MEMBER: Tara
Tara
"Drive on. We'll sweep up the blood later! -Katharine Hepburn"
Los Angeles, CA
Joined 07/10/2007
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Multimedia editor, writer, and clinical psychologist.
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5 Reasons Why Nintendo's Wii Fit Will Fail
Monday, May 19, 2008 - 20:02Video games and exercise have traditionally been the ultimate paradox. Nintendo releases of Wii Fit, the gaming Mom's version of Cheerios, this week as an attempt to play your way to fitness. For most people, overweight kids, pimply-faced teenagers and zoned out boyfriends and husbands are synonymous with video games. Nintendo is targeting moms and non-traditional gamers with Wii Fit.22 CommentsHow to Deal with Angry Women and Maintain Your Dignity
Sunday, May 18, 2008 - 21:52Want to know the best way to calm down an angry woman? Have sex with her. That's right. Get her into bed ASAP. I'm not talking about garden variety anger or frustration. I mean fire breathing, beyond reason angry. There's no discussing, no placating- you just have to do something. Of course, the woman in question should be your wife or girlfriend and ideally enjoys sex when she's in a "good mood."9 CommentsMen and Women: The Real Problem and It's Not What You Think
Friday, May 16, 2008 - 22:00There's an ever rising population of aggro men in this country and women have no one to blame but themselves. Men are hurt, angry and confused- even if they're unaware- and with good reason. "Men aren't good at expressing emotions." "Men only talk about sports." "Men need to be more sensitive." We've all heard these platitudes and they're grade-A bullshit.85 CommentsAre You the Victim of Office Politics?
Thursday, May 8, 2008 - 03:59The rat race. It's inescapable. It's a jungle out there and the big cats are forever sharpening their claws. Even if you make a conscious effort to stay out of the fray, it's almost impossible not to be sucked in.28 CommentsHow to File a Late Tax Extension
Monday, April 14, 2008 - 17:17No excuses. I hate dealing with numbers and I underestimated how difficult filing would be. I worked in 3 different states last year. Also, I didn't file the last 2 previous years because I earned under $15,000 and it was my passive aggressive way of protesting the Bush administration's policies.0 CommentsApril 2008: Spring Cleaning and Spring Training
Sunday, April 6, 2008 - 18:23Springtime is here, at last and it's time to wake up from the long winter's nap. Clear0 CommentsMarch 2008: Stress Management and Physical Fitness!
Tuesday, February 26, 2008 - 19:14March 2008: In0 CommentsDoes college guarantee a Return on your Investment or is it the new Buyer's Remorse?
Monday, January 28, 2008 - 21:25T1 CommentsHeath Ledger OD'd on meds prescribed by MD's, not street dealers.
Thursday, January 24, 2008 - 22:477 Comments11 more signs she's a psycho chick.
Wednesday, January 16, 2008 - 23:32Just to top off the list from MishMash and15 CommentsJon Stewart is back! Writers' strike, shmwriters' shtrike.
Tuesday, January 8, 2008 - 04:330 CommentsInternet Dating 105: How to Write the First Email.
Friday, January 4, 2008 - 02:16Writing the first e-mail. “I really like this person’s profile. What shoul0 CommentsResolutions aren't the solution.
Thursday, January 3, 2008 - 03:38New Year's resolutions are the seeds of annual recriminat4 CommentsNew Year's Resolutions: Make 2008 your Best Year Ever
Thursday, December 13, 2007 - 21:42Dear PeopleJam Community, Can you believe it? Another year is nearly finished. What are some of y0 CommentsRufus Wainwright! Rufus Wainwright! Rufus Wainwright!
Wednesday, December 12, 2007 - 14:531 CommentsHealthy Holidays: December 12 to December 18
Wednesday, December 12, 2007 - 11:36Dear PeopleJam, The holidays can be stressful for numerous reasons- financial, familial, dietary2 CommentsHolidates: Dating During the Holidays
Wednesday, December 12, 2007 - 08:21Beginning a new relationship during the holidays can be extremely angst provoking. Issues that typic4 CommentsHoliday Shopping: It's not the Gift, Stupid.
