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Tag Archives: sensitive guy
I Like Strong Women
At Shabbat dinner, a woman turned to me and said, “Do you like strong women?” “Yes,” I said. “How did you know? Because I’m a writer and a teacher of Alexander Technique, therefore I am a sensitive guy?” “I’ve got … Continue reading
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Tagged Alexander Technique, sensitive guy, shabbat, shabbat dinner, strong women
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Waltz With Bashir
Kishke posts: "I don’t see how a smart guy like you can give props to a movie like Waltz With Bashir. From what I’ve read about it (including here), it’s a soldier-turned-leftist-working-out-his-guilt film. Now, look, I certainly empathize with whatever … Continue reading
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Tagged bashir, deadly enemies, kishke, rsquo, sensitive guy, smart guy
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‘I Served The King Of England’
If a movie should be like a dream, then this Czech number is perfect. Like my life, it’s a gorgeous dream interrupted by the odd nightmares. The movie is filled with beautiful moments and beautiful works of art. It is set in … Continue reading
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Tagged beautiful moments, cinema paradiso, half naked women, promiscuous woman, sensitive guy, tree cutters
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I Don’t Find Hilary Swank Believable When She Tries To Portray A Woman
I’m watching PS I Love You. I find this movie deeply offensive. It’s pornography for women. It sets them a bad example of this sensitive guy who arranged for his widow to get all these gifts and sensitive notes during … Continue reading
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Tagged brain tumor, george clooney, hillary swank, sensitive guy, tom cruise
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