Here is a story of love, marriage, pregnancy, and unconditional love. For one family involved in an IVF mix-up, Christmas came early when they learned that a mother who had received the wrong embryo would be giving them their baby. Octomom put in vitro fertilization (IVF) on the map. But for most mothers, IVF, which…
Pushing Daisies, whimsical love, and 'his' and 'her' movies
In the world of love and marriage, the most unusal love story of the year and Emmy winner was clearly Pushing Daisies. I think it is a wonderful but sad irony that the show was cancelled Backstage Report: Cryer Sweating Win, Chenoweth Still Mourning Daisies
When Harry Met Sally, the fabulous fake orgasm, a full 20 years later
Yes, it is 20 years now since Nora Ephron did the script for what has been called “the best romantic comedy of all time.” For the past few weeks writers and reviewers have tried to analyze its success, while Nora simply seems to smile. As we all do whenever we see this scene.
Farewell Mary Travers, A Puff the Magic Dragon sing-a-long for you
Peter, Paul, and Mary hold a special place in many of our hearts. But I still remember how much she enchanted my youngest sister, Debbi, during a rehearsal in New Haven many years ago. As I have written before our father was Frank Sinatra’s sound consultant. He also developed “sound without a shell” and the…
New Susan Boyle song leaked, listen to both 'Wild Horses' and 'Cry Me a River'
A single from her newest album has been leaked and it is hauntingly beautiful. I think if you compare both Wild Horses and Cry Me a River, you will see the similarity in tone, wistful and sad. Ironically we think of Susan Boyle’s songs as passionate love pieces. But in reality they are tinged with…
Getting marriage right, Joan Baez sings at wedding of 91-year-old father (video)
A neighbor dropped by last night to invite me to see the Woodstock movie. She has been on an old-hippie-high since Woodstock 40 years ago and re-blossomed at the 50th Anniversary of the Newport Folk Festival last month. In her past life I am convinced she was a Joan Baez groupie who has been humming…
Bride laughs hysterically to grooms 'My waffle-y wedded wife.'
There is very little I can say about this video. The moment of solemn joy turned into hysterical laughter. Lots of good humor here from the bride, the groom, and the guests. “It was the moment Andrew Engstrom had been waiting for all his life – exchanging marital vows with his blushing wife Melissa. “But…
Liquid love (oxytocin) vs the drug (oxycontin)
Oxytocin is sometimes called a natural love whereas oxycontin is a drug similar to morphine associated with the death of DJ AM. Oxytocin is a hormone that plays a role in bonding, orgasms, trust, and maternal instincts. One way to activate the hormone is through love-making.
A September moon and 'Moon River'
For candlelight and moon lovers, plan for a romantic Friday with champagne and strawberries while gazing at the Harvest Moon. There is also expected to be a blanket of stars dazzling the skies. Then return home to a romantic classic — for me it would be Breakfast at Tiffany’s just to hear once again Audrey…
If you can't take the high road, here are 10 ways to diss your ex
Sometimes the best way to diss an ex is by saying nothing at all. It gives an air of “he’s not worth my discussing.” Then again, here is another tactic, the old saying, “Love your enemies, it will drive them crazy.”