Why are so many obsessed with being skinny?

I was listening to the radio this morning and Kelly Ripa was on talking, and when the DJ asked her what she does to maintain her weight, she rattled off about 3 to 4 different regimes. While I think it is great to be healthy, I draw the line at looking like a little skinny rat. Then I asked myself this question: is there something fundamentally wrong with actually looking like a woman with curves? All I see everyday are ads aimed at making me feel bad for having hips or having soft body parts....

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Picture Art

Photography is a way to capture the world around you. Photo shop enhances the world a bit, giving an artistic flair to an otherwise ordinary picture. I am learning that still life, while still can also give the illusion of movement, as seen in my efforts to make the mouse come "aliv...

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Five Things I Want to do Before I Die

I saw this prompt for a blog topic, and while at first reading I thought it sounded a bit macabre, after thinking about it for a bit, I realize that it is more a goal-oriented prompt. So after thinking long and hard here is my list of things I want to do: 1. Travel. I want to travel more, actually go to Europe and explore places that I’ve only seen or read about in books and television. 2. Write....

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Labor Day

Today is a day to celebrate, but looking outside my window at this very moment, the weather is telling me a different story. It is a dreary, gloomy, cold day, and does not inspire one to celebrate. So here is a picture of a girl on a beach enjoying herself as I wish I could on this dreary day. http://www.examiner.com/x-5465-Erotica-and-Romance-Books-Examiner Enjoy erotic/romance book reviews?...

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Blackberry Love

I just realized that I have never talked about the love of my life. Nope not my kids. They have a different kind of love from me. That love is called "I gotta love 'em no matter what". No this would be my Blackberry Curve. It is in the most fantabolous color, purple, which is my favorite color.I got the phone in February of this year. It is my first smart phone and I absolutely love it! I'd consider...

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How I see...

This chair is just a regular chair, but sometimes, I see art in the simplest things. I also added a nice treatment over the picture in photoshop.Art is everywhere. Though I do not consider myself an artist, I am proud of the work I've produced with my digital came...

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Isolated

Poetry is a form of art with words. If you can twist the words to conform just right, then those reading it can visualize what you as the writer are trying to create. It is a nice way to get out what you need and create mind art.Here is a pic I took from the Torrey Pines Trail:Here is a poem I wrote when I was feeling a bit down. The pic just seemed to fit what I was feeling:Swirls of dew drip downas...

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Abandoned Beach

Writing is a good way to sometimes deal with the bull shit in your life. Well I got it and sometimes it sticks to me like glue, where I find it hard to get it off. So writing it out helps to alleviate the stickiness. I sometimes write in metaphors. And this post is my art therapy so to speak. I am posting another one of my pics (I will prolly do this all month, just to show off my mad skills). This...

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It starts with...

I am part of NaBloPoMo (National Blog Posting Month) which is a way to get people such as myself to try and write and post daily. They even offer up themes and topics to help. This month's theme is Art. I thought I show off some of my photography skills (not really, still very much an amateur) to get this month's theme started.Here is the pic:This pic was taken on a walk near Sea World (that would...

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Why We Love Children - Funny Email

1) NUDITY I was driving with my three young children one warm summer evening when a woman in the convertible ahead of us stood up and waved. She was stark naked! As I was reeling from the shock, I heard my 5-year-old shout from the back seat, 'Mom, that lady isn't wearing a seat belt!'2) OPINIONS On the first day of school, a first-grader handed his teacher a note from his mother. The note read,...

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Greenry

Please enjoy the photo. Again this was taken with my camera phone then photo-shopped. I added texture which gives this simple photo a "painted" look.http://www.examiner.com/x-5465-Erotica-and-Romance-Books-Examiner Enjoy erotic/romance book reviews? Receive email alerts when new reviews are available. Just click on the "subscribe" button on the link abo...

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Late Afternoon Sun

Hi all! While I was away from blogging I discovered my love of photography. I am going to share some of my pictures I've taken with you. I hope you like as I've been inspired to create art, so to speak!This pic was taken with my blackberry camera phone and then photoshopped for effect. I was at my local Food For Less (grocery store) and saw the sky and said wow. Please enjoy!http://www.examiner.com/x-5465-Erotica-and-Romance-Books-Examiner...

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Twilight Saga: Eclipse Movie Review: And why Bella must Die!

Ok maybe not, but this is the part of the series, where I and many others had extreme hatred for one Bella Swan and her back and forth shenanigans between Edward and Jacob.Now before I get started, if you are over Twilight in general or could care less, then I suggest you leave the blog post now. But you should keep reading well I kick ass as a writer and I think you will find my writing “voice” witty....

