My DH scores higher on the geek scale than I do, and over the years that we’ve been married he’s slowly made inroads at getting me to read SF, watch the LOTR series (more than once), play a few computer games, and navigate the blogosphere.
But I’ve rubbed off on him, too. He now eats more salads, has adopted a more liberal political view, and has even attended a folk music concert along with me.
How have you and your partner’s tastes influenced each other?
Remember when Joseph wrote about the 30 Day Challenge a few weeks ago? My DH is totally keen on giving this a try. We’re making a list of different things to do or to try each day of the challenge, just to keep it fun and interesting.
We’ll be kicking off our 30 Days soon. Anyone else want to join in on the fun and report back here at the VC?
When discussing the topic of waxing, I suspect that I am more than a bit old-fashioned. I don’t see the need for women to get a wax every few months–it actually seems a bit barbaric to me.
From what I’ve heard, this is really a generational issue. Gals in their 20s and late teens consider waxing to be a normal part of their beauty regimen. My friends in Singles’ Wards say that many of the girls get full brazilian waxes regularly even though they aren’t even sexually active. This seems completely extreme. I can understand wanting a wax before a honeymoon or another special occasion, but not just for everyday life as an LDS virgin.
And what do you think about men who are also starting to get into the habit of regular waxing? When I was at a local spa recently there was a man sitting in the waiting room, too. I wasn’t sure if he was there for a facial, a wax, or some other procedure, but it seemed pretty strange to me.
One of my LDS friends once lamented to me that she had such a cute body when she was a teen, but she was obsessed with being “modest” and never wore anything that highlighted her curves or showed off her cellulite-free thighs. She said that after having several kids and gaining quite a bit of weight in the process, she felt sad that she no longer had a body that would look good in sexy clothes.
I thought of my friend today when I watched this video. Joy is indeed beautiful and her physical confidence is charming. I can’t believe that big women actually receive the slurs and insults that she relates in this clip.
The following letter is to be read in California Sacrament Meetings on June 29th:
Dear Brethren and Sisters:
In March 2000 California voters overwhelmingly approved a state law providing that “Only marriage between a man and a woman is valid or recognized in California.” The California Supreme Court recently reversed this vote of the people. On November 4, 2008 Californians will vote on a propsed amendment to the California state constitution that will now restore the March 2000 definition of marriage approved by the voters.
The Church’s teachings and position on this moral issue are unequivocal. Marriage between and man and a woman is ordained of God, and the formation of families is central to the Creator’s plan for His children. Children are entitled to be born within this bond of marriage.
A broad-based coalition of churches and other organizations placed the proposed amendment on the ballot. The Church will participate with this coalition in seeking its passage. Local church leaders will provide information about how you may become involved in this important cause.
We ask that you do all you can to support the proposed constitutional amendment by donating of your means and time to assure that marriage in California is legally defined as being between a man and a woman. Our best efforts are required to preserve the sacred institution of marriage.
I thought this might be of interest to some of you. This online sex shop, Book 22, offers products that are specifically chosen to enhance intimacy in a Christian marriage. They say:
The twenty-second book of the Bible is Song of Solomon. We believe that God intended that such love, as spoken of in Song of Solomon, be a beautiful and normal part of marital life. Unfortunately this gift from God has been grossly distorted and abused by both ancient and modern people. Book22 is offering quality products to enhance the intimate life of God’s children. Our hope is that our products will serve as intimacy enhancers for your marriage.
Would you be more likely to buy items from a Christian sex shop than from a typical online vendor?
Below are 2 segments of the Diane Sawyer interviews with “Belladonna” an LDS porn star. A warning: there are some clips in these interviews from porn movies that are somewhat sexually graphic and depict violent behaviors.
I’m curious to know what your reactions are to these clips. Do they cause you to feel any differently about the porn industry than before? Though the interview doesn’t really delve deeply into her Mormonism, do you think, as her mother alluded to, that the church might’ve impacted some of B’s choices?
Lily
Doctor Jane
Lotus
Joseph
chanson
Samson
Tom Sawyer
MoJo