Tuesday, December 7, 2010
Thursday, December 2, 2010
Cold Kind of Warm Kind of Night
I love and so it's been said that I breathe. I want to take you into the swelling mists of that imagination I've never dared to trespass. What will we gain from this? Is there any gain in love but to live in it? I can handle these passions like water through a sieve, and I want you still. Oh sweetheart, I never stopped wanting you and never..
Give me a glass of your emotions, and I will show you what the cup is for.
Give me a glass of your emotions, and I will show you what the cup is for.
Wednesday, December 1, 2010
Tuesday, November 30, 2010
'Sexual orientation is between our ears'
'Anyone should only ever engage in the sexual activities they and their partners want to, and any kind of receptive anal sex is always just one option of many. Whether you ever want to explore that or not, if you're holding unto homophobic or body-hating baggage about your bottom, let it go. The prostate gland and other parts of the perianal region ARE part of everyone's sexual body. When any of us have ideas that a given part of our body is icky or shameful, it tends to have a negative influence on our sex lives and our sexualities, and can also impact how partners feel about their bodies. Nothing on the body is gross or unacceptable, and no part of the body or anything you do with it says anything at all about your sexual orientation. Sexual orientation is between our ears, not in our bottoms or between our legs.'
Credit to Scarleteen.com
Credit to Scarleteen.com
Thursday, November 11, 2010
Paths to Pleasure through TIME Magazine
Path to pleasure? So very much to discover and understand. What brings you pleasure, dearest reader? What are your reasons why?
Think about it, mull it over, leave a comment, and I'll comment you back.
And that is all that I have for this evening.
Sweet dreams, sweet dreamers.
Think about it, mull it over, leave a comment, and I'll comment you back.
And that is all that I have for this evening.
Sweet dreams, sweet dreamers.
Saturday, November 6, 2010
Mending Broken Streams
You're giving me so much as you smile at the pieces of my mind
That chip and melt away into new icicles chilling the tip of my tongue
Sugar sweet and waiting
Catching a tune as you blissfully lather my hope with fresh trust
I want to bathe in your kindness and taste all of the white chocolate that you
have not once ceased to offer
Friday, October 15, 2010
Naked Yoga
Very clever advertising. Lovely, naked model and a good cause? This is worth posting.
Another link here.
Another link here.
Wednesday, October 6, 2010
What's your type.. and do you have one?
You Fall for the Sensitive and Romantic Type
You are a bit of an idealist when it comes to love, and you want to be with a partner who appreciates romance as much as you do.You know you've found your soulmate when you're with someone you'd die for. You believe in sacrificing everything for true love, if necessary.
A simple "I love you," kiss, or even look can sweep you off your feet. You tend to get lost in the moment.
You believe in happy endings, and you're looking for a prince or princess willing to ride off into the sunset with you.
You know, this really doesn't surprise me, no. Not at all.
Want to see what type you fall for? (If you haven't figured it out already). Take the very short test here.
Tuesday, October 5, 2010
"I Want My Wife to Dominate Me"
From the website of the Domintrix known as Arena Blaze (link);
'I have heard these words before, "I want my wife to dominate me!" or "How can I convince or get my wife to dominate me?". This occurs more often than many people realize. A lovely submissive type husband would really like his wife to dominate him. I am assuming for our purposes here, that this means he wants to be dominated in the bedroom. ...and I have the answer.
He may make comments that he is open to the idea, but can't get her to really understand and go through with it. For example, here is a letter I received recently from a husband who is not alone in his problem of "how to get my wife to dominate me" --
Hi. I have been trying to casually convince my wife to dominate me, but she won't take the bait. Please help. I don't want her to think I'm weird , but I want her to accept it and follow through! I really want this so bad ! I would love to be dominated...
The problem is very obvious. He is casually hinting around at the idea. Of course she won't take the bait -- she doesn't know what he is really asking for. She may even think he's just joking around or flirting with the idea. This hinting type behavior is a very common communication problem in many marriages! One partner hints around, but never asks directly and specifically for what they need. For some reason, committed couples often think the other person is supposed to "understand them" which translates to "read my mind". Reality check people -- you need to just ask.
