Monthly Archives: February 2011

Has Chivalry ‘Checked Out’ or Still in Hibernation?

It was the late 70′s when I started dating, a period that seems both long ago and just yesterday. It was the mark of distinction to show some chivalrous behavior, even if it was a front put on for my … Continue reading

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Palin Preaching Abstinence – Pause before you Play or Pause (to pray) before you Play?

While abstinence campaigns that denounce pre-marital sex, may boost the morale of those teenagers practicing abstinence, or stimulate virgins to take that oath of celibacy, they make a mockery of their message by using spokespeople like America’s most famous teenage … Continue reading

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New York City Haters: Where’s all the Love?

Travel anywhere in our great country and tell people where you are from (your accent will probably give it away), and you’ll soon be paraphrasing Sally Field’s infamous acceptance speech: “You hate us right now―you really hate us!” The truth … Continue reading

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The Female Animal: Uncovering the Mystery of the Ya-Ya Sisterhood

Women rule the world. Okay, maybe I’m biased, but they do. Just look at them—raising us, feeding us, bathing us, nurturing us; hardwired to reassure and bolster each other against disappointment and confusion. Evolving from decade to decade with more … Continue reading

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