16 March 2006 ~ 0 Comments

The truth about Cupid

Oh, that cute and cuddly Cupid! You see him everywhere, this time of year, all pink-cheeked and chubby, wearing only a diaper (if he wears anything at all) and aiming a lethal arrow straight at your heart!
What’s the deal here? Who in their right mind would give a bow and arrow to a baby?
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12 March 2006 ~ 0 Comments

The Poets Know It – Cupid is Stupid

Like most people I am utterly baffled by the motives at work in human relationships. And being an arty type I often look to literature for insights into this troubling subject.

Feeling a tad more angst-ridden than usual, I recently went on a serious quote-finding expedition. A Google search…
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10 March 2006 ~ 0 Comments

You’re Worth It

Remember those TV commercials for beauty products that cost a bit more than the rest? Sure they cost more, the model says. “But I’m worth it!” When L’Oreal launched that campaign some years ago, it was startling to hear a woman assert her own value. It was a strange concept. But it was a wildly [...]

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