One happy wife told me that she would have NEVER initiated domme behavior in the bedroom if her husband had not just come out and asked her one day. She said she would have never thought her husband would enjoy something like that. It's hard for many women to imagine a 'normal' man wanting a woman to control him in any way, much less in a way where wife dominates husband. It's also hard for a woman who is normally very in control of herself and her own life to imagine anyone wanting to NOT be in control.
So suck it up, and ask. She can't read your mind. You're married, and you need to just be honest. And also remember, don't just ask -- be specific.
It's probably best that you have this talk when you are NOT in the bedroom. Do not spring it on her when you are both sweaty in the sheets in the throws of your normal foreplay routine. She will need a little time to think about the whole idea as well as get some ideas together in her head about what she is going to do.
Sit her down and talk to her - directly. No hinting! Make it playful. Say something like, "You know, I would really be turned on if we could do a little dominatrix/submissive role playing. Would you be willing to do that with me? Maybe tomorrow evening?" She still may hesitate a little because of her own lack of confidence, due mostly to the fact that she has no idea what she's supposed to do specifically. If so, recommend something very simple for starters, such as a blindfold. (and send her to this website too to check out the Training Day scene).
Suggest something like, "I'd like you to blindfold me, and I will get on my knees and not be allowed to move or touch you in any way unless you specifically tell me to." A blindfold is an excellent way to start, because she will feel more confident if she knows you aren't looking at her. She may worry that you'll laugh at her, in which case tell her that you want to be punished even if you giggle without her permission.
If that idea sounds reasonable, then here's your chance to turn the conversation up a notch and tell her that some fuzzy handcuffs and a little spanker paddle would really be fun too. Suggest that you will provide these new toys, or maybe she would rather pick her own. She may wonder how much domination you really want and not know how far or where to go with it all. Assure her that it is totally consensual, and if she does anything you truly don't want, then you'll use your safety word, and that's how she'll know she's still on the right track.
You might also mention that this is not the ONLY way you'd (or she) would like to make love, just something you'd like to do once in a while (if this is how you really feel). Maybe you're even willing to switch roles and let her be the submissive occasionally. She may really like that idea too.
When you're having this conversation, make sure that certain things are understood:
1. One of you will take on a dominant role and the other the submissive. You will not switch during the scene.
2. You both understand that it is all by mutual consent
3.You will have a safety word to be used when something is happening that the other truly wants to stop, and you will both honor it. You will decide ahead of time what will happen when the safety word is used - whether it means the whole session stops or just the most recent activity. Please check the Safety Suggestions as well.
4. You will both respect the privacy of your bedroom, unless you both agree it's ok to talk about it outside your bedroom or with others.
The happy wife whose husband finally just asked is thrilled that he did, and they have taken things even further with rope and fun outfits, and playful banter regarding her new "alter ego" who occasionally sends him notes telling him what she is going to do to him that evening.
Ladies -- If you are reading this and still need convincing, or if you think this type of request is "weird", keep reading. You probably got here by looking for answers to "my husband wants me to dominate him" and are trying to figure it all out. Some women are uncomfortable in this role at first, but then quickly find that it is a fabulous place to be. Traditionally you may have grown up in a man's world and think that a "real" man should take charge all the time. But truly, a real man is one who puts his own needs aside and serves others. He does it willingly and with full consent. This is all he's really asking for in the bedroom too. He wants to give himself over to you, and to serve you and worship you like the goddess that he sees in you.
Guys -- Good luck. If all goes well, you'll have the answer on how to get your wife to dominate you, and you'll be blind folded or handcuffed in no time.'
Speak up, lovers around the world, and you just might get everything and more that your imagination has been dying for...
'I have heard these words before, "I want my wife to dominate me!" or "How can I convince or get my wife to dominate me?". This occurs more often than many people realize. A lovely submissive type husband would really like his wife to dominate him. I am assuming for our purposes here, that this means he wants to be dominated in the bedroom. ...and I have the answer.
He may make comments that he is open to the idea, but can't get her to really understand and go through with it. For example, here is a letter I received recently from a husband who is not alone in his problem of "how to get my wife to dominate me" --
Hi. I have been trying to casually convince my wife to dominate me, but she won't take the bait. Please help. I don't want her to think I'm weird , but I want her to accept it and follow through! I really want this so bad ! I would love to be dominated...
