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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There is a winner

January 17, 2012
The winner of The Diva Doctrine by Patricia V. Davis is....Ally!Thanks so much for entering--Patricia and I were inspired by the wisdom you posted. Every entry was...
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The strength of love

January 17, 2012
Curly Girl Designs I have seen some extraordinary examples of love in recent years.When we think we can't do it, love gives us the strength.Having felt the power...
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Dr. MLK and love

January 16, 2012
I have decided to stick with love.Hate is too great a burden to bear.-Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr.For those of you too young to remember,this is the way it wasin the...
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