Tuesday, December 4, 2007 - 22:08Holiday gifts have been the death knell of many a burgeoning and faltering relationship. If a pre3 CommentsMusic Through Unconventional Means: Martha Wainwright, Shlomo and Teddy Thompson
Tuesday, December 4, 2007 - 12:57After just getting into the UK by the skin of my teeth, I took a hot bath, napped and dressed for a0 CommentsSasquatch: The UK Customs Officer
Monday, December 3, 2007 - 18:38I left LA Saturday afternoon for London. As much as I detest air travel, I was unusually happy as0 CommentsA Season of Personal Bests: December 1 through December 16
Monday, December 3, 2007 - 10:43Dear PeopleJam Community, The holiday season is upon us, so why not go out with a bang? Many of u3 CommentsAdult Relationships: Love, Lust and Everything in Between.
Sunday, November 25, 2007 - 17:13I posted this as a comment to Ary Nunez's Love/Lust post. I feel so strongly about it that I've p1 CommentsHere Come the Holidays: November 23 through November 30
Friday, November 23, 2007 - 14:57Dear PeopleJam Members, While some businesses begin pushing the December holidays as soon as the3 CommentsThanksgiving: November 15 through November 22
Thursday, November 15, 2007 - 01:59Dear PeopleJam Members, You may have noticed our website has taken a turn for the. . . interes2 CommentsThe Great Indoors: November 8 through November 14
Monday, November 5, 2007 - 21:42Dear PeopleJam Community, To those of you who have been contributing material related to the week0 CommentsLove & War, Part II
Sunday, November 4, 2007 - 04:29“Lesson Four: Maximize efficiency (in weakening the adversary).” Maximize your a0 CommentsThe Power of Personal Choice: November 1 to November 7
Thursday, November 1, 2007 - 16:45Dear PeopleJam Community, To those of you who read my requests and submit corresponding material,8 CommentsEditorial Request: October 22nd through the 31st.
Monday, October 22, 2007 - 03:07Dear PeopleJam Community: Thank you for the posts you contributed last week. Slowly, but surely I2 CommentsInternet Dating 104: Ladies & Gentlemen, Start your Search Engines
Thursday, October 18, 2007 - 02:44Once you write your profile and upload photos, it’s time to begin “the hunt.” The more specific y0 CommentsEditorial Request: October 16th through the 21st.
Monday, October 15, 2007 - 20:40Dear PeopleJam Community: As we prepare for official launch, we continuously refine and add featu1 CommentsLove & War, Part I.
Tuesday, October 9, 2007 - 18:50The Fog of War: Eleven Lessons from the Life of Robert S. McNamara (Err0 CommentsSeeking recommendations for boutique hotel in Paris.
Monday, October 8, 2007 - 17:30I'll be in France in December and will spend part of the time in Paris reconnecting with some of my0 CommentsInternet Dating 103: Photographs.
Monday, October 8, 2007 - 17:03You’ve written the text for your profile. Now, it’s time for one of the most important decisions0 CommentsInternet Dating 102: The Profile.
Thursday, October 4, 2007 - 00:33If you've decided to try Internet dating and managed to answer all the annoying tick box questio2 CommentsLove is a risky investment: Why we stay in deadend relationships.
Wednesday, October 3, 2007 - 21:15Who hasn't remained in a bad or go nowhere relationship longer than they should have? We've all d2 CommentsThe Self-Love Myth (ORIGINAL VERSION)
Thursday, September 27, 2007 - 17:03I just checked my original "Self-Love Myth" post and noticed half of it was wiped out. I hope it0 CommentsWho's afraid of the dark?
Thursday, September 27, 2007 - 16:42I’ve often described myself as having an exuberant and undiminished “joie de cynicism.” People im0 CommentsInternet Dating 101
Thursday, September 27, 2007 - 15:49Internet dating is here to stay, for better or worse. Perhaps you're contemplating trying the med0 CommentsThe power of professional victimhood.
