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Re: You Smell Good: Is sniffing an act of adultery?

Storyteller — Sun, 12 Oct 2008 12:41:43 -0000

oh my God, that made me laugh my ars off!

Re: What legacy do you want to leave?

Storyteller — Thu, 23 Oct 2008 04:16:41 -0000

I would like to be a part of the Christian Sexual Revolution.

Re: Dinosaurs In The Garden Of Eden: Teaching Your Child Respect For The Environment

Storyteller — Thu, 23 Oct 2008 12:46:50 -0000

My daughter is THREE today, what a nice way to celebrate her birthday, Carrie And Danielle, by publishing this on the very day.

And thank you, Pearl, you're so right. Here's to a new year of magic awareness!

Re: Dinosaurs In The Garden Of Eden: Teaching Your Child Respect For The Environment

Storyteller — Thu, 23 Oct 2008 13:33:27 -0000

thank you, Jason!

Re: What legacy do you want to leave?

Storyteller — Thu, 23 Oct 2008 19:57:47 -0000

Both, Pema, well put! I could write a few novels about this subject, Linda and Weezie and welcome your views...I find in my experience: sex is both under rated and over rated in our society. I think Christianity could be very healing and informing for those suffering from unhealthy sexuality - the Bible is ripe with excellent advice and examples of loving sexuality - take Song Of Solomon for starters - but instead, in my experience, the Christian culture is rather "mum" about sensuality and short on celebrating healthy expressions of sexuality. It's a real shame.

Re: Dinosaurs In The Garden Of Eden: Teaching Your Child Respect For The Environment

Storyteller — Fri, 24 Oct 2008 13:58:38 -0000

great age, isn't it? xo L

Re: Identity Fraud: The Story of Charles the Gay

Storyteller — Tue, 28 Oct 2008 12:36:39 -0000

Yes! I dated a man more beautiful than me once and the next time I saw him he was with his new lover, "Mitch". I dated another man who was hugely feminized: painted his toenails, was a designer, had a high lilting voice, took forever to get dressed, had all sorts of body lotions, had pot pourri and candles in his apartment...but I'm sure he was straight, despite my misgvings. He was a straight man who was missing his mother who recently died and hated his dad - so I suspect he was embracing the parent he loved and rejecting the masculine because it was like Dad. But I'm not a shrink! I'm just a gal who wants a man who can grunt.

Re: What’s the best gift you’ve ever received?

Storyteller — Fri, 31 Oct 2008 02:13:08 -0000

Sixteen long stemmed red roses on my sixteenth birthday.
From my Papa.
I felt so grown up, so validated, so beautiful. So cherished. Sometimes that man just got it right.

Re: Dinosaurs In The Garden Of Eden: Teaching Your Child Respect For The Environment

Storyteller — Sun, 02 Nov 2008 12:57:32 -0000

An honor to have WW read my story - my first writing teacher and a beautiful poetic mind himself. And his amazing wife was the first to put environmentalism and vegetarianism in my path. A dynamic duo indeed. (but I still can't eat much tofu...)

Re: Food For The Soul: Light, Fresh and Fast Food for Octogenarians

Storyteller — Mon, 03 Nov 2008 12:21:51 -0000

blog sisters, sounds like a dinner party if I ever heard one!

Re: The Trouble With Death and Other Things I Don’t Want to Explain to My Toddler

Storyteller — Tue, 04 Nov 2008 11:55:03 -0000

Rick, I love the way you explain how children process spiritual concepts, I think you're so right. Thank you. This confirms to me its never a waste to start talking about these things young.

Re: The Trouble With Death and Other Things I Don’t Want to Explain to My Toddler

Storyteller — Tue, 04 Nov 2008 11:56:10 -0000

Do they get to bring their fur with them! haha, best line I've heard all week! I would say, "Yes, dear, but in heaven, they don't shed!"

Re: The Trouble With Death and Other Things I Don’t Want to Explain to My Toddler

Storyteller — Tue, 04 Nov 2008 11:57:58 -0000

Always a pleasure to give you salty coffee, Mojo, lovely woman.

Re: The Trouble With Death and Other Things I Don’t Want to Explain to My Toddler

Storyteller — Tue, 04 Nov 2008 12:06:25 -0000

Your son started asking about death before the age of one? Wow. A profound soul in that little body. How amazing children are. My sister took her daughter to our Dad's funeral, open casket and everything. I was shocked but I watched the 3 year old be shaken, curious, process, grieve and then move on over the course of time and it was so natural and so honest. In hindsight I think it was a much better choice than trying to explain why Nonno wasn't coming to visit her anymore.

