Web Self-Defense

On March 21, 2011, in Blog, Divorce/Financial, Leslye's Quotes and Notes, by leslye

The internet is the world’s bazaar, delivering virtually anything you want—you never need to leave home!  But the Web is full of crooks who are happy to take your money if you give them the chance.  Be suspicious of  ”free trials.”  When you give your credit card or debit card number to cover shipping and handling [...]

Online Dating Sites

On March 10, 2011, in Blog, Divorce Advice, Leslye's Quotes and Notes, Marriage, by leslye

Every year nearly half the nation’s 80 million singles visit a dating site.  Online dating sounds like such a great idea! Dating sites let you sort through potential prospects, and you don’t even have to leave home!  There’s even a growing number of niche sites for someone looking for that very special person.  Internet daters [...]

Eulogy

On February 22, 2011, in Blog, Leslye's Quotes and Notes, by leslye

“Some men see things as they are and say why.  I dream things that never were and say why not.” —Edward Kennedy’s eulogy for his brother, Robert Kennedy, 1968

Fairy Tale for Women of the 21st Century

On February 21, 2011, in Blog, Divorce Advice, Leslye's Quotes and Notes, by leslye

Once upon a time, in a land far away, a beautiful, independent, self-assured princess happened upon a frog as she sat contemplating ecological issues on the shores of an unpolluted pond in a verdant meadow near her castle.  The frog hopped into the princess’  lap and said, “Elegant Lady, I was once a handsome prince, [...]

“I Love You”

On February 8, 2011, in Blog, Leslye's Quotes and Notes, by leslye

In times of fiscal austerity, women are ready for an old-fashioned Valentine’s—tokens of romance like cards and flowers.  According to a new poll by iVillage.com—most important of all, they want a simple “I Love You.”

Self-esteem

On January 28, 2011, in Blog, Leslye's Quotes and Notes, Sex, by leslye

Self-esteem has the edge on sex and money.  Young people crave boosts to their self-esteem more than sex and money, a new study says.  College students rated receiving compliments, or doing well on a test, above such pleasurable activities as sex or receiving a paycheck.

Naughty 40′s

On January 23, 2011, in Blog, Leslye's Quotes and Notes, by leslye

A recent poll has found that women in their 40′s are much more likely to go all the way on a first date than women in their 20′s.

Marriage

On January 17, 2011, in Blog, Leslye's Quotes and Notes, Marriage, by leslye

“Marriage is the price men pay for sex.  And sex is the price women pay for marriage.”  —Cindy Adams,  New York Post