It’s a great disservice to talk or write about sex half-assedly. You need to talk about the entire ass, and all the other parts that go along with it. Maybe that one will end up on one of those little desk calendars someday… Some of the topics we’re most uncomfortable addressing are those that involve [...]

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The Argument for Localized Economies Our modern globalized system has many benefits, including availability of a wonderful array of household products and food choices, along with the cost and quality advantages that often (but not always) come with centralized production. A major issue is that the pendulum has swung too far in the direction of [...]

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I had originally planned this post for a few weeks later in the series. Given recent media accusations that presidential candidate Newt Gingrich requested an open marriage, alongside his angry response to them, I decided this topic was particularly timely. Even when I disagree with a candidate on certain issues, I feel sad for them [...]

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Many argue that “alternative lifestyles,” a term often used to refer to anyone not fitting into the heterosexual monogamous box, are a threat to the family structure, and thus a threat to the very fabric of our society. For example: “If our little Timmy sees our male neighbor kissing his male partner, he may also [...]

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Countless people around the globe have been protesting the financial system, blaming it for large disparities in economic wealth, and thus their unhappiness. A small percentage of individuals are living extremely fabulous lifestyles, while hundreds of thousands of people are at consistent risk of starving. Sure, there’s certainly a share of people with great financial [...]

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As we consider the 2009 presidential inauguration ceremony for Barack Obama, we can develop tools for personal life transitions. Inauguration, as defined by Merriam-Webster, means “to induct into office with suitable ceremonies,” “to dedicate ceremoniously, or “to bring about the beginning of.” Wikipedia describes an inauguration as “a formal ceremony to mark the beginning of [...]

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There was a significant amount of media coverage late last week over Pennsylvania Governor Ed Rendell’s comments regarding Janet Napolitano. Not realizing he was speaking near a turned-on microphone, he noted that Napolitano was a perfect candidate for Homeland Security Secretary because she has no life or family and “can devote, literally, 19 to 20 [...]

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I enjoy listening to how people use words. In fact, this is a cornerstone of life coaching, as the type of language we use illustrates much about how we think. How we think, in turn, determines much of our reality. If we consistently fear that the worst is going to happen to us, operating from [...]

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Are you a political activist, volunteer, candidate, or concerned citizen who simply hopes that your vote will help to create positive change? Are you seeking to balance personal quality of life and impact during turbulent political times? As the 2008 U.S. elections approach, the tension builds. Not much time is left, and various media messages [...]

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