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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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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