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July 12th, 2009UncategorizedAre you asking yourself the question how to win back boyfriend, did he just break it off with you and you’re feeling lonely?
There are some basic tips to follows if you want to know how to win boyfriend back. Firstly, is he married now or already in a relationship. If yes probably forget him, that’s best. There is no point in destroying someone else’s happiness to find your love. Nobody trusts such people though, so it will not work.
You could begin with being friends with him and spending time together. Become a part of his everyday life. Be in touch with him on the phone, but remember not to overdo it. Men get annoyed quickly. So do not jam his voicemail.
Ask him for help with something. Find something that you could use some assistance with, and you know that he is good at, and ask him to help. Perhaps moving furniture or fixing your car.
Offer your assistance. Now find something that you know he could use some help with. This does not mean his clothes or hair, unless he specifically asks, and if he does, then be gentle. If you focus on these things he will think you are criticizing or trying to change him. This is not a good idea.
Perhaps you could help him clean his house or yard. Maybe invite him for a meal. Try this, offer to prepare the snacks for his super bowl party. Again, just do not over due it.
Mostly, just be thoughtful. Do not do anything that you do not intend to continue. If you do he will likely think you are conniving and sneaky. Be yourself, your best self. This is the how to win boyfriend back.
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July 11th, 2009UncategorizedSean Hannity says waterboarding is not torture, and is an appropriate tool for the US government to employ against suspected terrorists. In case you haven’t noticed, Sean Hannity is also something of a jackass.
Charles Grodin was challenging Hannity on the issue on Fox last week, and asked whether he would consent to be waterboarded.
“Sure,” Hannity said. “I’ll do it for charity … I’ll do it for the troops’ families.”
It wasn’t exactly clear how serious the conversation was, since Grodin joked, “Are you busy on Sunday?” and Hannity laughed.
“I’ll let you do it,” Hannity said.
“I wouldn’t do it,” Grodin said. “I’ll hand you a towel when you come out of the shower.”
Olbermann’s offer was quick. Besides the $1,000 per second, Olbermann said he’d double it if Hannity acknowledges he feared for his life and admits that waterboarding is torture.
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July 10th, 2009Uncategorized







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July 9th, 2009Uncategorized

Jean Michel Basquiat (12/22/1960-8/12/1988)*Pictured above right with Andy WarholBasquiat is my favorite artist because of his expressive painting style and use of color. When you see his work there is a tangible energy you can feel leaping off of the canvas. He was never formally trained, he gained popularity first as a graffiti artist in the 80s. He grew up in Brooklyn and lived in New York City for the entirety of his career. He became fast friends with Andy Warhol and became an icon of the neo-expressionist movement. After Warhol died, Basquiat struggled with addiction and depression which lead to his eventual premature death. His last piece sold at Sotheby's auction house sold for $14.6 Million in May 2007.Here are some of my favorite quotes from Basquiat:"I don't think about art when I'm working. I try to think about life.""Since I was seventeen I thought I might be a star. I'd think about all my heroes, Charlie Parker, Jimi Hendrix... I had a romantic feeling about how these people became famous.""Believe it or not, I can actually draw."
"I don't listen to what art critics say. I don't know anybody who needs a critic to find out what art is."
For this weekend I'm renting: Basquiat(1996) Starring Jeffrey Wright directed by Julian Schnabel -
July 8th, 2009UncategorizedThe dictionary defines commitment as a pledge to do. It also says commitment is the state of being emotionally or intellectually bound to a cause or a person. Both of these definitions perfectly describe the marriage commitment. We pledge to do when we repeat out marriage vows. The marriage vows then bind us emotionally to our spouse. But what happens when that commitment isn’t real or isn’t very strong….marriages fall apart every day because of lack of commitment.
Ideally commitment builds over the time that a couple is dating and becomes strong enough that nothing can destroy that commitment. Sadly, that doesn’t always happen. Many times a couple gets married even though the commitment to the relationship is not strong enough to warrant marriage. A couple must be committed not only to each other but also to the marriage relationship.
Part of the problem with commitment is the attitude today toward marriage. Marriage is a serious step, that many people treat as a trial. Well they say, if we don’t get along or don’t want to be married we can always get a divorce. Why would you enter in marriage with that kind of attitude? If you are not committed 100% to making the marriage work on your wedding day, you should never take that walk down the aisle.
Marriage is hard work. It will never be a bed of roses. Marriage requires sacrifice from time to time. It requires that you love your spouse even on days when they might be really unlovable, and they have to do the same for you. It requires finding a way to work through whatever problems come your way and still come out the other side loving your spouse. That is what commitment really means.
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July 7th, 2009UncategorizedToday, it seems that the majority of unfaithful spouses are men. As a result, there are many resources to help women cope with these kinds of marital issues. At the same time, it’s still important to consider what’s best for you and your unique situation. In some cases, you may find that you’ll receive conflicting advice and information about how to handle these problems. Stick to your guns and ask a close friend or relative for help when you’re feeling overwhelmed.
