YOUNG we…
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January 4, 2015 Friends and Peers
It is not too clear whether adversity begets friends but, apparently it does beget quite a bevy of acquaintances. The Bible states that “a friend is meant for adversity”. To my understanding that means although adversity may not likely be…
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With the popularity of on-line dating on the rise, even Christian singles are hoping to snag a great mate or – at the very least – locate a compatible romantic interest! Perhaps the most notable Christian dating site is E…
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October 12, 2014 Communication
One of the hardest things to do at times is to communicate our feelings and opinions honestly. This is especially true for people who try very hard to always please those around them. If you are going to live an…
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You will never be able to FORCE your man to love you, but you can CAUSE him to love you! I’m about to appear somewhat blunt. Still, having been down this road myself, I assure you I am not insensitive….
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I adore my daughter-in-law. I also realize that not every mother got as lucky as I did. Whether your daughter or, son-in-law is a blessing or, a nightmare, it’s not going to do you a bit of good to fight…
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Passive communication is a trait of all possessing a phlegmatic personality and is a key component of the less confident. Phlegmatic personality There are four personality types (five for those who care to insert the “supine”). 1) Choleric: your typical…
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Are men easier to be friends with? Well, let us compare a few real-life female friends with their male counterparts, shall we? I promise to change all the names to protect the innocent! DRAMA DIVA DANETTE I loved my dearest…
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March 29, 2014 Friends and Peers
Over the years we humans collect a lot of things. Furniture, photographs, funny papers. And old friends. Sadly, it is not always so easy to hang on to those old friends, unless we are prepared to make a deliberate effort….
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December 23, 2013 Marriage and Divorce
(To be read in the voice of the late Howard Cosell:) “La-dies and Gen-tle-men! In this corner,- weighing one-hundred-and- sixteen pounds and wearing Prada,…the undefeated light-weight champion of matrimonial mayhem, Mrs. Mable Marcosey! And, in the opposite corner (cowering like…
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December 23, 2013 Marriage and Divorce
Bill Cosby said it best: “Having JUST ONE child doesn’t really qualify you as parents, – you’ve got to have AT LEAST TWO before you qualify!” I don’t know if I’d go as far as to say that but, I…
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October 27, 2013 Marriage and Divorce
In the United States, one in two marriages will end in divorce this year. Those are disturbing statistics. Children of divorced parents have considerable trouble paying attention in school, a higher incidence of drug and alcohol abuse, and are frequently…
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Dating can be a time consuming and thoroughly exasperating experience! Especially when you simply want to cut through all the nonsense you have been going through since the tenth grade and settle down with the one who makes your heart…
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September 19, 2013 Communication
Most men know they haven’t Brad’s looks, The Donald’s money, nor the President’s I.Q, …still, they love hearing just why YOU chose THEM! There was a song title about a hundred or so years ago entitled, “I’m Holding Out For…
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August 15, 2013 Friends and Peers
There is an enormous amount of hurt in the world. And, having said that, it follows that there are enormous number of hurting people. There is a saying, and you may have heard it: “hurting people hurt people.” We may…
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Controllers are easy to spot as long as your eyes remain open and your heart remains well guarded. Sadly, too many people choose to follow blindly believing fiction rather than fact when it comes to relationships involving friends and particularly,…
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