Monday, September 24, 2007 - 23:17This is a comment I left for Coach Robert Silverstone's Advice post, "Victim to Victor." I think0 CommentsPop the cork & squeeze the tube.
Monday, September 24, 2007 - 23:12Welcome to my first PJ blog. I invite visitors to leave comments, free associations, questions, e0 CommentsMarriage or Death, Whatever Comes First.
Saturday, September 22, 2007 - 02:13Without a long preamble, here's the gist of my sto0 CommentsIt Must Be LOVE
Wednesday, September 19, 2007 - 06:58Fergus and I have been together for 11 years. I brought him home when he was 6-weeks old. He was0 CommentsAddiction: The Abusive Spouse
Wednesday, September 19, 2007 - 06:18I remember the first time I worked with a patient struggling to end his addiction. As I listened1 CommentsThrough the Eyes of Depression
Wednesday, September 19, 2007 - 06:10Depression is like wearing a pair of eyeglasses that are the wrong prescription; it distorts everything within your immediate line of vision. I’ve used this analogy numerous times in clinical practice. It’s the best description of a phenomenon many have experienced, yet don’t fully understand.3 CommentsWHY?
Wednesday, September 19, 2007 - 05:56"Why does this always happen to me? Why can’t I find someone? Why are the guys I meet such jerks?2 CommentsQuick Change Artist
Wednesday, September 19, 2007 - 05:47Do you want to change yourself and your life, but aren’t sure where or how to begin? The building0 CommentsLeaving Los Angeles
Wednesday, September 19, 2007 - 05:35I want to be on the East coast or in Western Europe. I like the change of seasons. I miss my friends4 CommentsThe Self Love Myth
Wednesday, September 19, 2007 - 03:11There are women and men who have no trouble chasing after quarry, “loving” them without rhyme or rea2 CommentsWhat holds you back? Facing down your fears.
Friday, July 20, 2007 - 22:21Is there something you've always wanted to do, but are afraid to try? Do you want to make changes0 CommentsLet go and get going.
Friday, July 20, 2007 - 20:41Change is one of the few constants in life. Whether you desire it or not, rest assured, change wi0 Comments"The One" myth.
Friday, July 20, 2007 - 20:09"I’m looking for my soulmate. I want to meet THE ONE.” How many Internet dating profiles, convers15 CommentsTaking a break.
Friday, July 20, 2007 - 19:54There's a lot of pressure placed upon people to be in relationships. We're bombarded with televis4 CommentsMen buy beauty products, too. Some even by more products than their girlfriends.
Friday, July 20, 2007 - 00:53Last summer, I visited one of my guy friends in London. After he hauled my suitcase up to his roo0 CommentsI completed my goal: Shopping with a professional make-up artist is fun!
Friday, July 20, 2007 - 00:32I recently posted my goal for purchasing new cosmetics. I was dreading the trip to Bloomingdale's1 CommentsI need to purchase new make-up, but become overwhelmed in department stores.
Friday, July 20, 2007 - 00:17I very rarely wear make-up (usually only if I go out in the evening- a rare occurrence - or a specia1 CommentsBuy good quality shampoo.
Friday, July 20, 2007 - 00:07Experiment with different products. I went through a lot of trial and error before I found the right0 CommentsAccentuate the positive.
Thursday, July 19, 2007 - 23:54Learn the tricks of strategic dressing. For instance, if you're on the short side or heavy, avoid la0 CommentsDress stylishly when abroad without packing your entire wardrobe.
Thursday, July 19, 2007 - 19:32Pick a compatible palette: neutrals or bright non-contrasting colors. I tend to pack earth tones and0 CommentsKeep It Simple Style.
Tuesday, July 17, 2007 - 01:07Monochromatic colored outfits create a long line. Ladies, if you wear a busy print, don't clutter it0 CommentsMaintaining personal integrity will often land you in hot water.
Monday, July 16, 2007 - 20:22Integrity is subjective. My definition probably differs slightly or greatly from how you define i1 CommentsThe potential space of creativity and play.
