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Tag Archives: emotions
How Many Years Of Your Marriage Were Good?
When I ask divorced people this question, I notice a big male/female difference in the answers. The women invariably say none of the marriage was good and the men as often as not, say most of it was good. I … Continue reading
Alexander Technique And The Actor
Alexander Technique and the actor. Part Two. The one Alexander Technique exercise — semi-supine. Part two. Alexander Technique directions. Alexander Technique and the emotions. Alexander Technique and the singer.
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I’m Sharing My Feelings Live On My Cam
Click here to join the fun! TheUpperWestSidePosek: How are you feeling? Share your emotions with us YourMoralLeader: just got out of therapy YourMoralLeader: i feel tingly yet tired TheUpperWestSidePosek: Do you think you will have enough years in your life … Continue reading
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When Did You Last See Your Father?
This was the third terrific film I’ve seen in three nights. Video It’s a smart British number. Their storytelling ethos is more pessimistic than the American and it usually strikes me as smarter. Here’s a comment on the film from … Continue reading
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Tagged aplomb, audience, beard, blake morrison, brilliance, british film industry, british films, childhood memories, cinema, colin firth, dad, deathbed, emotional connection, emotions, inevitability, intimate feelings, jim broadbent, sarah lancashire, storytelling, telly
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My Crucifixion & Resurrection
Tearing down the temple. Throwing out the money changers. Flipping off the beit din! Justification by faith! Sanctification! The Heavenly Sanctuary! Judging the saints! Look at my erection! I can’t be more specific. I know you want the goss, but … Continue reading
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