The problem is very obvious. He is casually hinting around at the idea. Of course she won't take the bait -- she doesn't know what he is really asking for. She may even think he's just joking around or flirting with the idea. This hinting type behavior is a very common communication problem in many marriages! One partner hints around, but never asks directly and specifically for what they need. For some reason, committed couples often think the other person is supposed to "understand them" which translates to "read my mind". Reality check people -- you need to just ask.
One happy wife told me that she would have NEVER initiated domme behavior in the bedroom if her husband had not just come out and asked her one day. She said she would have never thought her husband would enjoy something like that. It's hard for many women to imagine a 'normal' man wanting a woman to control him in any way, much less in a way where wife dominates husband. It's also hard for a woman who is normally very in control of herself and her own life to imagine anyone wanting to NOT be in control.
So suck it up, and ask. She can't read your mind. You're married, and you need to just be honest. And also remember, don't just ask -- be specific.
It's probably best that you have this talk when you are NOT in the bedroom. Do not spring it on her when you are both sweaty in the sheets in the throws of your normal foreplay routine. She will need a little time to think about the whole idea as well as get some ideas together in her head about what she is going to do.
Sit her down and talk to her - directly. No hinting! Make it playful. Say something like, "You know, I would really be turned on if we could do a little dominatrix/submissive role playing. Would you be willing to do that with me? Maybe tomorrow evening?" She still may hesitate a little because of her own lack of confidence, due mostly to the fact that she has no idea what she's supposed to do specifically. If so, recommend something very simple for starters, such as a blindfold. (and send her to this website too to check out the Training Day scene).
Suggest something like, "I'd like you to blindfold me, and I will get on my knees and not be allowed to move or touch you in any way unless you specifically tell me to." A blindfold is an excellent way to start, because she will feel more confident if she knows you aren't looking at her. She may worry that you'll laugh at her, in which case tell her that you want to be punished even if you giggle without her permission.
If that idea sounds reasonable, then here's your chance to turn the conversation up a notch and tell her that some fuzzy handcuffs and a little spanker paddle would really be fun too. Suggest that you will provide these new toys, or maybe she would rather pick her own. She may wonder how much domination you really want and not know how far or where to go with it all. Assure her that it is totally consensual, and if she does anything you truly don't want, then you'll use your safety word, and that's how she'll know she's still on the right track.
You might also mention that this is not the ONLY way you'd (or she) would like to make love, just something you'd like to do once in a while (if this is how you really feel). Maybe you're even willing to switch roles and let her be the submissive occasionally. She may really like that idea too.
When you're having this conversation, make sure that certain things are understood:
1. One of you will take on a dominant role and the other the submissive. You will not switch during the scene.
2. You both understand that it is all by mutual consent
3.You will have a safety word to be used when something is happening that the other truly wants to stop, and you will both honor it. You will decide ahead of time what will happen when the safety word is used - whether it means the whole session stops or just the most recent activity. Please check the Safety Suggestions as well.
4. You will both respect the privacy of your bedroom, unless you both agree it's ok to talk about it outside your bedroom or with others.
The happy wife whose husband finally just asked is thrilled that he did, and they have taken things even further with rope and fun outfits, and playful banter regarding her new "alter ego" who occasionally sends him notes telling him what she is going to do to him that evening.
Ladies -- If you are reading this and still need convincing, or if you think this type of request is "weird", keep reading. You probably got here by looking for answers to "my husband wants me to dominate him" and are trying to figure it all out. Some women are uncomfortable in this role at first, but then quickly find that it is a fabulous place to be. Traditionally you may have grown up in a man's world and think that a "real" man should take charge all the time. But truly, a real man is one who puts his own needs aside and serves others. He does it willingly and with full consent. This is all he's really asking for in the bedroom too. He wants to give himself over to you, and to serve you and worship you like the goddess that he sees in you.
Guys -- Good luck. If all goes well, you'll have the answer on how to get your wife to dominate you, and you'll be blind folded or handcuffed in no time.'
Speak up, lovers around the world, and you just might get everything and more that your imagination has been dying for...
Monday, October 4, 2010
Ella Fitzgerald
The great singer Ella Fitzgerald understands the art of expressing strings of emotion on the breeze. Have hope sweet readers, there is a someone out there that's worth such a love song. In fact, you are worth such a love song. Take a deep breath and let the voice of Mrs. Fitzgerald sweep you to an era that just won't be forgotten.
