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In Greek mythology, Pandora was the first woman on earth. As the story goes, the gods essentially created her by forming her out of earth and water, and gave her many talents, including the gift of curiosity. To make a long story short, Pandora’s Box was a large jar given to her that contained all
Temptation is a funny thing… We know it’s bad for us the minute it rears its ugly head, but given the opportunity to dismiss it on sight we often choose not to. This is rarely a good idea, even a hurtful one on occasion, but the beast of temptation often seems to have more power
My mom is visiting. Most women are so happy to spend time with their mothers. It’s a time to regress, feel like a little girl again, get some TLC by Mom… Only with my mother, it’s the other way around. For most of my life, I’ve been the parent. So having my mom visit is
If guilt was a bug, I’d step on it. If it was made of glass, I’d throw a rock at it. If it was the sexiest woman alive, begging me to get naked with her, I’d turn and walk away. Guilt converts our true feelings into mud. Guilt keeps us from being as true to
In the midst of the controversy surrounding Arnold Schwarzenegger’s love child, and Rep. Anthony Weiner of New York’s ahem, wiener, it would appear that temptation is everywhere. One of my friends used to always say, “As soon as you’re taken they’ll come crawling out of the woodwork.” Well, she was right. Men are coming at
Temptation is like ice cream… All we have to do is think of the repercussions of indulging and it immediately becomes obvious that we’re better off without. However, just in case our discipline weakens, there’s a Baskin-Robbins or a Cold Stone Creamery or a Haagen Daz in every strip mall or on every main street
I went to a wedding last weekend. I just heard you groan again. But this wedding wasn’t any ordinary wedding. It was a family wedding, and a weekend spent with the family members I love most. It was a simple wedding – it was 70 year-old marrying 75 year-old. These were two people who really
First of all, I don’t “groan” at the mere mention of a wedding. However, I have to admit that in some twisted way, I am proud that you think this of me. I am both aware, and appreciative of the notion that weddings take place around us every day. Hell, some of those marriages will
In the words of the flight crew of Apollo 13, “Houston, we have a problem.” The New Guy and I had a fight. Okay, maybe disagreement is a better word, because no punches were thrown, but I think for a few moments he probably wanted to punch me… And I’m pretty sure the fight was
Boy, when you start thinking about all of the places they can veer off track, it’s surprising that any relationship succeeds. Let’s go back – way back. Do you remember my idea of what makes up the right kind of woman? I may be in the minority, but if you ask me the very best
