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We all have that one person (or people) in our lives who have hurt, or disappointed us at some point. Some of us may hold grudges, and for others it's a little easier to move on and let go. For me, not so much.

My father has been battling drug addiction for the past twenty years and I can admit that it has been difficult to witness. My father and I were rather close but as of today do not have a relationship. Multiple aspects play a part in our deteriorated relationship, but I am...

Grrr: another rant. Responding to the quoted, perhaps for my own peace of mind. Subject: start your own business, that's the key to prosperity. My response: uh, no, that is by and large BULL___T. Getting down to it:


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Timbuktu (2015) directed by Abderrahmane Sissako ★★★★★

Caught a limited release at my favorite theater across town (also saw GETT: The Trial of Viviane Amsalem there, but that's for next week). There is one scene that stands out and is unforgettable - you will recognize it. I really did not know what to expect with this film, but from the unfolding of the characters and situation that they are in, living life in Timbuktu, you're captivated and led on...

In order to propagate our species, evolution has hard-wired our brains to have sexual desire. This desire is not expressed in exactly the same way in males and females, in the aggregate. It is simply a fact of our biology that males are attracted to attractive young women. Nothing can ever change that.Victorian prudery cannot change it. The OP's rants about the "objectification" of women cannot change it.

There is nothing wrong with sex per se. And there is nothing...