There's a saying old, says that love is blind
Still we're often told, "seek and ye shall find"
So I'm going to seek a certain lad I've had in mind
Looking everywhere, haven't found him yet
He's the big affair I cannot forget
Only man I ever think of with regret
I'd like to add his initial to my monogram
Tell me, where is the shepherd for this lost lamb?
There's a somebody I'm longin' to see
I hope that he, turns out to be
Someone who'll watch over me
I'm a little lamb who's lost in the wood
I know I could, always be good
To one who'll watch over me
Although he may not be the man some
Girls think of as handsome
To my heart he carries the key
Won't you tell him please to put on some speed
Follow my lead, oh, how I need
Someone to watch over me
(bridge)
Won't you tell him please to put on some speed
Follow my lead, oh, how I need
Someone to watch over me
Someone to watch over me
There's a saying old, says that love is blind
Still we're often told, "seek and ye shall find"
So I'm going to seek a certain lad I've had in mind
Looking everywhere, haven't found him yet
He's the big affair I cannot forget
Only man I ever think of with regret
I'd like to add his initial to my monogram
Tell me, where is the shepherd for this lost lamb?
There's a somebody I'm longin' to see
I hope that he, turns out to be
Someone who'll watch over me
I'm a little lamb who's lost in the wood
I know I could, always be good
To one who'll watch over me
Although he may not be the man some
Girls think of as handsome
To my heart he carries the key
Won't you tell him please to put on some speed
Follow my lead, oh, how I need
Someone to watch over me
(bridge)
Won't you tell him please to put on some speed
Follow my lead, oh, how I need
Someone to watch over me
Someone to watch over me
Sunday, October 3, 2010
Almost Monday
It's starting to get cold outside. Have you noticed? This season gives you ever more reason to hold your lover's hand, and don't forget a kiss to soothe chilled bones.
Friday, October 1, 2010
Chilly Friday Evening
There is so much calling to me tonight. I can feel a thunderswept Autumn piercing my aging afternoons. October is bristling with the revolution of seasons and my heart goes out to the haunted. I want so badly to hear your name again, hear it on my own tongue. The antechambers of Winter have been opened, just a crack. I can hear the tinsel and cold seeping through such a door. Take me as I am tonight, because tomorrow I will never be the same. The carved hollows of a nearby lamp call to me, beckoning my shadow ever closer. The road outside is a muted, desolate thing, but there is a peaceful solitude lingering where my fresh hope never fully materialized. Coffins of love shudder to point fish pale fingers at me..'nevermore, nevermore..' But my own relic has been cracked, and I've learned to breathe again.
Just some thoughts for the night. I hope this weekend is kind to you.
Just some thoughts for the night. I hope this weekend is kind to you.
Thursday, September 30, 2010
Wednesday, September 29, 2010
A Story
For any of you sweet readers that has ever had a tooth for vampires. This story is a sexy-sweet read, don't be surprised if you read it more than once. There is even some inspiration to be had from this story if you're paying attention..
'Tracy chased Vachon up the stairs, laughing and crying and filled with the joy of what was happening to them. They get a second chance. This time she wasn't going to blow it. And tonight...tonight they were finally going to make love. She remembered the moment of his bite, the incredible sucking and drawing of her blood into him, and the pulsating waves washing over her. The thought took her breath away.'
'Tracy chased Vachon up the stairs, laughing and crying and filled with the joy of what was happening to them. They get a second chance. This time she wasn't going to blow it. And tonight...tonight they were finally going to make love. She remembered the moment of his bite, the incredible sucking and drawing of her blood into him, and the pulsating waves washing over her. The thought took her breath away.'
Tuesday, September 28, 2010
Oral Arguments by Greta Christina
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Monday, September 27, 2010
It will all work out eventually
'I’ve been thinking a lot about how lucky I am. How I used to consider myself unlucky in love and with women in general. Sure I could have sex with plenty but when it came to actual relationships it never worked out the way I had hoped. Either I didn’t feel it or they didn’t feel it.
I was reminded of this recently when my first real girlfriend added me as a friend on facebook. We emailed back and forth, catching up, talking about her kids, her ex husband, her new boyfriend. This is the first woman to break my heart. I was 19 and thought I’d never recover from it. I was crushed. Now I wanted to thank her for it. But how do you thank someone for breaking up with you because you found something so much better? You found what you always wanted even at 19 but didn’t’ think it was possible. How do you say that without sounding like an asshole?
