Archive for October, 2009

What I’ve Learned From Pole Dancing

Monday, October 12th, 2009

A few months ago, I was watching the National Pole Dancing Championships on YouTube and was inspired by the athleticism and utter sexiness of these women. I sat there for the seven and a half minute video with my mouth hanging open, riveted by the movements.  “How on earth do they DO that?!” I thought. [...]

Learning to Love What Is

Tuesday, October 6th, 2009

Americans in general and American women in particular are suffering from a terrible disease.  It’s the “malaise of discontent;” the malaise of longing for what we think we don’t have.  It’s contagious, but usually not fatal.  Instead, it’s a wasting disease.  It lays waste to self-confidence and self-esteem.  It’s transmitted via social interactions and by [...]

Bacon Sex

Saturday, October 3rd, 2009

Flipping through a recent Cosmopolitan the other day, I was drawn to the title of an article called “Bacon Sex.”  You might think it was the Sex that drew me, but really it was the Bacon.  I am shamelessly addicted to bacon, and the thought of combining with another thing I adore was intriguing.