ABOUT TIME: Article in Newsday About Explaining Death To Children Extends Interviews to Non-Judeo/Christian Religions

I always love when I run across an article in the paper that accepts and incorporates non Judeo-Christian beliefs into a mainstream article.

In this article (click on ABOUT TIME... to read the full article), the writer interviewed clergy about explaining death to children.

Two things struck me... The first was the mix of clergy interviewed included: a Rabbi, President of an Islamic Center, Methodist Minister, Baptist Minister, and a High Priestess of the Wiccan Religion. The second thing that struck me was the similarity of the gist of the responses.

When will the lightbulb go on for the Sapes out there? There is no right belief system and they are all essentially saying the same things using different words and different dogma...


Proudly Swinging on her Star,


Professor Val



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SEX: Skin Hunger... do you have it?

Do you crave skin to skin contact? How often do you have that contact? This article (click on SEX: Skin Hunger...to view the whole article) discusses sexuality in your 30s, 40s, 50s...

Interestingly the article talks about how our sexual focus changes when we hit 25-30. Isn't that the age at which Dr. Mark says we get our adult brain? It's likely that we fall into a sexual routine by this age-the newness is gone. Perhaps we have some kids running around that we are dealing with.

How about in your 40s? The focus then is on career and getting the kids out of the house. Because the focus shifts in this direction, this is prime time for couples to drift apart...

And then you hit your 50s and another set of issues come up-or dont... Men tend to question their machismo as they may not have the rock hard erections they did in earlier years...

Warning Warning, "Willie" Robinson...Danger
This is why Viagra is the powerhouse that it is. Did anyone mention that rare but scary little side effect of blindness? What good is an erection if you can't see where to put it?

Also in the 50s the likelihood of an empty nest is pretty high. Now you have to figure out how to be a couple again instead of Mom and Dad-your roles have changed dramatically!


Glad she married younger,

Professor Val



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Profiling Practice: What Is The Primary Domain Of These Celebs?

ODD MAN OUT... Take a look at these four photos. Three of these celebrities have the same primary domain, the fourth is different...

First try to identify the celebrity photo that is the "Odd Man Out". Tell me how that photo is different from the others and then name the two domains present. I want detail as to how you came to your conclusions...

We went to see "American Gangster" last night (great movie, albeit long) and so I thought we'd start with "my man" Denzel Washington (see the movie..really)

Next we have Luke Perry (90210 and John From Cincinnati)

Drop it like it's hot.... Here's Snoop...

And finally, Yummy Johnny Depp....

SEX: STDs on the RISE...Gonorrhea Superbug

WARNING: graphic and shocking photos below... STOP HERE if you are not 18 or if you are going to vomit on your computer screen if you see nasty, oozing photos... (Click on SEX: STDs on the RISE for the full article)

Once again we've got a serious issue in the USA... not only has Staph gone "superbug" but so has Gonorrhea...

I am always giving my students hell about protecting themselves if they are having sexual contact with others. I am very alarmed that almost NONE of the college students I've spoken with use protection during oral sex...

Still want to shove stuff in your mouth without thought?

Shall we discuss a few other lovely infections? Great idea Professor Val...

How about gonorrhea in the eye?

Yes, you can get it there..

What about a little primary syphilis?


More than ONE MILLION cases of Chlamydia were reported in our country last year. Want some of this? Keep up your risky sexual behaviors...

3/4 of all women who have Chlamydia have NO symptoms.

Tell me something-how will a condom stop you from catching this?



That is a right thigh and belly...

Perhaps you feel a handy is safe? No problem right? Hm.. how about this...

Yes, that's a finger with herpes...

So what have we learned here today?? That's right-SAFER sex is a must-and there is NO such thing as SAFE sex except masturbation...



Staying the F away from you sapes,


Professor Val



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SEX: Shrinkage in Space and Other Cosmic Intercourse Issues

Was there a Don't Ask, Don't Tell Experiment In Space?

