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Showing posts with label GLAD RAG DOLL. Show all posts
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Tuesday, September 18, 2012

5 TRUTHS PEOPLE LEARN TOO LATE


But first ....

Remember my post on how the latest album cover of Diana Krall saddened me?

Her expression showed depression at being exploited.

(It is well known Diana is uncomfortable in selling her albums with sexy imagery.)

Now, a new cover has been chosen.
http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B008FSCNTK/ref=pe_180430_25921730_nrn_image

Sigh. All I can say is that it must have been some gruelling photo shoot for Diana.

I'm at odds as to whether to buy her latest album. On one hand, I love her music. On the other hand, I hate to give fuel to those who goaded her into those shots.

Let me know what you think we fans of Diana should do, will you?

Now, about those 5 Truths ...

PSYCHOLOGY TODAY's latest excellent issue talks about the 5 life lessons most people learn too late.

1.) YOU CAN'T FIX THE ONES YOU LOVE, SO FOCUS ON FIXING YOURSELF.

Gandhi wrote: Be the change you want to see in the world. Shouting at the rain never kept anyone dry.

2.) OVERPARENTING HURTS THE CHILD MORE THAN UNDERPARENTING.

Life is a lot like riding a bicycle: no one can take the tumbles for you; you have to learn balance all on your own.

3.) OPPOSITES DON'T FOREVER ATTRACT.

"Opposites Attract" doesn't hold up for the long haul. A person who validates your existing views and habits will nuture a long relationship.

4.) YOUR FRIENDSHIPS ARE AS CRUCIAL TO YOUR HEALTH AS YOUR LIFESTYLE CHOICES.

Low levels of social interactions have the same effect as smoking 15 cigarettes a day and WORSE effects than being obese or not exercising.

5.) LUST HAS A SHORT SHELF LIFE BUT LOVE ENDURES.

Sparks fire up the night. Linked souls and hands last a lifetime.

Don't focus on the storm or the lull in lust. Ask: "What can I do to restore our connection?" Think: "What can I do that would surprise and delight my mate?"

It may be as simple as clearing out that clutter in the basement that bothers your mate so or suggesting the kind of movie you know your mate would love to see but hesitates to ask you to view with him/her.

As in saving accounts, you don't reap dividends unless you invest something of value.

What would be your SIXTH truth that people learn too late?


Saturday, August 4, 2012

WHAT PRICE SUCCESS?


What emotion takes you when you see this photo?

It is the cover for the new DIANA KRALL album.

GLAD RAG DOLL

I have read she is uncomfortable in being photographed in sexy poses for her albums.

Ally Sheedy once said, "Hollywood is the definition of sexual discrimination."


Here is another cover shot where Diana was uncomfortable at being photographed as a sex symbol.

The shame of it is that I would have bought her album no matter the cover.

That it might have been the cause of discomfort to an artist whose voice and talent I enjoy is hurtful to me.

What do you think?

THE RIVAL is still FREE!
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Only #30. :-( Alice is pouting. I'm keeping my hands in my pockets. Save my fingers! Recommend THE RIVAL to friends!!

Don't forget to download END OF DAYS to enter my contest as well:
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