I think long hair is an attractive physical feature in a lady. Properly maintained, long hair is reminiscent of the days of romance and chivalry. Whenever I go out I see loads of women on the streets with super short hair and this is particularly unfeminine. Sure, many are copying the images found in the latest editions of their favourite "fashion" magazine and want to emulate the popular androgynous look that is so pervasive these days. But does it always follow that what is popular is really attractive? I don't think so. Come now, is it really so hard to attempt to look like a woman if you're a woman?

I do not believe in spirituality or anything related to unscientific, unproven things or phenomena. From Tarot cards to seeing stones to palm reading to astrology - these are trash and should not be believed especially in this supposedly modern day and age. When will people realize that true happiness comes from being kind to others, loving your family and one person all your life, being respectful and staying trust to yourself?

I do not believe in ghosts, vampires, zombies, reincarnation, feng shui or any other of the many superstitions created by man. If you are afraid of a number 13, 7, 11 or whatever- why? This is the problem I encountered on a ride at Disney once - the Tower of Terror which dropped from the 13th floor. Ooh. Scary.

Are you afraid of a black cat? Are they going to make evil things happen to you? Give me a break. The most realistic thing a cat can do to you is a) bite you or b) give you fleas.

You know, there are so many real and probable things to worry about instead of stupid nonsensical things like the black arts or the devil. Try mortgage payments, illnesses in the family, whether or not your family has all it needs to survive. Those are essential concerns. All the make-believe is insignificant.

I read the paper on the Tube last night and it read "Mr. H---- is a spiritual advisor who can help you with all things in your life." Sure. After he takes a great deal of your money first.

All I'm saying is, go ahead read the made-up astrology section for a laugh, but don't take it seriously. Don't make your life decisions based on what the gypsy lady tells you at the fair. You are too intelligent for that, or at least I hope you are.

I am back in London and am very much enjoying being again in the company of my beloved. I arrived and it was a beautiful, sunny day and then it became gray and rainy later on in the day. My great boyfriend brought up the fact that two years ago, I never would have thought about staying in England for a time. I had previously visited twice - once on my own and once with my family, but I never thought I'd be staying here for a few months. It's amazing really. How much your life can change in so short a time. But, I welcome the change. I have also graduated from the University of Central Florida and will receive both degrees within six weeks or so. Who knows what will happen in the future? All I know is I am happy at this moment.

This part gets me every time!

I went through an Emily Dickinson phase during my first year in college and this is one of my favourite poems that she wrote.

If I can stop one heart from breaking,
I shall not live in vain;
If I can ease one life the aching,
Or cool one pain,
Or help one fainting robin
Unto his nest again,
I shall not live in vain.     

Now, if you wait until the song starts, it is truly moving and beautiful. This makes me wish my flute still worked so I could keep playing it.

Here in Central Florida, we are constantly being updated about the missing two year old girl Caylee Anthony, whose mother Casey did not report her missing for over a month. This has become a major news story here in the U.S. in a similar vein to that of the Madeleine McCann story. The grandmother of the little girl called authorities and found the trunk of her daughter's car had a terrible smell of decomposition. Cadaver dogs were taken and they positively scented human decomposition. How can a mother not act quickly when her child goes missing? This woman did nothing apparently, for over a month! I had a look at her boyfriend, who looks like a loser sporting the ghetto rapper look and heard her phone recordings where she spoke with many expletives- I understood she probably was a party girl who got pregnant and didn't like the pressures of motherhood. She is currently the prime suspect.

I hope law enforcement can find these poor children- who were brought into this world by parents who don't truly care for their well-being. Let these sad examples help us become better people.

"Bachelors live like Kings, but die like beggars."
                                                                                                            - L.S. Lowry

One year ago today I received a message on Facebook from a wonderful man on the topic of reason. We started off with a good friendship, and when we finally met a couple of months later, we hit it off, began dating and are still together to this day. I don't like to think about the time before my Gavin came into my life, because I always felt as though I was missing something. And now I can only hope for more happy memories with him to come. I am always exceedingly flattered and honoured by his attention and love. He is what all men should be if they knew what was best for them. He is thoughtful, kind, manly, gentlemanlike, brilliant, handsome, loving, talented, and intelligent. He is the sun which brightens every day of my life and every day I am grateful and happy to have him in my life. I am what I am today because of him.

So, my darling, here's to more time in your excellent company. Happy Anniversary of our first contact. You are the best and my one and only. x

A question was asked on a forum which read:
 "Is it wrong to get pregnant by your own brother or father?"

I answered as follows:

Good luck."

This man knows his stuff. If only the power in the world was had by those who are best able to wield it.

The following information was taken from an 1998 anthropological survey which sought to answer what emotional differences exist between men and women.

My point being that life and any relationship for that matter is a team effort. Man and woman are different because we need each other.

It's official. Abu Dhabi has BOUGHT the American landmark this week. What next? Bahrain, Abu Dhabi, Qatar and others are considering buying the Empire State building, too. O woe...How the vultures begin to encircle and feed...

I live in the United States and pretty much everything that is sold in stores comes from China. The products, for the most part, are extraordinarily mediocre in quality, yet are (unsurprisingly) inexpensive to obtain. Our children have been exposed to dangerous amounts of lead from Chinese toys and other household items have been found to be just as dangerous to adults. I've bought a few things from Mexico, which were by far of better quality to the products I have from China.

The most obvious best solution to all of this would be to stop importing so much from China and instead build factories in Mexico where poor Mexicans can have an incentive to staying in their country. They will then have good paying work and will not risk themselves by the dangerous crossing of the border and life in a country hostile to them. We will be making our nations more prosperous as a result. Our nation was once powerful because it didn't rely on outside economic forces. It is high time we strengthen our neighbours and ourselves and take back what once was ours.

The show about the self-sufficient couple.

Physical beauty has always been important for mate selection, as we wish to continue to see certain physical traits in our offspring. This biological trait is hard-wired into our nature. However, as many learn (sometimes too late), outward beauty does not necessarily correlate to having an inner beauty as well. By "inner beauty" I mean personality, among other things. Far too many externally beautiful men and women have terrible, vicious personalities and little to no intellect. There are some, however, that have some external beauty but have many qualities of character (but are unfortunately overlooked due to their less pleasing physical appearance).

We often ask ourselves the ever-popular question, "what is the meaning of life?" But, as I stared into the face of my little newborn nephew earlier today, a torrent of emotions and thoughts ran through me. It was quite a moving experience. What sorrows will he have to experience, what joys shall he delight in?

Ultimately, I know not whether I will have any children, but I can at least try to be a great aunt for the time being to all seven of my sisters' children.

I just had a conversation with my sister (who's baby is due tonight) and her husband about what names they will give their son. They have chosen Tyler, a name which has historically been given as a surname. Many last names came up, and I thought about what names would be more appropriate for children.

GIRLS:
Anabel, Chloe, Ifigenia, Arwen, Virginia, Guenevere, Artemisia, May, Helene, Irene, June, Fleur, Eowyn, Viola, Imogen, Daphne, Emma, Hermia, Marianne, Isabel, Selene, Elena.