Monday, July 16, 2007 - 02:12There's something that occurs when ever we work on a creative endeavor; we go someplace else with0 CommentsFinding soul in nature.
Monday, July 16, 2007 - 00:40I'm not one to walk around wearing my spirituality on my sleeve, as so many self-proclaimed "spiritu1 CommentsI will not purchase a car (nor a scooter) whilst living in LA.
Monday, July 16, 2007 - 00:15I don't want to deal with the hassle of car payments, maintenance, insurance expense, insanely conge3 CommentsDeal-makers and deal-breakers.
Sunday, July 15, 2007 - 17:36After years of trial and error, I figured out what the most important qualities are in a potentia2 CommentsMy "ideal" relationship isn't conventionally ideal.
Sunday, July 15, 2007 - 17:20I wasn't sure where to post this entry. I'm not married and the kind of relationship I want goes2 CommentsGood skin runs in the family and daily maintenance.
Sunday, July 15, 2007 - 14:07Avoid direct sunlight and use at least SPF 20 sunscreen (don't forget to apply it to your hands, nec2 CommentsCollect all of my favorite Hitchcock classics and then...
Sunday, July 15, 2007 - 05:47I must admit, the whole collecting concept eluded me at first. I don't collect stamps, plates, spoon0 CommentsRip the band-aid off and end it quickly.
Sunday, July 15, 2007 - 03:09Be strong. Don’t call. Don’t email. Don’t “accidentally” bump in to each other. Time and distance is4 CommentsI was fired and lived to talk and laugh about it.
Saturday, July 14, 2007 - 23:17"You're fired" and "We need to talk" are probably two of the most dreaded phrases in the English0 CommentsHow I drove my former boss crazy (and rightly so).
Saturday, July 14, 2007 - 21:42I worked as a psychologist at a methadone clinic from 2002 through 2005. It was a pretty grim env0 CommentsAlpine hiking adventure OR if Heidi's grandparents can do it, so can I.
Saturday, July 14, 2007 - 19:32From 1997 to 2005, I worked as curriculum coordinator and on-site liaison for an international Jungi2 CommentsNYC, is always an adventure
Saturday, July 14, 2007 - 03:29New York is a great walking city. While I lived there, I never rode the subway, not even once. If2 CommentsDon't accumulate new stuff and rid life of clutter
Friday, July 13, 2007 - 18:33I lived in Boston for almost a decade. When I moved last year, I was dismayed by the amount of clutt3 CommentsTwo week holiday in Europe
Friday, July 13, 2007 - 18:28Traveling by rail and visiting friends in Europe restores and replenishes me. If I could arrange vis0 CommentsBreaking up is often the best thing to do
Friday, July 13, 2007 - 00:35I dated an emotionally stunted man for 9 months. Prior to this relationship, I had a history of b0 CommentsHave chocolate at breakfast. You have the rest of the day to burn it off.
Friday, July 13, 2007 - 00:20Do not, I repeat do NOT combine good coffee with Hershey's chocolate. You may as well ingest brown c1 CommentsComplementary differences and divisive differences
Thursday, July 12, 2007 - 23:51If communication and emotion are expressed in ways that ignite anger, hostility, resentment, and hur3 CommentsReading Relationship Roadmaps
Thursday, July 12, 2007 - 22:48Ask clear questions and listen to the answers. Pay attention to body language and, most importantly,2 CommentsTake ownership of your work
Thursday, July 12, 2007 - 21:57If you don't understand a task, ask for clarification. Follow tasks through to completion. If you're0 CommentsNail polish remover doesn't make good charcoal accelerant
Tuesday, July 10, 2007 - 23:17Your grilled meats and vegetables won't taste of acetone AND you won't have to leap back quickly in0 Comments
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How important is it to have a financial ...
04/21/2008 - 17:34How important is it to have a financial planner? I'm pretty good with my budget, but keep hearing I’d be stupid not to acquire a planner. It seems like a luxury expense.4 CommentsWhat is probate and why should I care? ...
04/21/2008 - 17:35What is probate and why should I care? I'm young and don't have an "estate."1 Comments
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