Season life with a little mischief

January 24, 2012
I remember* a day, decades ago, when late one night(long before the necessary paranoia that defines"security" today) after an evening out and a few cocktailsM, a couple...
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Step into a painting

January 23, 2012
Serenity II by Sherree Valentine Daines It's culture day here at the Diva's place. Art. That's right. Art. Paintings. A little "cultcha."Step right into these...
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Eastward bound!

January 22, 2012
It's that time again. To Florida I gofor my annual, week-long visit with my girls.Yes, girls.Oh, of course they are women.But I like us best when we are doing girly...
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The quiet of pre-dawn

January 21, 2012
I've always loved the quiet hours before dawn,when the entire world is still sleeping.Except for me.The houses around me are dark.Not a sound outside: no traffic, not...
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Updated West Side Story reflects our loss of innocence

January 20, 2012
West Side Story (1961) was one of the first 'adult' movies I ever saw. Inspired by Romeo and Juliet but set in mid 1950s New York City, it's a dark, sad story of young...
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The conundrum of reconciliation

January 20, 2012
We are all, by nature, clearly orientedtoward the basic human values of love & compassion.We all prefer the love of others to their hatred.We all prefer others'...
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Furkins: a step up from vajazzling

January 19, 2012
If you've been reading Diva more than a year, I'm sure you remember my post on vajazzling. It was a popular post. A bit more popular than the one on National...
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Self-validating builds self-esteem

January 18, 2012
Who validates you as good enough? Who stamps your card?How do you know you are ok?When we're children, we look to our parents for that stamp that says we're worthy.As...
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Advice for writers.

January 17, 2012
This was my Rob Brezsny horoscope for the week of Jan. 12, but it's good advice for writers of any astrological sign.Leo (July 23-August 22) "A writer -- and, I...
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Staying current

January 17, 2012
The year has started off with a huge lesson:that life is short and precious and every day of it counts.I've written before about my inspirational former husband,who...
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