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Tag Archives: personal growth
How Much Is Lust And How Much Is Love?
A good way to tell is to ask how much time do you spend on the phone. (Dennis Prager) I think this is a great point. In my best relationships, we talk for hours. In fact, in all of my … Continue reading
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Tagged commitments, Dennis Prager, legacy, personal growth, Relationships
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What I Want To Give To My Wife
I’ve been listening to Orthodox psychologist Lisa Aiken and she encourages singles to think about the qualities they’d bring to a marriage. So here’s what I’d give to my wife: * My fidelity * My reliability * My friends and … Continue reading
Posted in Marriage, Personal
Tagged Alexander Technique, brilliance, chills, distorted view, good listening skills, lisa aiken, personal growth
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My Boss Calls
"Don’t bother me now," I say. "I’m engaging in personal growth." "You’ve got a negro work ethic," he yells. "I’ve got the peace that passeth understanding." "How do you pay your billls?" "Credit cards. And hardy blogging." "I saw Matt … Continue reading
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Tagged emmanuelle, good time, personal growth, quot quot, work ethic
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Ashley Alexandra Dupre: Who Is The Ho Who Brought Down The Gov?
Click here for my video report on Alexandra Dupre and for pictures. Emperor’s Club VIP: The lowdown. On my way down Pico Blvd to morning prayers March 11. Can you build Jewish organizations around personal growth? A video made Wednesday … Continue reading
Posted in Adultery, Ashley Alexandra Dupre, Eliot Spitzer, Personal
Tagged alexandra, ashley, dupre, emperor, evening march, jewish organizations, losing my religion, march 11, morning prayers, personal growth, pet shop boys, pico blvd, video report, wednesday evening
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