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Funny email: Men are like...

Another funny email! Please enjoy!For all those men who say, Why buy a cow when you can get the milk for free. Here's an update for you: Nowadays, 80% of women are against marriage, WHY? Because women realize it's not worth buying an entire pig just to get a little sausage.Men are like....1. Men are like Laxatives . They irritate the crap out of you.2 Men are like Bananas . The older they get, the...

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Funny email: Children writing about the ocean

Hello all! I'm finally back in the saddle again so to speak! I missed my blog and my writing!!! So I'm hoping I can finally stay put lol. Here is a funny email I found in my inbox and it is truly out the mouth of babes haha. Please enjoy!1) - This is a picture of an octopus. It has eight testicles.(Kelly, age 6)2) - Oysters' balls are called pearls. (Jerry, age 6)3) - If you are surrounded by ocean, you are an island. If you don'thave ocean all round you, you are incontinent. (, age 7)4) - Sharks...

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1930's Ad's - These are not for weak! Funny Email

Hello all! I was going to wait until April to start writing, but this email I received, defies logic and is funny as hell. Some of these ads are a riot, and some are just plain scary. Please take a gander at what people were doing in the 30's and the advice they recived. Ludicrous!UNBELIVABLE!ADS FROM THE 1930'S THESE ARE A RIOT.... can you believe that these were real ads? Yes, they we...

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A Blogger Apology

Dear Zesty Nachos,I Acquanetta Antoinette Ferguson, apologize for not being there for you, spending time with you. I’ve been a neglectful blogger, and for that I am ashamed.Lately I have not expressed myself. I’ve only put up things to give away, but not giving any of me to you. Zesty, we’ve been together for over a year, and this time apart has been, well bad.I am also sad to admit I forgot your...

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Giveaway - To Sin With a Scoundrel

For those who entered, I will be pulling names tonight and emailing the winners. I apologize for the delay. Thank y...

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To Sin With a Scoundrel By Cara Elliot Book Giveaway (03/15) Closed)

Hello all! Doing another book giveaway! This one is for To Sin With a Scoundrel by Cara Elliot.Here is the book blurb:A reclusive widow known for her scientific scholarship, Lady Ciara Sheffield is shadowed by rumors that she poisoned her husband . . . A rakehell rogue notorious for his devil-may-care antics, Lucas Bingham--the Earl of Hadley--is not accused of murdering anything--save for the rules...

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Blogsplash: My name is Ruth. This is my story.

Meet Ruth. She doesn't know if she wants to carry on living or not, and she gives herself three months to decide. Her diary is my novel, Thaw, and you can read it for FREE, beginning today. Why am I giving a novel away for free? Because I am a writer, and I want to share my characters and their stories with as many people as possible. And maybe, if you enjoy it, you might want to read more...

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Erotic book review: The Beast Within by Charisma Knight

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Conversation corner: Interview with erotica author Keta Diablo

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Book Giveaway Jordan by Susan Kearney (3/9) closed

Hello all! Doing another book giveaway! This one is Jordan by Susan Kearney.Here is the book blurb:Vivianne Blackstone devotes herself to her career, putting her love life on hold. Her latest project is a spaceship designed to protect Earth from the deadly Tribes. But its engineer, the alluring Jordan McArthur, now threatens both her job and her wary heart . . .Jordan's past goes back to King Arthur,...

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Writing off the Cuff at Romancedivas.com

My challenge is as follows: Around 750 words, rated no higher than PG-13 Your hero/heroine are trapped in Norman Bate's house. Your heroine is pregnant and about to give birth and Norman is restless >;> Please include: honey, a roach (I'll leave that one to your imagination), and heck the diseased monkey was so fun to play with I'll throw him into your story too. My name is Stewie. I’ve been living here at Norman Bates house for what seems like forever. For the most part he leaves me be...

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Closed Single Husbands by Honey B. Book giveaway (2/16)

Hello all! Doing another book giveaway! This one is Single Husbands by Honey B.Here is the book blurb:Herschel Henderson said, "I do," to gain access to his wife's money, Lexington Lewis vowed for his better and her worse, and Brian Flaw meant until death do we part, yet none of them are dedicated to their wives.Herschel has a mistress that he sexes more than his wife, Lexington is making love to...

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Erotic book review: Bride Ball by Brenna Lyons

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Funny Email: Yo Seniors!