Re: Confessions of an Imperfect Man (Just Ask My Wife!)

Storyteller — Tue, 04 Nov 2008 12:13:29 -0000

Rick, I love this article. I think you're right: there are a lot of naggers out there and it is not okay. It's a learned behavior - we heard our mother's do it and feel it's our job to also be the town cryer. Sometimes its just a matter of the woman being the one who does take care of domestic details and this maintenance is endless. But often I think nagging is a way of expressing dissatisfaction with bigger things in a passive aggressive manner - piecemeal revenge, chipping away at his ego bit by bit to gain control, put him down and punish him. This kind of behavior should not ever be tolerated. I see it in my friends sometimes and I call them on the BS, I see it in myself sometimes and stop short, trying to nip it in the bud.

Re: Cleaning Out The Closet: It’s Full and I Have Nothing to Wear

Storyteller — Wed, 05 Nov 2008 21:47:16 -0000

thank you Janna for your message and your loving thoughts. Most definitely if it were a fertility issue I would consider adoption. The issue is a husband who says "no". Bless you. xo L

Re: Cleaning Out The Closet: It’s Full and I Have Nothing to Wear

Storyteller — Wed, 05 Nov 2008 21:51:32 -0000

oh I know what you mean, Suzyn! I can't believe I'll never have a son. The death of an idea. I've been starting to think about grandchildren...perhaps I'll have a grand baby boy? But then I don't want to put too much pressure on my only child, haha, considering I'm thinking about her babies already and she's only 3! But save a few of those "crazy Tia Suzyn" things for a grandbaby...maybe? xo L

Re: The Middle Finger to Middle Age

Storyteller — Fri, 07 Nov 2008 23:30:01 -0000

congratulations Paul! Great to hear about your dedication, spurs me on. And teaching yoga at 80? Now there's an inspiration. Love it.

Re: Cleaning Out The Closet: It’s Full and I Have Nothing to Wear

Storyteller — Fri, 14 Nov 2008 17:26:43 -0000

I wash my clothes in cold. Wow. Your comment gave me chills, this is gorgeous writing. You should be writing, Becky. You have a gift. And yes, you look remarkable in red. Red goes well with black. Death and sex. Ain't that what it boils down to? With a fleeting rainbow inbetween.

Re: Cleaning Out The Closet: It’s Full and I Have Nothing to Wear

Storyteller — Fri, 14 Nov 2008 17:27:40 -0000

Skinny jeans. The only person who looks good in skinny jeans is Steve Tyler from Aerosmith...and that's just for kinks. lol!

Re: Dinosaurs In The Garden Of Eden: Teaching Your Child Respect For The Environment

Storyteller — Fri, 14 Nov 2008 17:31:17 -0000

Deanne, that's hilarious! Dinosaurs back with the dinosaurs. Thank you for writing. xo L

Re: Ignore Me: Using the Four Agreements to Combat an Unreturned Call

Storyteller — Sun, 16 Nov 2008 01:38:57 -0000

Under A Minute rule is an excellent idea! I'm going to add that to my skill set! Thanks Danette and Danielle. xo L

Re: How to Be a Stereotypical Mother-In-Law

Storyteller — Tue, 18 Nov 2008 13:21:28 -0000

Really, Lise? Yikes! I'm so sorry to hear it, but I'm glad that you married into someone kind.

Re: How to Be a Stereotypical Mother-In-Law

Storyteller — Tue, 18 Nov 2008 13:22:25 -0000

tee hee, thank you. At least in-laws can make for good comedic material if nothing else!

Re: What four words describe you?

Storyteller — Tue, 18 Nov 2008 20:05:18 -0000

Defiant. Fantasist. Ripe. Chosen.

Re: What four words describe you?

Storyteller — Tue, 18 Nov 2008 20:06:47 -0000

mercurial, what a great word.

Re: What four words describe you?

Storyteller — Tue, 18 Nov 2008 20:08:56 -0000

survivor, what a powerful word to claim. a jewel.

Re: How to Be a Stereotypical Mother-In-Law

Storyteller — Tue, 18 Nov 2008 20:11:25 -0000

Fabulous! Bring it on! I love your writing!

Re: How to Be a Stereotypical Mother-In-Law

Storyteller — Tue, 18 Nov 2008 20:12:39 -0000

yes, she's a luddite, thank God

Re: How to Be a Stereotypical Mother-In-Law

Storyteller — Tue, 18 Nov 2008 20:14:55 -0000

oh Helen, what a tragedy. These kinds of people end up alone. I feel bad that my MIL lives alone, in a city alone, but she refuses to live closer and does so many things that alienate her from us and others. I do feel a bit bad for writing this article but also hope that maybe others who can relate can stop the dynamic...I dunno. Usually worth sharing the story, anyway. Thank you for sharing yours with me.

