Why has modesty become a thing of the past? I’m not a prude nor do I consider myself to be a highly conservative person in dress or beliefs. Is it just me, though, or has modesty all but disappeared in our society today? Where have the days of respect and decency gone? You see it everywhere, from the local to the national scene, from children to young adults. People are dressing badly and behaving even worse. 6-year old boys are … Continue reading →
Why do so many women (and men) go for elective plastic surgery? If you ask me, I think plastic surgery is a wonderful thing and one of the great medical advances of the 20th century. For people who have been born with deformities or who have been disfigured in accidents, plastic surgery is a godsend to help reconstruct both their physical features and their lives. What I have difficulty in accepting is people having plastic surgery not for purposes of … Continue reading →
Why do so many of us like sugary or greasy foods that are bad for our health? I’ll say it right up front: I’m not perfect. I try to buy healthy foods at the supermarket and make quick, easy meals that won’t make a beeline to my stomach or hips as soon as the fork goes past my lips. Occasionally, though, the little devil that sits on my left shoulder says, “Ya gotta be a little bad sometimes. Go get … Continue reading →
Why can’t we come up with a cure for the common cold? I’ve been thinking about the common cold lately because yours truly has caught one and is feeling pretty crappy and crabby at the moment (be forewarned–I’m freeing myself of responsibility for any grouchy outbursts that may appear in this post). Doctors and scientists have made excellent progress over the years with cures for polio, malaria, and tetanus, among other illnesses, but the simple common cold continues to elude … Continue reading →
Why is it difficult to sleep in on the weekend? You hear it everywhere: people waiting for the weekend to catch up on sleep that they may have missed during the week due to their jobs, kids, unexpected happenings, or whatever. Maybe you’re one of these people? You eagerly anticipate that first morning of the weekend when your alarm clock is off and you can stay in your bed all snuggly cozy with the comforter softly embracing your entire body … Continue reading →