Celebrity role models vs. local role models
Even though Hillary Clinton did not divorce her husband, many women felt she should have done so. On the other hand, just as many others applauded Clinton’s willingness to honor her marriage vows and act as a stabilizing force in her family, and perhaps for the country. Regardless of how you felt about this situation, there are many other role models for you to consider.
For example, chances are you have female friends or co-workers that caught a husband in the act of committing adultery. You may find that some of these women filed for divorce as quickly as possible, while others chose marriage counseling to try and work through their problems. Unfortunately, you have probably also heard about the enormous financial repercussions of divorce, as well as the impact on any children the couple had. Listen to their experiences, but also remember to choose the path that makes sense for you and your relationship.
Preparing for infidelity before it happens
In today’s world, women are still often thought of as dependent on their husbands for financial support. Even if a woman works, it’s very hard to break this stereotypical impression. That said, having a job, your own friends, and a life independent of your husband can be immensely helpful. At the very least, if you do find yourself having to cope with infidelity and divorce, you’ll have a wider number of options available to you.
Weighing your options
If you find that your husband is cheating on you, you may not want to try and save your marriage. However, you’ll need to make sure that you protect yourself and your children from the consequences of a hasty decision. Before making any rash moves, consider financial and custody related issues. Even if you do decide to end your marriage, it’s important to understand why it failed so that you don’t make the same mistake twice.
It’s also important to make sure that you understand why your husband decided to commit adultery. That said, before you ask this question, you may want to seek the help of a marriage counselor or psychologist. In some cases, it may be best to not ask this question until both of you are in a therapeutic setting. With a counselor present, there will be a neutral third person who can observe and find ways to uncover the truth about a wide number of relationship issues.
Without question, coming to terms with marital infidelity is difficult. For a woman, there are a number of issues to consider including both monetary and child custody situations. As you weight financial and family-related options, you’ll also need to make sure that you have emotional and spiritual support. As you might expect, there are a number of people that can help you get through this difficult time.
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July 6th, 2009UncategorizedToday, a number of psychologists, psychiatrists, and therapists dedicate their entire practice to marriage counseling. In many cases, these health care professionals can help you resolve your differences, as well as work through the emotional trauma of finding out your spouse has committed adultery. That said, it’s important to realize that the counseling process will not be an easy one – you’ll need to work hard to get the most out of it.
Advantages of marriage counseling
A marriage counselor can help uncover the reasons why your marriage is failing. Even if you don’t want to hear about the negative aspects of your role in the marriage, it may save you substantial grief later on. You’ll be more aware of your own personal issues and understand how they impact your partner. As both you and your spouse work through these issues, you may be able to save your marriage and move forward together, or at least work towards a more amicable separation.
Disadvantages of marriage counseling
Even if you’re committed to saving your marriage, going through counseling is hard work. Both you and your partner will be discussing a number of highly-charged, emotional issues. You may find that you argue more or develop other problems as a result of the counseling process. In addition, you may find that the cost of marriage counseling is outside of your financial means. However, the cost of divorce is likely to be more expensive than what you’ll pay for counseling, and you may be able to find church and community-based guidance for free.
Emotional issues
Even in modern society, it’s still difficult to think of mental and emotional illnesses as being no different from physical ailments. The social stigma surrounding the very act of seeking professional help from a therapist can be enormous. You may find yourself suffering from emotional issues like depression or unmanageable anxiety as the result of your decision to seek counseling. That said, if you want help with saving your marriage or coming to terms with infidelity, this is one of the best things you can do.
In addition, it can be difficult to trust a third person with the future of your marriage. Considering that a “third party” already interfered with your marriage, you may feel like adding a marriage counselor will be useless. At the same time, if your therapist makes a suggestion, you may automatically start worrying about whether or not your spouse will accept it. While these barriers may be difficult to work through, it’s important to remember that your marriage counselor is a licensed professional who’s there to help you as much as possible.
Unfortunately, marriage counseling may not result in moving forward with your marriage. However, if you’re dealing with infidelity, going through the counseling process may help you uncover valuable information about yourself and your relationship style. Even if you can’t save your current marriage, at the very least, you’ll know more about how to have a more healthy relationship when you’re ready to try again.
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July 5th, 2009Uncategorized“Before I met my husband, I’d never fallen in love, though I’d stepped in it a few times.” –Rita Rudner
So you think that the person you just broke up with is the only one who could ever understand you - the person you were meant to be with forever and ever and now you will never have another chance. Give yourself 2 months to mope, 4 months to party, and 6 months from now you’ll most likely have met the next love of your life.
