Sex/Love

My First Kiss Went a Little Like This

January 26, 2016
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Now that I’m an adult, my love life is not nearly as exciting as it used to be when I was a teenager.  There was just something special about flirting with the guy that you liked on AIM, having him sign your yearbook, or hearing from another friend that he liked you back.  Sigh… those were […]

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Get Romantic with Cupid’s Chocolate Cocktail

January 26, 2016
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Makes 2 servings 6 ounces Dark Chocolate Almond Milk 4 ounces all natural Cherry Juice 2 shots of your favorite vodka 3 Tbs Dark chocolate Shavings 1/2 teaspoon honey or agave nectar Dress up your martini glass by lightly coating it with honey or agave and then rolling the rim in chocolate shavings. Shake chocolate almond milk, […]

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Red Velvet Cupcakes for You and Your Valentine

January 26, 2016
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Ingredients for Cupcakes: 1 ½ cups (190gr) all-purpose flour 1 cups (200gr) sugar 1 tablespoons natural unsweetened cocoa powder ¼ teaspoon salt 1 large egg, at room temperature 1/2 cup (120ml) vegetable oil 3/4 cup (180ml) buttermilk, at room temperature 1 tablespoon red food coloring 1 teaspoon pure vanilla extract ½ teaspoon baking soda ½ teaspoon […]

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Liz and Dick’s Epic Love Story #ValentinesDay

January 24, 2016
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Elizabeth Taylor is known for falling in love and having many marriages.  However, her love affair with Richard Burton was like a true Hollywood movie.  Married and divorced twice, they had one of the most famous relationships of the 20th century. Taylor and Burton met on the 1963 set of Cleopatra.  The moment they met, they were obsessed with […]

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Marilyn and Joe’s Epic Love Story

January 12, 2016
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On March 8, 1952, Marilyn Monroe met Joe DiMaggio at Villa Nova, an Italian restaurant which is now The Rainbow Bar and Grill on Sunset Boulevard.  DiMaggio wasn’t attractive, but something about him fascinated Monroe.  They drove around Beverly Hills for three hours that day.  She giggled to friends that “Joe was great in bed.” DiMaggio […]

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Find YOUR Soulmate #ValentinesDay

January 12, 2016
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  Dear God, Loving Essence of all there is. Please fill me with your sacred presence. I ask for your Love and Guidance And for your blessings As I explore the deep reaches of my heart I ask for you assistance In releasing that which stands in the way of true love. My heart is […]

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Money, Love, Health — YOUR 2016 Horoscope

December 29, 2015
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ARIES It’s a year of self-discovery and a time to realize your dreams! Your hard work and dedication can finally pay off, with you reaping the rewards. On the business front, ample opportunities to elevate your professional profile can help your career take flight. Connections and collaborations with others are what will catapult you into […]

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Will John and Melissa Cancel Christmas?

December 20, 2015
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“John!” I laid on the couch flipping through the channels trying to find a good Christmas movie.  John was in his bedroom, trying to clean up for our big Christmas Eve bash at our house. After two years together, I still couldn’t believe he was mine.  We met randomly in a busy department store during the […]

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Bianca and the Soldier — Part 4

December 16, 2015
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Although wintertime in Chicago is pretty brutal, Christmastime at Dominican is stunningly beautiful because of the Christmas trees, snow, and lights.  I couldn’t complain as I walked to my last final before Christmas break.  I hadn’t been home since Thanksgiving, which felt like 20 years ago.  The past month has been filled with tests, papers, and projects. I […]

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Bianca and the Soldier — Part 3

November 18, 2015
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“So, what do you think?” he asked.  I took another large bite of my chocolate frozen yogurt with cookie dough pieces and crushed up Oreo’s.  I think the frozen yogurt bar was my favorite part of going to school at Dominican. “I’ve been here before, a million times,” I replied.  “Your frozen yogurt looks disgusting.” […]

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