Re: On your birthday, how do you like to be cherished?

Storyteller — Thu, 20 Nov 2008 12:24:31 -0000

Danielle, we're twins! I was hoping to head to Italy, my family has a villa just outside Rome. I haven't been since I was eleven. I was hoping to go by myself for a week and then have my family join me - as alone time is as precious rare as diamonds these days.

Re: A Boy’s First Time: More Than A Badge Of Honor

Storyteller — Thu, 20 Nov 2008 12:33:24 -0000

What a beautifully written vulnerable article, Rick. Thank you for giving me an insight into the world of a young man that I just don't get a chance to know. I feel if I ever have a son this article has blessed me with new eyes, new respect. But even more than that, it helps bridge the gap between "woman" and "man" for me. It is a revelation to me and warming, to know you have shared some of the same feelings I have when it comes to sex and vulnerability.

Re: What do you love about being a woman (or what do you love about women)?

Storyteller — Tue, 02 Dec 2008 13:10:51 -0000

I am shelter. I am able to invite my lover inside of me where it is warm. I am home. I have life within me, I can make milk for newborns. This amazes me. I am curves and poetry and five senses plus six. I am a creator like my Creator. Being a woman is the greatest gift God has given me and I am so thankful.

Re: What are you going to do today, or this weekend, to create joy for someone else?

Storyteller — Fri, 05 Dec 2008 21:24:09 -0000

I'm going to babysit all day and night so my pals can go to a Christmas party and not brerak the bank. I'm going to be kind to my dogs and take them for a long walk in the forest.

Re: My Couples Therapist is in Love With My Husband

Storyteller — Fri, 05 Dec 2008 21:30:07 -0000

Thank you MVL!

Re: My Couples Therapist is in Love With My Husband

Storyteller — Fri, 05 Dec 2008 21:32:19 -0000

When I hesitate on a subject matter I do honestly think, "I have to write this into an article this week, Mojo will be reading it, while sipping her coffee...this one's for her"

Re: My Couples Therapist is in Love With My Husband

Storyteller — Fri, 05 Dec 2008 21:34:03 -0000

Thank you, Pearl! Love you. To be fair to the therapist, this rapid fire thought progression happened in about ten seconds...she's been a good help so far. I wonder what article I will write next week however, and I wonder what excellent shoes she will wear? lol

Re: My Couples Therapist is in Love With My Husband

Storyteller — Fri, 05 Dec 2008 21:35:33 -0000

Thank you Carolynn - I was a bit worried to post this one but it seems its always worth the risk as others can relate..thank you for your encouragement. It's hard work this love stuff. I hope I have the stomach for it. My best to you.

Re: My Couples Therapist is in Love With My Husband

Storyteller — Fri, 05 Dec 2008 21:38:53 -0000

It is a strange thing. I'll write an article before I'll call a friend. Seems oddly safer to share my pain publicly when it is this close to home. Thank you for listening. Thank you for writing. Alison. You are part of my community. Part of my healing process ,if that indeed is what is happening, which I think it is. Thank you.

Re: What is the quirkiest thing in your home that you will never give away?

Storyteller — Mon, 08 Dec 2008 15:23:04 -0000

A handpainted circus wagon from my first professional show. I dragged it across North America with two other female clowns. When I got married it was a bone of contention. The picture of the clowns scared my husband and...I mean, what is one to do with a 3 hundred pound contraption like that? But how to give it up? It folded out into a stage, it had hand painted canvas curtains...I thought it would be great for my kids someday. Our compromise was this: my husband cut off the main painted panels and turned it into a large desk and storage wall unit for my little girl. Coolest bedroom in town!

Re: Five Best Pregnancy and Baby Books Actually Read by a Mother

Storyteller — Tue, 09 Dec 2008 01:18:55 -0000

Great list! I also read 7 baby books as a kick off to motherhood. The Baby Whisperer was my favorite. If I have baby number two, I'll have to read your top five! Thanks for the review. Cheers, Lucia

Re: How do you want your neighborhood to feel?