Fast forward a few days and I’m finishing up some work. Sade had gone to bed a few minutes before and I was in a rush to join her. I take out the trash, wash the dishes, brush my teeth and I quietly walk into the bedroom.
She’s fast asleep. Naked and sprawled out. My heart jumps at the sight of her, seconds later my cock does too. I strip and lay next to her, tempted to start kissing her back or gently lick her ass, or nibbling her ear. I’m pretty sure if I did, she’d wake up and jump on me but I can’t seem to bring myself to disturb her. She looks so breathtaking while she’s dreaming that it feels like it would be a crime.
I start thinking about the road that took me here, how it’s more than just the kind of sex I was looking for.
It’s not just about the beatings, the bondage, the amazing sex, my submission to her or her dominance of me.
It’s about the day to day, the not as kinky days.
It’s about walking in the door from work and squeezing her tight.
It’s about making her a snack in the kitchen only to turn around to see her smiling at me and finding out she was standing there the whole time just enjoying me making her something.
It’s about giving her massages while listening to This American Life.
It’s the lazy days, the planning for the future, the laughing, the inside jokes, the cuddling and a million other things.
I think back again to that 19 year-old version of me. If I could go back in time I would have told him not to worry, that everything would work out, to just enjoy the journey and not worry so much about the destination.
That he shouldn’t focus so much on what he doesn’t have and take pleasure in the things he does have.
It will all work out eventually.'
Link
I was reminded of this recently when my first real girlfriend added me as a friend on facebook. We emailed back and forth, catching up, talking about her kids, her ex husband, her new boyfriend. This is the first woman to break my heart. I was 19 and thought I’d never recover from it. I was crushed. Now I wanted to thank her for it. But how do you thank someone for breaking up with you because you found something so much better? You found what you always wanted even at 19 but didn’t’ think it was possible. How do you say that without sounding like an asshole?
Fast forward a few days and I’m finishing up some work. Sade had gone to bed a few minutes before and I was in a rush to join her. I take out the trash, wash the dishes, brush my teeth and I quietly walk into the bedroom.
She’s fast asleep. Naked and sprawled out. My heart jumps at the sight of her, seconds later my cock does too. I strip and lay next to her, tempted to start kissing her back or gently lick her ass, or nibbling her ear. I’m pretty sure if I did, she’d wake up and jump on me but I can’t seem to bring myself to disturb her. She looks so breathtaking while she’s dreaming that it feels like it would be a crime.
I start thinking about the road that took me here, how it’s more than just the kind of sex I was looking for.
It’s not just about the beatings, the bondage, the amazing sex, my submission to her or her dominance of me.
It’s about the day to day, the not as kinky days.
It’s about walking in the door from work and squeezing her tight.
It’s about making her a snack in the kitchen only to turn around to see her smiling at me and finding out she was standing there the whole time just enjoying me making her something.
It’s about giving her massages while listening to This American Life.
It’s the lazy days, the planning for the future, the laughing, the inside jokes, the cuddling and a million other things.
I think back again to that 19 year-old version of me. If I could go back in time I would have told him not to worry, that everything would work out, to just enjoy the journey and not worry so much about the destination.
That he shouldn’t focus so much on what he doesn’t have and take pleasure in the things he does have.
It will all work out eventually.'
Link
Sunday, September 26, 2010
How to Be Romantic?
This charming little article, courtesy of wikiHow, could provide some romantic perspective for some.
Break the monotony
Many people associate the beginning of a relationship with romance, excitement and inspiration because everything is new. You've just met this person and the relationship is unfolding--what will happen tomorrow? Next week? Next month? Will he call? Will we kiss? Will she visit? But after the relationship is established, we settle into a routine, and nothing is new anymore. To be romantic, to reintroduce the excitement that characterized the beginning of the relationship, do something different, something that your partner wouldn't expect. The more out of the ordinary, the better!
Court them
Pretend that you and the person just met, and you want the person to fall for you. What would you do to impress them? To show them that you're interested? To win them over? Treat your partner like they're single, like you're trying to earn their affection and trust. The opposite of being romanced is being taken for granted. No one wants to feel like they've already been "caught" and it's over and done with. Put on a show! Stay on your toes! The most romantic ideas come to people when they fear they might lose the one they love. But you don't have to actually be on the verge of losing someone in order to tap into that mindset!
