Plato’s character, Aristophanes, had a theory that people originally had two faces, four arms, and four legs. Zeus saw how powerful they were, and in fear, and in order to humble them, he split them so each person only had…
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Most children seem to be dirt magnets. No sooner do you get them washed and presentable, when one of them has jelly on his shirt and the other has God-knows-what on her face. Given the proclivity for kids to touch…
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I wear my grey and silver hair proudly. I worked hard to get it and I’m keeping it. It is my battle scar. It is my badge of honor. I colored my hair when I was younger because that’s what…
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As a plus-sized woman, I have to say I’ve seen some very cute outfits on models. The outfits are designed for plus-sized women, but the models are stick-thin shadows of women. Of course, the outfit looks stunning on the model,…
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After the “I Do’s” come the “I Don’t’s”, and the ring is still on your finger. Do you still wear it after the ink on the divorce decree is dry? Would you really save it for your child’s spouse to…
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As a rennie, a person who frequents renaissance faires, I’ve grown to like the sight of a man in a kilt. I’ve also become accustomed to hearing the “man in a skirt” comments from the uninformed. I personally don’t wear…
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February 3, 2015 Marriage and Divorce
I grew up in the 50’s. My mom was the June Cleaver of Oakmont, and my dad worked long hours to support us. I remember my mom bustling around the kitchen getting dinner ready, doing laundry, vacuuming, taking care of…
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You are admiring the beautiful vintage bracelet you just bought. As you move it to catch the light, you realize your wrist is black or green where the bracelet lay. Immediately, you begin to check the bracelet. Is it cheap…
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To some people, homosexuality is the proverbial camel in the room that no one talks about. You know it’s there, but no one acknowledges it. By talking to people about what happened in Laramie, and by putting it on the…
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July 27, 2014 Style and Beauty - Other
Hm. Do I wear the noble’s garb with the velvet lacing, or do I wear the Steam-punk glasses and the riding coat? Thank goodness we don’t have the fashion police as they did back in the renaissance, because there are…
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