Tag Archives: God

“Faith”

“Faith” What is the place of faith in a woman’s life or a man’s?  In what should we have faith and when is it best to withhold it? As a small child, it’s been reported that I was standing on … Continue reading

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“Seduction”

“Seduction”  Thanks to the “most interesting man in the world,” pictured above in the ad for Mexican beer, I don’t have to explain what I mean by “seduction.”  Look deeply and fixedly into his eyes, ladies, and tell me nothing … Continue reading

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“Clothes”

“Clothes” Clothes are a much bigger subject than is generally supposed.  I often say, “It doesn’t matter what happens, so long as you’re dressed for it.”  I suspect more than a few women would agree with me. The work of … Continue reading

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“Masculinity”

 1899 | “Berth deck cooks aboard cruiser U.S.S. Brooklyn” | Edward H. Hart “Masculinity” Any woman still maintaining that the terms “masculinity” and “femininity” should be put between scare quotes, as mere social or grammatical constructs, is invited to walk … Continue reading

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