“Men in Speedos need release,” he said. Now, I will not specify where this remark was made, nor the precise context. Suffice it to say that this friend is a man of impressive athleticism; he swims, he runs, he works out with focus and dedication. There was discussion of the urgent desire for enthusiastic engagement […]
Archives for 2010
Haiti, Disaster Relief, Celebrity Giving
This week’s devastating earthquake in Haiti makes our day-to-day troubles seem trivial, or even irrelevant. We may continue with “life as usual” though most of us wonder what we can do to help. So, we contribute what we can to the American Red Cross or other disaster relief funds. As with all catastrophic events, the […]
Real Housewives of OC: Why are we still watching?
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 […]
e-Commerce Safety: Teach teens too!
Shopping online? Caveat Emptor. Discount designer shoes? Replacement peripherals for your computer at a low-low price? Who doesn’t love a bargain? But if it sounds too good to be true, it probably is. Last summer, I was thrilled when I discovered an online boutique for purchasing a variety of fashion items, including brand name footwear, […]
Laptop Lover Abandons Befuddled Writer
Languishing over a lost laptop and love for Louboutin.
Why Must We Marry?
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 in my cozy neighborhood of writing cohorts-in-crime, and we’re a mighty varied group, […]
Pregnant Pause After “Mr. Good Enough”
I usually make a morning stop for an entertaining read at Dads House, where I am met by the perspective of a single dad who talks about parenting and sex, cocktails and sex, internet dating and sex… Well, you get the picture. But this single dad is also keenly aware (and opinionated) when it comes […]
Travel time needn’t mean headache
Leaving… on a jet plane… Grab the passport, pack in an hour, and hop on a plane – for a fabulous destination! Oh yes. I used to do it in a heart beat, with no worries and a great deal of efficiency. Moreover, I was always excited to travel – especially if it meant the […]
Thanks! WE Magazine 101 Women Bloggers to Watch!
Dear WE Magazine for Women, I’m not sure how you found me – but I thank you for doing so! I’d like to express my appreciation for being included in your “101 Women Bloggers to Watch in 2010.” I’ve placed my writing award in the upper right region of my sidebar, to remind me to […]
Where Do Women Stow Their Violent Selves?
Women feel rage, too. Do we turn it inward, and self-destruct?