The husband leans over and asks his wife, "Do you remember the first time we had sex together over fifty years ago? We went behind the village tavern where you leaned against the back fence and I made love to you?" "Yes", she says, "I remember it well." "OK," he says, "How about taking a stroll around there again and we can do it for old time's sake?" "Oh Jim, you old devil,...

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Erotic book review: The Sin Eater's Prince by Keta Diablo

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Book review: Dare to Surrender by Lilli Feisty (review and contest)

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Dare to Surrender Book giveaway 02/15 closed

Hi all! I had a chance to review Dare to Surrender by Lilli Feisty, and I can tell you that this book had me sad to see it end! Check the review here.The purpose of this blog entry, is to talk about the fact that 5 lucky readers of the blog will get a chance to win their very own copy!Here are the rules of the giveaway:First mandatory entry:In comments please tell me who your favorite author is.Additional...

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Erotic horror book review: Unwitting Sacrifice by Sapphire Phelan

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Erotic book review: Imprinted by Darcy Sweet

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Conversation Corner: Interview with erotica author Jenna Byrnes

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Paranormal romance book review: Ecstasy Unveiled by Larissa Ione

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Winner of the Really Angelic Book Giveaway!

Good evening! I want to give a great big thank you to all who entered the contest! This truly is a wonderful book!Picking a winner via random.org, the person selected to win her very own copy of Enid Wilson's Really Angelic is E. J. Stevens! Woo Hoo!Congratulations! E. J. Stevens will be emailed directly by the auth...

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Ecstasy Unveiled by Larissa Ione Book Giveaway! (02/06) Closed

Hi all! Are you a lover of the paranormal or romance? How about both? Well you're in luck. I had a chance to review Ecstasy Unveiled by Larissa Ione, and I can tell you that this book rocks! Check the review here.The purpose of this blog entry, is to talk about the fact that 5 lucky readers of the review/blog will get a chance to win their very own copy! It is book 4 of the series, and it would be...

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Erotic book review: Ocean Breeze, Little Squeeze by Jenna Byrnes

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Flame Level-How much heat is generated in the books I review

Sexual Heat Level. Some books are hot and some are not.5 Flames - This means the sex is hot, hotter than hot, so hot in fact, the book should never be left out in the open. Explicit, very detailed oriented, no holds barred. Can be m/f or m/m or multiples, can have a lot of BDSM, but may not. In other words, be prepared to be sexified. Sex scenes = more than three.4 Flames- The sex is very hot. Explicit. Can have some BDSM, but may not. Can be m/f or m/m or multiple partners. Watch out for this one,...

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Erotic book review: We All Scream By Nona Wesley

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Win 100 Postcards From Uprinting (01/25) Closed

Hi and welcome! Another giveaway and this one is featuring Postcards! Just another name for business cards in my book! These postcards can be used for anything. I personally think that you can use these as a way to promote your blog or business. These postcards are also invitations, thank you cards, note cards and more! How about getting your own set for free?Well Uprinting is giving away 1 set of...

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Really Angelic Contest 01/24/10 (closed)

Hi all! If you didn't know I am a book reviewer on examiner.com reviewing primarily erotic and romance books.Well I've just reviewed Really Angelic by Enid Wilson here. You can also read an excerpt of the book here just click on preview. This is a spicy retelling of Pride and Prejudice with a paranormal twist. Please keep in mind that this book has mature content!Well to promote the book Enid has...

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Erotic book review: Really Angelic by Enid Wilson

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Some embarrasing moments at work

I love blogging. It allows a person to truly express themselves like a personal diary except anyone could read it. Today I was talking to my friend about things in general when I told her about two embarrassing moments that happened to me while at work. I just started laughing all over again just thinking about my situations and I tell you they are hilarious. First I will start off as these...

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Customers: Evil is thy name!

Customer service. Ah to see it or hear it, brings forth either good memories or bad memories for the customer. But what about the service rep who has a bad experience with a customer? No one ever wants to talk about the service rep’s bad experience, oh no they do not.Well I wrote a sarcastic funny blog post (part 1 and part 2) on how a person should act towards their customer service rep. But just...

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Writing Challenges

As a writer I am always looking at ways to get motivated to write. Well today I found an interesting site that I think is going to help part of my 2010 goal. It is called http://sixsentences.blogspot.com/ where people submit a story in only six sentences. This is both hard and rewarding and I am excited to add my own writings to this interesting blog. It is micro stories that pack a punch and I am definitely excited by the prospect. So if you are looking for a challenge then you should try this...

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