Science claims to have found the reason women are more “talkative” than men. Apparently, the female brain has higher levels of a protein called FOXP2, which is linked with verbal communication. (It’s so cute how they managed to work the word “fox” into this biological protein. Who says scientists have no sense of humor?) Anyway,… Continue reading why women talk more
Except on Friday the 13th. Though actually that would be more along the lines of paraskevidekatriaphobia. I just didn’t want to seem neurotic.
It’s true. Scientists have determined that “eating a small dessert as part of a balanced breakfast can actually help you shed unwanted pounds.” Specifically. a small piece of chocolate or chocolate cake. “In this study, researchers split 193 clinically obese, non-diabetic adults into two groups. Men got 1,600 calories a day and women got 1,400.… Continue reading dessert for breakfast
It sounds like the title of a new TV reality show, but it’s not. A new resort is being planned in the Maldives that will be staffed entirely by blondes. Ohh there’s just so much to say. The following are the thoughts of a brunette about “Life on Blonde Island of the Maldives.” 1. First,… Continue reading life on blonde island
Okay, so looking back I see that I have posted far too many deeply serious posts in a row. Time to lighten up a little, if you ask me. The following is a re:view of a previously-written post about a significant difference between men and women. —————————————————————————————————————————————- A study of 3,000 brain scans reveals that… Continue reading re:view – gender differences
Roundup of a few of this week’s favorite tweets and links. 9/2: LOL RT @prodigaljohn: …soon churches will have to put strength of sanctuary’s 3G coverage on sign beside service times. 9/1: Teens embrace fake Christianity or “moralistic therapeutic deism” – God as divine therapist. http://bit.ly/azvbAS</a> Trying to think positive today: I started out with… Continue reading weekly tweet roundup
I don’t know if you’ve noticed, but people are pretty darn serious about using chopsticks. Why is that, exactly? I was recently reminded of a post I previously wrote on this topic and decided to give it a little re:view. —————————————————————————————————————————————- The other day at work I was in a meeting that went a little… Continue reading re:view – chopsticks
While television tends to portray Dads as bumbling goofs, occasionally the movies get it right. In honor of Father’s Day, here’s a list of my top 10 personal favorites among movie Dads. 10. The Pursuit of Happyness. You have to admire a film that shows a dad willing to go to any and all lengths… Continue reading my top 10 favorite dads
Roundup of a few of this week’s favorite tweets and links. 4/7: I just put my bathrobe on backwards and – voila! Instant Snuggie! Confirmed: Obama authorizes assassination of U.S. citizen, no due process/evidence/defense involved. http://bit.ly/cqO8gB [A truly disturbing article.] A single gal’s fav verse- RT @DavidHFoster: Many a man claims to have unfailing love,… Continue reading weekly tweet roundup
Since Valentine’s day is all about wine and roses and chocolates for romantically involved couples, it’s nice to know there’s something special for… the rest of us. Despair Inc. brings us Bittersweets® – The Valentine’s Candy for the Rest of Us. “For most, there is no crueler day of the calendar year than that of… Continue reading a bittersweet valentine’s
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