Make it Personal
Romance is not "one-size-fits-all." The stereotypical icons of romance (roses, candles and chocolate) can only go so far. Think about what really gets that special someone excited. Recognize what makes your partner unique, and find/do things for them that only they would appreciate. What are their quirky (perhaps secret) interests, obsessions and fantasies? Whenever they're shopping, talking, or watching a movie, what makes their eyes light up? Pay attention! Being romantic means acknowledging how special a person is, and that means demonstrating that you know--better than anyone else in the world--what makes them unique.
Focus on the little things
Romance can be practiced every day, and it doesn't have to be expensive or grand. In fact, sometimes the most romantic moments are simple, spontaneous and free. There are millions of ways to say "I love you" and "I'm lucky to have you." Think of the world as your medium. You can write it, say it, sculpt it, look it, hide it, shout it, paint it, kiss it, fold it, grow it, touch it, and express it in unlimited ways. Make it a habit to find a new way to be romantic every day. Be creative and have fun with it!
Be sincere. (This is very important)
To make someone feel appreciated, you have to really, truly be thankful for their presence in your life. Maintaining that sense of gratitude takes conscious effort. It's easy to forget how amazing someone is when you see them every day, but if you constantly remind yourself how lucky you are to share your life with that person, every day will be the most romantic day of your life.
Remember!
Being romantic doesn't mean being obsessive. There's a difference between expressing appreciation and expecting a person to devote all of their time to you in return. You're an individual, not just one half of a relationship, so don't be consumed by your efforts to romance someone else. You can be romantic and be yourself at the same time.
Don't allow outward romance to drown out inward warnings. If a guy or a girl seems too good to be true, go slowly and find out what he or she is really all about. He or she may be all right, but only time will tell.
Break the monotony
Many people associate the beginning of a relationship with romance, excitement and inspiration because everything is new. You've just met this person and the relationship is unfolding--what will happen tomorrow? Next week? Next month? Will he call? Will we kiss? Will she visit? But after the relationship is established, we settle into a routine, and nothing is new anymore. To be romantic, to reintroduce the excitement that characterized the beginning of the relationship, do something different, something that your partner wouldn't expect. The more out of the ordinary, the better!
Court them
Pretend that you and the person just met, and you want the person to fall for you. What would you do to impress them? To show them that you're interested? To win them over? Treat your partner like they're single, like you're trying to earn their affection and trust. The opposite of being romanced is being taken for granted. No one wants to feel like they've already been "caught" and it's over and done with. Put on a show! Stay on your toes! The most romantic ideas come to people when they fear they might lose the one they love. But you don't have to actually be on the verge of losing someone in order to tap into that mindset!
Make it Personal
Romance is not "one-size-fits-all." The stereotypical icons of romance (roses, candles and chocolate) can only go so far. Think about what really gets that special someone excited. Recognize what makes your partner unique, and find/do things for them that only they would appreciate. What are their quirky (perhaps secret) interests, obsessions and fantasies? Whenever they're shopping, talking, or watching a movie, what makes their eyes light up? Pay attention! Being romantic means acknowledging how special a person is, and that means demonstrating that you know--better than anyone else in the world--what makes them unique.
Focus on the little things
Romance can be practiced every day, and it doesn't have to be expensive or grand. In fact, sometimes the most romantic moments are simple, spontaneous and free. There are millions of ways to say "I love you" and "I'm lucky to have you." Think of the world as your medium. You can write it, say it, sculpt it, look it, hide it, shout it, paint it, kiss it, fold it, grow it, touch it, and express it in unlimited ways. Make it a habit to find a new way to be romantic every day. Be creative and have fun with it!
Be sincere. (This is very important)
To make someone feel appreciated, you have to really, truly be thankful for their presence in your life. Maintaining that sense of gratitude takes conscious effort. It's easy to forget how amazing someone is when you see them every day, but if you constantly remind yourself how lucky you are to share your life with that person, every day will be the most romantic day of your life.
Remember!
Being romantic doesn't mean being obsessive. There's a difference between expressing appreciation and expecting a person to devote all of their time to you in return. You're an individual, not just one half of a relationship, so don't be consumed by your efforts to romance someone else. You can be romantic and be yourself at the same time.