Who would have though that sex would be such a hassle in space. (click on SEX: Shrinkage...to read the whole story) Sure the space suits would be an obvious issue but what about the efficacy of oral birth control, the effects of zero gravity on the blood pressure (causing a smaller than usual penis size), increase perspiration, etc... on the upside, zero gravity is great for sagging boobs and the like. Nothing like a cosmic lift!

Another major concern is how space would affect the embryo/fetus, should a pregnancy occur.

Sapes are always looking for ways to spice up the sex life. I'm thinking that micro-gravity groaning is not around the corner. Imagine droplets of sweat and other body fluids dancing around you as you are engaged in the act... Imagine needing velcro to keep you physically attached to your partner-hm... you don't need to be in space for that one.


Zero-gravity might just get me on my bathroom scale again,


Professor Val




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SEX: Tens of Millions $$ Spent on Abstinence Programs and They DONT WORK

THROW ME A FRICKIN' BONE HERE!!

Will someone please tell me why our government is pouring tens of millions of dollars into abstinence programs when they don't do a damn thing to stop teen pregnancies (and perhaps increase the likelihood of spreading STDs)? Click on SEX: Tens of Millions... to read the full article.

How about some common sense from the gov't sapes? Is that asking too much?

Stop wasting my damn money...

Hoping for some condom sense,


Professor Val

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SEX: The "C Word"... that's right I said it

Have you ever heard a guy insult another guy by calling him a "woman"? Is "woman" a bad word? The Etymology of the word "cunt" is not agreed upon by most scholars. I would love to be a fly on the wall of one of these egghead meetings where there are vicious arguments going on as to the origins of the word.

Based on my research, cunt likely meant nothing more than "woman". Like I said calling someone a "woman" is an insult... what does that say about women?

Society isn't all that kind when it comes to things that are feminine. Do I have to bring up the hatred I have for feminine deodorant products? Look, if you've got a stench coming up from the beave, GET YOUR BUTT TO A DOCTOR. Do not spritz it with feminine deodorant sprays or whatever other insulting product may be on the shelf of your local pharmacy. Don't get me started...

In honor of election day I have to post this photo...

You know you laughed...

We really need to start putting out better messages for our young women... being a woman is a GOOD THING and the vagina is a GOOD THING-it is not some dirty, smelly, vile place of shame. Listen to mothers talking to their little girls-it's not just the men out there who are adding to the negative connotations. You can teach your little girl the word VULVA or VAGINA... it's not necessary to call it "naughty bits" or "dirty place"... Check yourselves, Sapes!



Proudly Piloting The Vagina...no not the vajayjay,


Professor Val



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ABOUT TIME!: Bible Belt University Acknowledges Pagan Holidays

As much as we are told that the USA was not meant to be a Christian Nation, we can see the obvious bend toward Christianity being more outwardly respected than other religious. Even if we take a look at the Official National Holidays in our country (Federal Law 5 U.S.C. 6103):

Tuesday, January 1	New Year's Day
Monday, January 21	Birthday of Martin Luther King, Jr.
Monday, February 18*	Washington's Birthday
Monday, May 26	Memorial Day
Friday, July 4	Independence Day
Monday, September 1	Labor Day
Monday, October 13	Columbus Day
Tuesday, November 11	Veterans Day
Thursday, November 27	Thanksgiving Day
Thursday, December 25	Christmas Day

we see an interesting entry. Yes, most of our holidays are secular in nature with one exception, Christmas.

Although all religious holidays are protected under our Constitution, one US University has specific policies and protections regarding Pagan Holidays. What blew me away the most about this is WHERE the colleges is. Marshall University is deep in the heart of the Bible Belt, WEST VIRGINIA! (Click on "ABOUT TIME: Bible Belt..." to read the whole article)

This is the first College/University I have heard actually protects Pagan students. If anyone out there knows of any others, please post them under the comments section of the blog.

Bravo to Marshall University for having balls and not bending to the pressures of the area in which they reside.



Shining her broomstick for Imbolc (click to read what that is),


Professor Val




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