Sex and the single parent. Is there such a thing as too much? As not enough? As the single mother of teenage sons, what message do I send if my love life is a revolving door? And what message do I send if there are no examples of casual dating, sexual contact, falling in love, […]
Living and Loving with Chronic Pain
If you live with chronic pain, the notion of “good days” and “bad days” is very different from your neighbor’s. It isn’t about missing a deadline at work, or the dry cleaner ruining your favorite suit. It begins with the morning A good day is one in which you can get up and move around […]
Cleavage. Corsets. A Man With Ideas.
Oh… Give me a man with ideas! And I’ll give him my cleavage, my corsets, my dainty feet in elegant heels and seamed stockings… I’ll even, dare I say it… turn the other cheek. Liberty, thy name is woman! And in the name of freedom, let’s celebrate our womanly and manly differences and enjoy the […]
Thinning Hair? Cure Baldness Now!
Worried about hair loss? Are you losing your hair? Would you like a woman’s perspective? First, I’d like to address myself to all you men out there with thinning hair, or clearly visible bald spots. Are you losing your war with comb-over? Are you contemplating drastic measures like hair replacement? The proverbial ill-fitting rug? Krylon […]
Snoring
It strikes fear in the hearts of lovers and newlyweds. Irritation in weary married couples. Arguments from siblings on vacation, forced to share a tiny room. Snoring. No make-up? No worries. Snoring was all I could think about, pondering my first entire night with a new… friend. It wasn’t fear of waking in the morning, […]
It is while blacksmithing that one becomes a blacksmith
“Eet eez while blacksmeeting zat one becomes a blacksmeet,” says the man gazing again at the red stiletto shoes. The beauties I had been saving for a special occasion. Patent, and low cut. Four inch heels. I love wearing them. I love wearing them for him, even more. IMAGE: Catholic school. Patent shoes that reflect, […]
Sex in San Francisco?
I was packing until midnight. Television until after one a.m. to fall asleep, finally. Then up at six, shower, dog, repacking. . . Enough clothes for a week, and it’s only a long weekend. My hair, wet. Now headed to the station. And they’re showing previews of The Taking of Pelham 123, the remake. In […]