Whatever life dishes out, and whatever we can make of it. . .
Posted in Culture, En Français, Entertainment, Lifestyle, Relationships, Travel on Mar 11th, 2010
A fine wine, a conversation
Deep crimson color. Full-bodied taste. What could be better than a wonderful Côtes du Rhône in hand, and conversation shared with a friend in France?
That friend is a journalist who writes with a refined eye and wicked wit on all things stylish and oh-so French. And what subject comes [...]
Posted in Culture, Lifestyle, Morning Musing, Relationships on Mar 5th, 2010
Last weekend I ventured out. On Date Night. It was… interesting. An enjoyable dinner. And a strange dénouement. Then I waxed winsomely on the subject of body language and touch, and interpreting non-verbal communication. Not quite one week later, here’s my take: I suck at dating.
How to determine your dating prowess
Care to know if you, [...]
Posted in Health, Lifestyle, Morning Musing, Other Stuff, Parenting, Relationships on Feb 28th, 2010
When you converse face-to-face, do you touch the person with whom you’re speaking? Perhaps you graze the forearm, or rest your hand for a moment on the shoulder.
Some of us are more naturally warm, with voices and gestures that radiate energy, compassion, empathy. We lean forward, we make eye contact, and we touch – in [...]
Posted in Entertainment, Lifestyle, Relationships, Surviving Recession on Feb 15th, 2010
Money makes the world go round?
Yesterday I enjoyed my Bravo TV fix while puttering around, as Millionaire Matchmaker reruns played in the background. I won’t say I wasn’t amused by some of the shenanigans, and experienced a gag reflex at others, but judging by the way this show nudges an odd assortment of characters into [...]
Posted in Culture, Lifestyle, Morning Musing, Relationships, Technology on Jan 27th, 2010
When I was seeing someone awhile back, there was virtually – and I mean virtually – no mention of him, or “us” on the Internet. I was quiet as a (dare I say it). . . mouse.
After all, even in our online world, some things (to some of us) are private. Very private. Like [...]
Posted in Australian Open 2010, Fashion and Style, Lifestyle, Relationships on Jan 22nd, 2010
So what’s up with this Man Cave concept? Is it a place for men to hide out in their own homes? The millennial version of the 1960s paneled private club, or a place to escape before being sent to the proverbial Dog House thus avoiding a tiff with the Missus?
Man Cave, a concept whose time [...]
Posted in Business, Lifestyle, Morning Musing, Parenting, Relationships on Jan 18th, 2010
Do you consider yourself a confident driver, but not reckless? Skilled at night, and smart in treacherous weather conditions? Yet you squirm when you’re not behind the wheel, right? Good driver, bad passenger.
So what does that say about you?
Need to lead?
Are your driving habits one more sign of how you conduct other areas of your [...]
Posted in Entertainment, Lifestyle, Love, Relationships, Sex on Jan 17th, 2010
What is the unassailable appeal of the Bad Boy? Is it his elusiveness? His edge? The fact that he cannot be “had” no matter what? Why are some of us drawn to the Bad Boy, and keep going back for more?
The Bad Boy
Is it really as simple (and complex) as desiring what cannot be [...]
Posted in Entertainment, Lifestyle, Relationships, Surviving Recession on Jan 14th, 2010
So what is it with these women? We know they aren’t “real” real housewives, and we know reality TV edits heavily to give us a provocative view. It’s voyeurism + gossip, with a dash of envy and a dollop of disbelief. Most of us are weary of real impacts to our much “smaller” lives in [...]
Posted in Lifestyle, Love, Morning Musing, Relationships, Sex, Sexual Politics on Jan 12th, 2010
Why must we marry?
Scandalous little question, isn’t it? Flies in the face of convention! After all, we’re past the 60s and early 70s. We’ve tossed away our peace symbols and sitar music; am I proposing free love? Romantic anarchy?
Hardly. But yesterday’s discussion of Mr. Right and Mr. Good Enough sparked more than a little conversation [...]
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