Storyteller — Tue, 09 Dec 2008 14:52:55 -0000

I live on the East Side. This means my block has the widest variety of people possible: high grade piano teacher, opera singer and two actors in our block. We have the old families who have been here for decades: the Chinese and the Italian, back to back, both extraordinarily fond of family gatherings and cement lawn ornaments. To our left are Australians, to our right are Filipino and Vietnamese. We have a funky corner of lesbians, one is my childcare worker. We have the yuppy family who have refurbished the Victorian special on the corner, their gourmet dog yapping in the window. We have an ol' English Bitty around the bend who is a bit nutty but has the best garden on the East side, the dart champion beer drinkers behind us, the construction worker from Alberta and the family from India in the big pink house. Walking down our street at supper time is like attending some International food festival - the scents are amazing! So, yeah, I love the mosaic. We live shoulder to shoulder in relative peace and harmony and it gives me hope for the rest of the world.

Re: How do you want your neighborhood to feel?

Storyteller — Tue, 09 Dec 2008 14:53:52 -0000

NYC...how dreamy!

Re: How to Get Over a Bad Birthing Experience

Storyteller — Tue, 09 Dec 2008 15:00:45 -0000

Thank you for this article, Keris. I haven't heard anyone talk about this, quite this way. My first birth was glorious my second birth, traumatic. I agree with you, counselling has been very important...and I've found yoga has helped me ease the bad memories out of my body, the pain and grief that is stored in my tissues. Bless you as you bring life into this world!

Re: Four Questions to Ask Yourself About Parenting

Storyteller — Tue, 09 Dec 2008 15:02:47 -0000

Excellent reminder, Pearl, thank you! So true. xo L

Re: What are your best organizational tips?

Storyteller — Wed, 10 Dec 2008 04:36:35 -0000

I schedule in my exercise as though it were an appointment with a client. I plan my menu for the week so I don't buy excess food that rots, I know what I'm cooking for dinner and this keeps me nourished, fit and clear headed. if i don't organize my body, everything else goes to hell, eventually.

Re: Should I Stay or Should I Go: Holding On To Marriage

Storyteller — Thu, 11 Dec 2008 15:47:03 -0000

In a society where too often we hear "if you're not happy, leave", this article gave me courage. I love "evanescent leaves". Yes, I am more permanent than that. Thank you Pearl.

Re: Tolerating Sexism Towards Men in the Workplace

Storyteller — Sat, 13 Dec 2008 04:15:04 -0000

Aha! Rene, my friend! You're right.

Re: Tolerating Sexism Towards Men in the Workplace

Storyteller — Sat, 13 Dec 2008 04:16:56 -0000

and yeah, you should be painting like hell. You're amazing. And that's no "I'm your friend" hyperbole.

Re: My Couples Therapist is in Love With My Husband

Storyteller — Sat, 13 Dec 2008 04:18:39 -0000

xo Lottie - thank you! I'll try to keep it up!

Re: How to Be a Stereotypical Mother-In-Law

Storyteller — Sat, 13 Dec 2008 04:20:09 -0000

have to laugh, yes? Or someone gets their false teeth put through the garborator..."ooops! so sorry! now you'll have to gum your insults!"

Re: How to Be a Stereotypical Mother-In-Law

Storyteller — Sat, 13 Dec 2008 04:21:22 -0000

Aha, good suggestion, Susan!

Re: What are you trying to achieve?

Storyteller — Sun, 14 Dec 2008 17:18:52 -0000

Playwright Jose Rivera said something along the lines of: every time you write you should be putting your career at risk...meaning, write what pushes your own envelope. I am trying to acheive authenticity through asking myself the hardest questions: and wrapping a play, an article, a film, around those questions. I grow and learn through my art and in this very naked process, others just might find catharsis and entertainment if Im honest enough.

Re: There Is No Santa Claus, Mommy, You Big Fat Liar!

Storyteller — Mon, 15 Dec 2008 17:16:06 -0000

That's great, Alida. I hope to do that for my daughter. The Santa being pretend and the Jesus being real.

Re: There Is No Santa Claus, Mommy, You Big Fat Liar!

Storyteller — Wed, 17 Dec 2008 00:47:23 -0000

I think you should ask Santa for a history book in your stocking...Jesus, that radical socialist feminist sensualist Mind rocked this world two thousand and some years ago.

Re: What are your can’t-live-without-it beauty products?

Storyteller — Wed, 17 Dec 2008 16:42:22 -0000

Mac's red brick lip liner and pressed powder. Give me that and I'm ready to seduce anyone, anytime.

