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Tag Archives: high anxiety
I Have A Funny Way Of Showing Affection
In my first year investigating the industry, I met AVN publisher Paul Fishbein. He was very kind to me. He gave me two hours of his time and all the back issues of his publication. Many years later, after I … Continue reading
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Tagged amy jill levine, funny way, high anxiety, paul fishbein, private practice, showing affection
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I Love The Sound Of Happiness
I live around many kids. Some people find children annoying. They’re too loud and rambunctious. I love the sound of kids playing. It’s the sound of happiness. They get so much delight out of a box, for instance. They can … Continue reading
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Tagged cubby hole, fantasy world, high anxiety, lonely child, world grandiosity
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High Anxiety
I got up at 6:30 this morning, took a shower, cooked some oatmeal and turned on my computer. As I was reading the New York Times, my monitor shut off with the message, “Monitor is going to sleep!” Nooooo! I … Continue reading
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Tagged high anxiety, hp workstation xw4400, left shoulder, oatmeal, safe mode, talmud
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High Anxiety
I live in a state of high anxiety. It’s been particularly acute for the past month as I’ve moved out of my residence for more than 14 years and crashed with friends for two weeks before moving into a new … Continue reading
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Tagged car accidents, falling through space, high anxiety, inordinate time, life these days, walking down the street
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Why Does Adultery Get Quicker Condemnation Than Any Other Sin?
The number one news story this week has been the affair by the South Carolina governor. Why? Are we quicker to condemn adulterers than other sinners? I think we are. Why? I suspect that most people in a committed relationship, … Continue reading
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Tagged axis of evil, Dennis Prager, high anxiety, moral conflict, sexual norms, south carolina governor
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