I find the whole psychology of tattoos fascinating. (Read, “Until I Find You,” by John Irving, not only because I adore everything by John Irving, but also because it’s an interesting look at tattoo artists and people who get tattoos and the ultimate tattoo-ees, those with full-body tattoos). Read More...

One of my absolute favorite things to do is read. I'll read almost anything, although I tend to prefer fiction, don't generally like science fiction (love Robert Heinlein, though), and never read romance. I read like a starving person eats, my eyes flying over the pages, devouring the words, tone, characters, and story. I love books. I love words. I love stories. Read More...

Something that has been on my mind for a very long time is the question of why it is that despite tremendous strides in women's rights and opportunities, women often continue to have lower self esteem than men, continue to tend to pursue lower-paying jobs involving less risk, feel anxiety about appearance, back off from conflict and extreme competition, and worry ourselves to death over not doing things as well as we should. Read More...

Fidel Castro announced on Tuesday he was stepping down as President of the Council of State and commander-in-chief after 49 years as the leader of Cuba.
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My best friend ran her first half marathon last week. She did it after only running for about 6 weeks, never really training, without benefit of a running club or running magazines or special equipment. She completed the entire thing in an amazing 2 hours and 18 minutes. She did it, mostly, because she decided she could. And she was right.
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Despite the facts that my degree is in political science, I worked for the Federal government for many years, and I believe vehemently in the obligation as well as the right of every American to educate themselves and vote according to what they believe, I have to admit I don't follow the primaries as closely as I could.  I think it's a case of information overload.  Read More...

Before I start, let me say two things:

I don’t know Jamie Lynn Spears or the Spears family, so all my thoughts are just that…thoughts and conjecture.
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Lisa Ruth was born in Alabama, grew up in Northern Virginia, and now lives in South Florida with her wonderful husband and partner, her amazing 8-year-old son, and their two dogs. She is blessed with supportive parents, two loving sisters, in-laws she actually likes, and very generous, magnificent friends. Read More...