Don't allow outward romance to drown out inward warnings. If a guy or a girl seems too good to be true, go slowly and find out what he or she is really all about. He or she may be all right, but only time will tell.
Saturday, September 25, 2010
Never Feel Guilty
To want love is human, to receive love is heavenly. Never feel guilty for that most transcendent need. It will be with you for life. Learn, in your own way, to embrace the love around you and within you. Everyone has something to give, and everyone must learn how to take. Write a note to yourself today confessing your adoration for who you are and what you represent as a being. Don't tie your shoes so tightly, sweet reader.
Friday, September 24, 2010
What's in a Definition?
Romance, or better yet, romanticism, comes bursting with meaning for many people. Yet what does it really mean?
'In a basic sense, the term "Romanticism" has been used to refer to certain artists, poets, writers, musicians, as well as political, philosophical and social thinkers of the late 18th and early to mid 19th centuries. It has equally been used to refer to various artistic, intellectual, and social trends of that era. Despite this general usage of the term, a precise characterization and specific definition of Romanticism have been the subject of debate in the fields of intellectual history and literary history throughout the twentieth century, without any great measure of consensus emerging. Arthur Lovejoy attempted to demonstrate the difficulty of this problem in his seminal article "On The Discrimination of Romanticisms" in his Essays in the History of Ideas (1948); some scholars see romanticism as essentially continuous with the present, some see in it the inaugural moment of modernity, some see it as the beginning of a tradition of resistance to Enlightenment rationalism—a Counter-Enlightenment—and still others place it firmly in the direct aftermath of the French Revolution. An earlier definition comes from Charles Baudelaire: "Romanticism is precisely situated neither in choice of subject nor exact truth, but in the way of feeling."'
I have to say that Wikipedia wrote a short, yet decent piece on the subject. Read further into it if you're so intrigued.
'In a basic sense, the term "Romanticism" has been used to refer to certain artists, poets, writers, musicians, as well as political, philosophical and social thinkers of the late 18th and early to mid 19th centuries. It has equally been used to refer to various artistic, intellectual, and social trends of that era. Despite this general usage of the term, a precise characterization and specific definition of Romanticism have been the subject of debate in the fields of intellectual history and literary history throughout the twentieth century, without any great measure of consensus emerging. Arthur Lovejoy attempted to demonstrate the difficulty of this problem in his seminal article "On The Discrimination of Romanticisms" in his Essays in the History of Ideas (1948); some scholars see romanticism as essentially continuous with the present, some see in it the inaugural moment of modernity, some see it as the beginning of a tradition of resistance to Enlightenment rationalism—a Counter-Enlightenment—and still others place it firmly in the direct aftermath of the French Revolution. An earlier definition comes from Charles Baudelaire: "Romanticism is precisely situated neither in choice of subject nor exact truth, but in the way of feeling."'
I have to say that Wikipedia wrote a short, yet decent piece on the subject. Read further into it if you're so intrigued.
Thursday, September 23, 2010
Send Me a Letter
My dear readers, is there a throbbing in your heart? A question on your tongue? Advice and help needed for a troubled soul or merely curious dreamer? Write to me and I shall offer my exquisite services to all that come calling.
Since you humans are prolific in the art of electronic letters, send your questions and disquietude to amorous.aphrodite@gmail.com. Don't forget to let me know if you would like to keep your letter private.
I'll be waiting.
Aphrodite
Since you humans are prolific in the art of electronic letters, send your questions and disquietude to amorous.aphrodite@gmail.com. Don't forget to let me know if you would like to keep your letter private.
I'll be waiting.
Aphrodite
An Offering
Hello sweet humans. It's me, Aphrodite. The one true goddess of Love, Beauty, and Sexuality. Why am I here? you might be asking. I shall tell you, dear humans. This journal is to be a beacon of hope and creation through love, and through sex..if you so choose it for your own. This period in time is an exciting one. Things are being created, done, even said, that have never been before. There's more freedom for expression then there has been in too long a time. However, the romantics in this great world are burning up and dying out. Some of them have given up and shifted to a platonic kind of life.
Dear reader, I am here to help. To inspire, if only you allow it.
May we both learn something along the way.
Aphrodite
Dear reader, I am here to help. To inspire, if only you allow it.
May we both learn something along the way.
Aphrodite
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