Re: The All-Time Top 10 Most Unlikely Duets

Storyteller — Wed, 17 Dec 2008 16:45:14 -0000

what a delightfully fun article! Looking forward to listening to some of these. I love the duet between Bono and Sinatra...but what Christmas carol was it now...hmm...I also love Bono's One with Mary Blige and Bono's "when love came to town" with BB King. Okay...maybe I got a theme here...maybe I'd like my own duet with Bono!

Re: There Is No Santa Claus, Mommy, You Big Fat Liar!

Storyteller — Wed, 17 Dec 2008 16:48:06 -0000

I love the way you word this, Den, "it is us". Thank you!

Re: How do you want your family gatherings to feel?

Storyteller — Mon, 22 Dec 2008 14:01:08 -0000

fun that borders on frostbite, at least three generations gathered for a reading of St Luke around the fire place, a turkey so big it barely gets into the oven, carols - the only time of the year I hear my grandpa singing.

Re: What advice would you give to yourself 10 years ago?

Storyteller — Tue, 23 Dec 2008 15:10:45 -0000

If he isn't pursuing you, he is not worth pursuing. End of story.

Re: The Healing Power Of A Nude Portrait

Storyteller — Tue, 23 Dec 2008 20:03:49 -0000

L'Tanya, love the idea. I went completely nude instead of a lingerie shot which felt even more...like art. More full on "here I am" - but it's all good. Its all good!

Re: The Healing Power Of A Nude Portrait

Storyteller — Tue, 23 Dec 2008 20:05:52 -0000

Carolynn, what an amazing story! You gave me shivers reading this revelation of yours, this strong, empowering and wise choice. You have inspired me today. thank you.

Re: You Smell Good: Is sniffing an act of adultery?

Storyteller — Wed, 07 Jan 2009 14:24:40 -0000

Thank you - and GREAT word!

Re: You Smell Good: Is sniffing an act of adultery?

Storyteller — Wed, 07 Jan 2009 14:25:55 -0000

how lovely, soft blanket and fresh cut wood...I'm all gushy now...

Re: You Smell Good: Is sniffing an act of adultery?

Storyteller — Wed, 07 Jan 2009 14:28:10 -0000

thank you, Tim, you're right, now that I pay attention to the natural more, the artificial is repugnant. The more I pay attention to the "animal" I am and others are, the more grounded I become, the more in-tune, the more passionate and alive. Thank you for writing - cheers, L

Re: If You Write It, They Will Come: 5 Easy Steps to Finding the Love of Your Dreams

Storyteller — Tue, 13 Jan 2009 16:23:58 -0000

great article! Love the Jung quote and the idea of thinking about "what if you don't meet your soul mate" and examining the fall out of that. So glad you met the man who met your list...there is hope for us all out there. Thank you Monika! xo L

Re: Adam’s Rib: Feminist Thoughts On Being “A Helpmate”

Storyteller — Thu, 15 Jan 2009 01:55:43 -0000

my pleasure, Pearl, thank you for missing me! xo L

Re: What Item of Clothing Makes You Feel Your Sexiest?

Storyteller — Thu, 15 Jan 2009 15:56:07 -0000

I have a black slinky dress that hugs in all the right places and plunges at the neckline in folds - so it is dangerously revealing at certain angles and rather covered at others. That peek-a-boo is titillating. I know when I peek and I know when I boo. And to who.

Re: Adam’s Rib: Feminist Thoughts On Being “A Helpmate”

Storyteller — Thu, 15 Jan 2009 15:57:37 -0000

thank you lovely Danielle and I have been so enjoying your website whitehottruth.com!

Re: Taking Risks When It Comes To Love; Is It Always Worth It?

Storyteller — Tue, 27 Jan 2009 14:55:09 -0000

This week I have had my guts kicked out for loving someone. Love is not safe, ever. Because you walk around with no protection. Love does not make room for pride either. There is nothing guaranteed about love and most certainly there is nothing fair about love. You will be betrayed, on some level. You will be stabbed. You will be abandoned. Humans f**k up everything. We do. I've done it - and we rarely even do it wittingly - hurt someone who loves us. And this time I got hurt. But you know, even after I lay on the floor, pushing my own spleen back into my abdomen...wiping up my own blood...love gave me the strength to reach out and say, "I forgive you. I love you. Now that we understand each other better, let's try again." And that amazing warm burn came over me. That Eternal Bottomless strength. Aha. Love is so big and so mighty and so God - I don't need the smaller ideas of fairness, pride and safety I cling to. With Love I truly am inviincible.

Re: Tattoos, For Real: 8 Things To Know About Getting Inked

Storyteller — Tue, 27 Jan 2009 14:59:23 -0000

great article. Good prep. I go in this week!