My good friend, photographer, and artist, Jason once told me “All your relationships are bound to fail until you’re married.” Another friend added, “…and even then it’s not necessarily going to succeed.” But let’s stay upbeat and take Jason’s perspective. Like Rita Rudner said in the quote above, all those failed relationships that you stepped in are just like dog crap on the ground. They’re just a way to teach you what to avoid. In some way, each of them was wrong. Why were they wrong? Because you’re not together now, are you? If they didn’t want to stay with you, then they were wrong for you. Why do you want to be with them? If you broke up with them, then they were wrong for you. Why do you want to be with them?
But how do you get from the pain and loneliness of today to 6 months down the road when you do meet that special someone?
One way I tried to drown out my sorrow was to try to find someone new. I went out night after night, and trust me, I was successful. Sometimes I go on 3 different dates with 3 different men in one weekend. I went through them like napkins. I think I misinterpreted Thoreau when he wrote “There is no remedy for love but to love more.” The problem was, I didn’t like any of them. None of them was fulfilling the loneliness I felt, because there was no basis. There was no friendship to build these casual relationships on.
We all had things in common, but each encounter lacked something. I’m not sure what it was. One guy was nice, romantic, polite, and domestic, but I just wasn’t attracted to him. One was attractive and I connected well with him, but he was 5 years younger than me and just didn’t know enough about life. One was attractive and intelligent and we could converse well, but he smoked cigarettes, drank alcohol like the Saharan desert would drink up water, and occasionally smoked marijuana - not the ideal match for a future Anesthesiologist. What I found, in the end, was that my friends brought me the most joy in my life. Just being with them, talking to them, and laughing - even complaining about men together. My friends also reminded me of how great I was.
At one point, I was dating a DJ who did not have enough time with me. My friends never liked the chain-smoker from the beginning. “Here you are, a beautiful model and medical student, and you’re moping about some horse-face,” one of my friends told me. They felt he looked like a horse. Now, they refuse to let me date anyone they think is beneath me. “He has to be better than the two of us combined,” Tammy and Christina tell me. It’s a good gauge to go by. Why spend your time with someone who isn’t going to appreciate you and make you at least as happy as your friends do?
So, you don’t need to be in a hurry to find that next person any time soon. They’ll come along. For the time being, surround yourself with friends. If you don’t have any, find some. It’s not hard. Find someone of the same sex who is single or who recently got out of a bad relationship, and then ask them if they want to go to a movie or get dinner together. I know, you don’t want them to get the wrong idea and think that you’re hitting on them. Well, then just tell them the truth “I just got out of a relationship with this guy/girl and I’m looking for someone to hang out with.” Then, you will have someone to talk to and to hang out with, and also someone who will keep you from dating a horse-face.
“Friendship is certainly the finest balm for the pangs of disappointed love.” –Jane Austen, Northanger Abbey
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July 4th, 2009UncategorizedA reporter with the National Enquirer allegedly checked Brooke Shields mother out of her nursing room on Thursday by posing as a friend, according to People. Teri Shields (75) suffers from dementia.
"I intend to take every lawful action against all who were involved or who authorized this despicable act."
Police were called to the nursing home by its staff to help look for the elder Shields, who had been allowed to leave but was gone for an "extended period of time." They found Teri unharmed chatting with a freelance journalist at a restaurant next door to the New Jersey assisted living center.
The journalist and a photographer were questioned by police. The incident is still under investigation.
That journalist *cough* needs to not only go to jail, but also needs to be fired, and black listed from anything journalism related. This is unbelievable.
We want to know the name of this so-called journalist.
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July 3rd, 2009Uncategorized
It seems that the two nannies that had pressed sexual assault charges against Rob Lowe were really just going after his money and although Lowe may have some slimeball tendencies, he doesn’t have seemed to have stooped to the lowest of the low. Not only did the two nannies drop their cases entirely but they also didn’t see much money coming their way either. From TMZ,“The feud between Rob Lowe and his two scorned nannies is over — the second and final nanny suit against Rob has been settled.
Sides for both Lowe and Laura Boyce — who alleged she was a victim of sexual harassment by Rob’s wife Sheryl — have asked for the whole case to be dismissed.
No coincidence, we hear, that the dismissal comes after the judge ruled the Lowe’s could go after Boyce for violating the confidentiality clause in her contract.
As for how much money changed hands … we can’t tell you exactly, but here’s what we hear — Laura won’t be planning any expensive vacations any time soon.
The other suit — involving former nanny Jessica Gibson — will also be dismissed.”
It amazes me when people are so willing to go after big celebrities such as Rob Lowe and think that they will see no consequences or that nobody will question their side of things. I think that somebody who had actually been sexually assaulted and was willing to publicly go after their perpetrator wouldn’t really care so much about charges that involved them backing out on their contract. Clearly this was a case of two ladies who thought they had a great get-quick-rich scheme and didn’t think things all the way through.
